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Yeah we do buy from Holland and Germany too infrequently but I mean anybody on here could do that scouting to an extent. You just need a subscription to ESPN/watch dodgy internet streams. We have a wisely old scout who does have a keen eye for a player, but that seems to be about it in terms of our network. They're mostly established, well known full internationals. When we get somebody else from outside of that (Curtis Good) it happens because an agent has came to us and practically forced him on us for a trial. I do wonder how many of the deals have been initiated/led by agents, bet Santon was.

Would like us to produce more players through the academy and have more local lads make it at the club. Where we buy players from I can't say it bothers me as much/at all, I personally don't see much difference in buying some cockney kid from Crystal Palace or some Frenchie from Lens. We're still buying them in, they're not local and they are in no way a reflection of the strength of the club really. It annoys me that our scope is so limited way more, if they really are determined with this policy of buy, develop, sell then they need to go the whole hog with a global scouting/recruitment system. That means not just in France but domestically, all over Europe, in South America etc.

Agree with your assessment Mole

When's this?

He is shit. Wish he'd fucked off to play for Wales.

Not even when he's signed. He actually has to be in our team for a match. That's the level of scepticism we're now at.

Ooo, Dave will love this one

I for one will be honoured to see him play for Arsenal

See Watford won 4-0 today. Be interested to see what GG has to say on their season, seems the Pozzo system is working.

YES. Delete-beater Dave in there again to stop the easy escape.

The fans chanted his name for most of the game. He has had far too much time and leniance from the crowd at NUFC, the reaction today should have happened months ago.

Imagine what he must be thinking linking up on the right wing with Shola. Deary me, wasn't he linking with Eden Hazard last year?

Agreed. And I'll say it again, Perch is shit. One of the most limited players ever to play for us.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ElqyAMqqWf0/TJkBmyO6B5I/AAAAAAAAADQ/adwDetBNX_I/partridge.gif

Sort of relevant, remember when he was absurdly sacked by Olympiakos? Well they've just sacked their manager who is 10 points clear in the league http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/soccer/olympiakos-10-points-ahead-in-greek-league-dismisses-coach-leonardo-jardim-1.51519

Joint all-time highest TWAT in PL history

Don't worry, it won't be long until the 'keepers are throwing them in.

I put "WELCOME TO QPR" on one of his Youtube videos, got too many negative votes. People don't like my humour

I've probs only seen him about 5 times but he stood out every time, looked a real allround CB. Quick, good in the air, comfortable in possession, strong in the tackle.

Give him the manager's job to keep him

Literally couldn't give a shit anymore, I don't think new signings are going to stop the rot.

Spot on, word for word. Both bits exactly the same as me.

God I hate him so fucking much