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Always knew that curly-haired munter was a racist. To be fair, he's been called an ape himself for years.

Quite happy for them to use up all the away goals today.

I really hope they fall apart. Get relegated, move to Stratford, play in a two-thirds empty stadium where the fans are miles from the pitch.

Blackburn without question, West Ham maybe (though the new owners will surely have been shocked by the wage bill coming in) but Villa certainly won't. One of the problems Lerner had with MON seems to have been the excessive wage bill, particularly for players who he wasn't playing. The suggestion is that his unwillingness to cut the wage bill led to him walking out. I can't see Villa paying over the odds, even if they shift players like Carew or Reo-Coker out. on west ham they did just green light wayne bridge and 90k a week wages and want keane so yes they are willing to throw money around in a blind panic. Agree on villa though. Really don't like this jan window, either keep it open all the time or shut the jan window because whats going at present isn't good for clubs long term finances as clubs just panic buy for stupid wages in the limited time of the jan window I don't mind it. It stops bigger clubs having carte blanche, plus if a club panic buys for stupid wages that's their lookout.

Blackburn without question, West Ham maybe (though the new owners will surely have been shocked by the wage bill coming in) but Villa certainly won't. One of the problems Lerner had with MON seems to have been the excessive wage bill, particularly for players who he wasn't playing. The suggestion is that his unwillingness to cut the wage bill led to him walking out. I can't see Villa paying over the odds, even if they shift players like Carew or Reo-Coker out.

What would you say that would be? Not amounts, but relatively - would you think a freeze or reduction would be reasonable? I'd say we should be asking him to take a reduction in exchange for a longer term contract + the option of a champions league club release clause if the two clubs can agree a fee. That sounds plausible. Probably lower basic and better bonuses.

What would you say that would be? Not amounts, but relatively - would you think a freeze or reduction would be reasonable?

That really irritates me. Not that we have a wage cap, but that Alan Smith is earning enough for four decent players. Yeah, I presume that if there is any kind of cap on wages it is on total wages and linked to turnover. Until the remaining silly-contract players leave, there will always be problems. It's a start though, and surely the only way to build. The silver lining is that players like Smith will hardly be in a good bargaining position when their contract is up for re-negotiation. When does his run out?

This. Unless we've got someone else lined up I've not got a problem with Sol on the bench for the rest of the season. It's when he needs a full run of games that I worry, but it's not like we're going to lose our 2 first choice centre backs regularly. I wish I could say this. We've had 4 or 5 first choices unavailable most of the season, although that obviously includes our two crocks. Depending upon how much he's being paid, surely he's OK as a fourth choice CB to get you through the season? Unless you have a particularly good kid to blood, or someone goes out long-term. I'd be more worried about improving the 2 first choice centre-backs, then you can start pruning the back-up.

I have nothing against your people, just how you go about playing football. You're basically accusing somebody of being anti-semetic just because they can't stand Tottenham Hotspur. Really, who's being prejudiced here Mr. "I always thought East Asians were racist"? Oh and you can accuse me of anything you want, but f*** tottenham hotspur and all tottenham supporters Wish there was a yarmulke smiley. 'mon the Aussies.

Played against Charlton and was underwhelming. Don't think you'd find many Spurs fans who want to get rid - most see him as a good back-up for VDV's position - but not sure 'arry agrees. The rumour is that he came back "unfit" for pre-season. Redknapp seems unwilling to try him in the VDV position, which doesn't make any sense to me. That would suit him perfectly IMO. He's not the quickest in the world, but lovely touch and vision and a good shot. do you think he'd work in that vdv position just behind carroll for us or do you think he'd be better out wide? I wish we'd tried the VDV thing at least, it's not like we haven't had the opportunity. When he's played on the wing (either wing) he always comes inside or goes roaming, which can work but I'm not sure it's what you're looking for. He's got good touch, two good feet, is clever enough to bring other people into play - it might be wishful thinking but I always thought he could do it. Good set-pieces too. Just don't expect him to run about a lot.

Played against Charlton and was underwhelming. Don't think you'd find many Spurs fans who want to get rid - most see him as a good back-up for VDV's position - but not sure 'arry agrees. The rumour is that he came back "unfit" for pre-season. Redknapp seems unwilling to try him in the VDV position, which doesn't make any sense to me. That would suit him perfectly IMO. He's not the quickest in the world, but lovely touch and vision and a good shot.

I just loved the phrase "secret contacts". "Agents" is even better, will use that next time. Hopefully they'll stay up and give us a wodge of cash for him.

My secret contacts tell me you might have thought I was being serious. I agree that we done the right thing avoiding this disaster, but what makes you think what's been written is true? My secret contacts.

Jesus. That would be...scary. The first thing I keep thinking is how easy it would be for a fan to get injured.

Cheers

Where has Reo-Coker been of late though? Seems like ages I've seen him play. Was injured for a while. Even while fit, MON didn't seem overly impressed, and used him as a jack-of-all-trades.

That just sounds like complete nonsense. Where's it from? Pretty sure he's earning appreciably less than that at Spurs (from my secret contacts). Secret contacts also suggest that Brum paid 2M to us to get him on loan. I find that more plausible, though still desperate.

I think this idea should be extended. Charge 18-year-olds 20 quid, then take a pound off for each year. [/oldandbitter] Would you be getting in for free these days by any chance? I'd be giving them a quid. Seems only fair. Us oldies have more money to spend at the bar.

I think this idea should be extended. Charge 18-year-olds 20 quid, then take a pound off for each year. [/oldandbitter]

Relegation dogfight Not playing Devil's advocate here, but why is it so funny that that's the biggest? I'd say it is too. If either team loses then they're definitely in relegation trouble and the manager is under pressure. Compare that with your game - if Newcastle lose, then whatever, you had a weakened side and have already beaten them 5-1. If Sunderland lose then they're still 6th/7th. Neither manager will be under pressure. Neither Everton nor Liverpool will get relegated this season. I agree, though I'd love to watch Liverpool sweat.

What kind of player is he? I've been underwhelmed by our non-Schelotto attackers over the last couple of years.

Relegation dogfight Not playing Devil's advocate here, but why is it so funny that that's the biggest? I'd say it is too. If either team loses then they're definitely in relegation trouble and the manager is under pressure. Compare that with your game - if Newcastle lose, then whatever, you had a weakened side and have already beaten them 5-1. If Sunderland lose then they're still 6th/7th. Neither manager will be under pressure.

Aye. The only way I was able to get even a slight hint last year was on the MLS website itself on the projected draft bit. I could be wrong, but it feels like there was a fair bit of college soccer on FSN. We live near Akron, so we'd always look out for their games. Can't say I knew much about their players though.

It's all hypothetical though, because we won't put him up for sale. He could have said the same things about Carroll, or Iniesta, or whoever. He was asked about Bale and gave a straight answer, and fair enough. The headline is the stirring part. That and the addition of "(to our squad)" which the Metro made themselves.