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Full kit wanker!

'Dear Aulas, I'm going absent without leave. Cheers. PS. You're a cunt.'

Er, one month? That's kinda short.

Where did you get that from?

That is a tricky rule by itself. We tried to make use of that particular rule to get Jonas and yet had to pay significant compensation in the end. I don't think any club or player has seriously tried to test the limits of the ruling so far. Edit: Matuzalem's is probably the highest profile 'Webster ruling' case so far.

Don't higher earners in france pay a huge % of taxes? Even if we offer a similar wage, he should benefit from lower taxes over in England.

Moyes does seem to go all the way in testing Barca's resolve. That has been a very public and high-fee pursuit of Cesc so far.

Sounds like a great entourage there. Does all players with 'Ba' in their names behave like that?

He's meeting his match in Gomis then. His hands are tied. He needs the money, Gomis is selective and on his last year. It's only a matter of time.

Maybe not for other deals but I can see it for this particular one.

Nah, it was from last year. June 2012 to be exact. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ex-nufc-boss-joe-kinnear-still-1365664 Inevitable.

Thought that quote was during his Luton stint? Edit: Ah sod it. 2012.

Let me guess - Ryder, transfermarkt.com.

I understand where bimpy is coming from. When you had a lack of cohesion like last season, surely the first thing you'll want to work out is Plan A (442) instead of another formation in pre-season. Whatever formation you prefer, get the fundamentals right first and breed familiarity in the system before exploring your other options.

His competence is highly suspect but given that JFK is here, you can't really blame Pardew for lack of incomings. He does, however, have a duty to at least manage his tactics and formation according to the playing staff we have. As of now, we don't have the wide player(s) for a 442.

Jesus man Pards. http://25.media.tumblr.com/68de82cdc2f3e28db4b3d4b07f00b7a4/tumblr_mhcw0k0RtJ1qe2am5o1_250.gif

Southampton sure has an impressive academy though. Plenty of talent came/coming through. If only we take youth development as seriously.

Whoops! suppose they were strapped at the time though. Yup, they were. Negotiated the same for Walcott too.

Didn't Spurs buy out that clause long ago?

Article from beginning of the month fwiw. He subsequently rejected Swansea ofc. This lad picks his clubs and won't be forced into any moves. It's a game of brinksmanship between him and Aulas. If he really wants to come here, desperate Lyon will have no choice but to lower their demands.

Best Gif ever! That Zlatan's brother?

I believe Gomis had rejected the other 2 clubs prior to our very public interest. If it's those 2, I'm not worried. If Spurs comes in though...

There hasn't been a ginger Bond yet?