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Exactly, he's cheaper than Best ffs.

That is superb

I wonder how long Guthrie's got on his contract? He's supposed to be one of the lower paid pros so there might be a Steve Taylor situation developing (except Taylor is only low paid in his own head). 2 years to run.

Quite looking forward to just watching this on telly and seeing some of the kids play.

I think Shola's problem is really just a lack of motivation. He's a bit shit yeah but I think he hasn't improved from 21 onwards because he's just had things too easy and hasn't been arsed to improve himself.

He is a 21 year old version mind, with time to develop Aye granted. Needs to settle down somewhere like, I'm guessing playing for a new team in a different country isn't helping his game. Playing in 5 different countries sporadically by the time you're 21 can't be good for development.

Is that him saying he doesn't mind us being knocked out, or am I reading it wrong? Don't get it. I don't know whether he's says he doesn't mind us being knocked out or that he doesn't mind putting out a weakened team. Poorly worded.

Aye, I remember that quite vividly now you mention it.

He's a bit of a battering ram, but he's technically better than both Harewood and Shola hence why he's often played out wide comfortably for Ecuador. I think there's a decent player in there anyway.

I think so, but the league was more open then I think.

Aye, shame most of our other promising youngsters are foreign Wouldn't bother me them being foreign like if Vuckic and Kadar became first teamers aswell, would save us a lot of money

Bent failed at Spurs, he's out of his depth at a club that level.

Seriously for £1 million he's worth a punt. He was very highly rated a few year ago and is an established international for Ecuador, only 21 so there is time for him to imrpove. He's rough around the egdes but he could definitely be an effective squad player at that price.

Yeah, it is. Still doubt the truth in it, but if Douglas has spoken to someone at the club (and maybe even Hughton) I'd be more tempted to believe it. Yup I guess, I'll never trust these NE journo fully like.

He's nowt like Ranger or Best.

Good stuff.

Big, quick striker/winger. Bit of a donkey but was reasonably effective for a while at City. Only 21 aswell, btw.

Isn't that what NOTW said...

I still really want to sign him, so I hope this agent talk of another club is just trying to pressure us into forcing a deal. I think he'd push us up to a new level, but I agree it's looking less and less likely.

Be nice if both Carroll and Forster could become stalwarts of the team like, 2 homegrown local players.

Gyan is not worth big money, average player.

Selling Guthrie would be a lamentable decision.

Bet he goes to Sunderland.

Daily Fail in fabricating a story to suit their agenda shocker.