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Well that's different really. If they come out with some daft figures now then it's meaningless imo.

I wouldn't believe them if they gave us figures so there's no point.

Could say the same about the likes of Lampard and Gerrard, which is the point he's making I think.

Aye, edited, don't get it then unless Chelsea hold more sway and had an agreement.

Bent must surely have a knock or something to not be in that squad and perhaps Sturridge not being in is connected with him playing for the U21s over the summer. Makes little sense to prefer Wellbeck otherwise. Actually fuck it, Wellbeck was in the U21 squad as well, who knows?

:lol: That's brilliant.

As things stand he's replacing a valuable first team player ffs. And Parky, why didn't Ferguson send him out on loan, it's not like he isn't fond of doing so. Think realistically where ManU are and the type of squad they accumulate season to season he doesn't have it to compete for a first team place there. Simple as that. But in our current predicament and the clowns running the club I'm thankful for small mercies. I think he's decent and has time on his side. Fair enough and fingers crossed. I still don't think we need to be signing damaged goods in the situation that we're in, but hopefully this gives us more money for a striker. I'm also hoping Barton somehow stays and doesn't cause any disruption now because we could definitely do with him in the squad.

As things stand he's replacing a valuable first team player ffs. And Parky, why didn't Ferguson send him out on loan, it's not like he isn't fond of doing so. Such a negative guy. I wasn't negative for a whole season and a half not too long ago.

You're probably not far off. People keep going on about us having to be cautious about adding to the squad because we're paying players like Smith, R Taylor and Lovenkrands substantial amounts of money which means they should apparently be in our 25. Well the players that we sign should be able to walk into the side and plug the gaping holes then, otherwise it's a massive punt and potentially another waste of a shirt.

As things stand he's replacing a valuable first team player ffs. And Parky, why didn't Ferguson send him out on loan, it's not like he isn't fond of doing so.

The point is Jon that we should be looking to push on but I'll be delighted with another 11th-16th finish as things stand.

I'm not distraught at the signing, I'm distraught at the situation and where we're heading. It's not an ambitious signing, it's taking a punt on a 'never-was' who looks to be on the way down and I think we can do far, far better. I've seen him play a few times, no more no less, and I appreciate there's an outside chance he could prove me wrong. It annoys me that we're taking the risk when we should have enough money set aside, we've had since January to think about this and also the fact that we have/had players on the books that are getting shipped out and are far more likely to get you goals and perform. I also think it's ominous that Ferguson's had a good look at him and is happy to ship him out on a permanent transfer. But as I say, good luck to him, we'll have to go with it.

Glad most are so delighted with this signing now, hilarious. I wish the lad the absolute best of luck and will leave it at that.

I'll be happy if we win a corner against Arsenal tbh. Before anyone jumps on me for that I'm joking.

I know which side I'm on you bloody apologist.

FWIW they sent me an email the other day asking me to reconsider cancelling. I'd cancelled because it was going up from £12.99 to £29.99 according to an email last year. This new one said it was actually £34.99. Brilliant bartering skills.

That would make the Bowyer and Lua Lua issues look competent, especially after we effectively sacrificed millions of pounds last season in order to have him for the first two games. I forgot about that.

Really hope that isn't the case.

I think we're going to start the season with Krul now and see how it goes. Krul's been making noises about not wanting to sit on the bench for a long time now and I think we're just about at the point where he won't put up with it any longer or he'd want away.

Not a bad side at all but I'll be disappointed if our forward line next Saturday is no better than Best and Lovenkrands. Even Ba and Best would annoy me after the amount of time we've had to sign another forward but I suppose it's about getting someone in before September 1st now.

You're an Obertan troll face.

I think he's shit mate, he's a second division manager that was out of work and we signed him on a 5 and a half year contract. He talks absolute wank and these people that saw an improvement in our performances once Hughton left completely bemuse me. I was at Stevenage, I was at Stoke. I think he'll be hated as bad as Souness and Allardyce once he's gone. As it stands I support the team, but this guy's shown me nothing so far and it doesn't help that he's an absolute wanker. If he proves me wrong then fantastic. Joey Barton proved me wrong last year and people don't prove me wrong that often. I fucking love you, you know that? I'm not being sarcastic either. Hello, aye cheers. What do you think of Gabriel Obertan?

I can't stand it man, I've totally had enough of it now.

I think he's shit mate, he's a second division manager that was out of work and we signed him on a 5 and a half year contract. He talks absolute wank and these people that saw an improvement in our performances once Hughton left completely bemuse me. I was at Stevenage, I was at Stoke. I think he'll be hated as bad as Souness and Allardyce once he's gone. As it stands I support the team, but this guy's shown me nothing so far and it doesn't help that he's an absolute wanker. If he proves me wrong then fantastic. Joey Barton proved me wrong last year and people don't prove me wrong that often.