ExiledGeordie

He was on a basic weekly plus an amount per appearance. 50-60k or something in total?

Exactly, we desperately need more attacking options especially when you consider games coming up in Jan against Reading and Villa

:lol: True faith described the player recruitment delegation ages ago as the type who argue over who had the prawn cocktail or lemon sorbet at the end of a meal

Cisse central with Marveaux and Obertan wide can give Everton problems.

Was always going to happen at some point given the clause and how well he's played. Better for both parties in the "long run". Short term there's the stress of hoping Cisse immediately starts banging them in. I think the way we can set the side up with attacking players either side Cisse we'll get goals. Atleast we'll see Cisse in his natural position now. Lets get that striker in though, hope it's Remy.

The worry is the longer the slump goes on the more the pressure builds and builds and especially as we're seen as a bigger club than others down around us. We need a full on effort against Everton, go for the win but even a point would be something to build on. Then we could "potentially" have a team for Norwich with S Taylor back in the side and a new arrival like Debuchy. Then you've got the two massive 6 pointers against Reading and Villa. We need to be going into those games with more confidence.

God what we'd all give for a win here. Everton are such a tough side at the moment though

If a fee has been agreed then you'd have to hope personal terms are a formality

I think he's lacking confidence because of the absolute shambles going on in front of him.

There've been far worse players to play for the club skill wise and FAR FAR worse players to play for the club attitude wise. I can't wait to see the right back spot upgraded and see the back of his poor play but I think people get a bit carried away with the abuse directed towards him. He's an average player but he's always been committed. Players like, Owen, Viduka, Marcelino, Duff........that's a different kettle of fish.

Might take a bit of time to settle in like any player but has to be an immediate upgrade on Simpson right from the off. From what I've seen looks solid in defence with good pace but it's his football skills, neat passing and ability to attack/cross which stand out. Having someone like that on the right completely changes the dynamic of the team because an opposing team immediately has something else to think about in defence. Teams just back off from Simpson because he can't go past players and can't cross for shit.

Even if Ba doesn't go can you see him starting this, otherwise Cisse down the middle? Krul Simpson Colo Will Santon Big Tiote Anita (fit?) Marveaux Cisse Obertan

Really need to get a replacement in if this happens. Good luck to Ba, always put a shift in so can't complain.

The Remy story has credence in relation to this latest development with Ba

I agree with that Dave. I do also think however that with Cisse playing central, a replacement like Remy coming in (you'd bloody hope a replacement) and with Cabaye, HBA back in the side and another attacking fullback like Debuchy on the right the side will still be able to get goals.

Maybe Dekka telling my cousin in NYC that 3 players coming in Jan wasn't a load of total bollocks

Fucking hope so, desperately need someone like him

Defending has been shocking but it's embarrassing that Arsenal had the extra break

BUY SOME DEFENDERS, IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE

Good on him, keeping focus on the game. Not the time to make comments on that

Terrible scoreline for Villa, christ :lol:

Hoping for something but it's such a tall order after wednesday plus with our defensive frailties and the fact they've had extra rest.

For what Sunderland paid for Johnson, he's been fucking woeful this season

I was talking about hamstring injuries with my tutor on my physio degree at Northumbria (incedentally a massive Toon fan) and he was saying hamstrings are often some of the most precarious to come back from. Time it wrong and you end up adding weeks. I'm only a bog standard club runner but run 5-6 times a week. I injured my hamstring mid November and I'm still not confident I'm fully over it....tightness/stiffness/lack of strength. I'm only running in straight lines, no twisting. HBA is playing at the highest level of sport and football requires acceleration, twisting, turning etc. Must be a nightmare to sort out for football.