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Fwiw, I'd be incredibly surprised if he sees out this contract. If we were to bring in a couple of decent strikers in the next few windows, Shola should be relatively easy to shift (I'm aware this hasn't been the case in the past).

Short memories. I guarantee that half of the "Good news/alright backup/stop overreacting!" brigade will be calling him worse than s*** the next time he plays and puts in a Shola performance. Bit supercilious, that, JH. As Ian W said, Shola is a known quantity. Aye, so why are people happy?! Takes cracking penalties for a start. Scores regularly against our rivals. Provides an aerial threat to opponents and team mates alike. () Provides quality entertainment. Probably more than anyone else at the club. His finishing is deceptively decent too. He is committed to the club, has a rapport and connection with the area, is highly affable, and despite the hyperbolic criticism vented at him and how ready people are to start on a twenty minute tirade at his first misplaced pass every game... he actually does a reasonable job when called upon. Popular among the players, too. Doesn't get in trouble with the police/press (which, admittedly, should be a given - but clearly isn't with our squad). Never setting the world alight, but for a club of our standing with owners who aren't in a hurry to take us places very quickly, he is a good back-up striker. Spot on. Need to see the back of the likes of Lovenkrands, Ranger, Smith, Raylor etc before we remove club legends like Shola.

3 more years guys, strap yourselves in.

Stats are always completely shite. As for Bendtner, dread to think what he'd look like in our team. Still, only 23 and starting regularly could produce the best in him.

A million wives and mothers offer this absolutely shit phrase by way of consolation, whilst you're screaming at the TV as the fifth opposition goal flies in. It's feels liberating to whip out when people are getting their knickers in a twist.

Ameobi a charlatan? Heard everything now. Lighten up fellas. We all know he's shit but he's part of the furniture. It's only a game.

164 starts, 64 goals if my stat-gathering mission has been successful. World class tbh

Exactly why Shola should fill us all with pride.

Maybe singles. But I can't see you getting more than one ticket if you leave it much longer. I bought my tickets (5 of them) yesterday and struggled. Ah, cheers Better get in sharpish then.

Will they be selling tickets on the day for this shitfest?

Shola will have horcruxes, man. Hopefully Ba is one of them.

Meh, hopefully he can recapture the form that made Man U take a punt on him.

As it stands he remains our 2nd/3rd choice out-and-out striker. Got to tie this bitch down.

Yes, it gets better!! Howay Shola, get your fountain pen out.

As Gabrielle once said, dreams can come true, look at me babe I'm with you.

Went to Sunday school with Rufus Brevett.

Wendy Richards for one. Not particularly young, or alive for that matter, but still worth a gan.

Young. Rich. Talented. Huge genitals. Chicken hat. Winning.

Hope the next time Martin Tyler attempts a pun he swallows his tongue.

Decent defending.

Where did that come from?

Didn't even realise Young was playing.

In off the scar.

Fear I somewhat overestimated West Ham's footballing abilities

City @9/4 is too sexy to turn down.