MickMack

We all know Shar will be in midfield don’t we. Almiron will be near Traore because he tackled him last season and Bruce will of remembered.

How on earth are we discussing Alex Fergusons and Peps flaws on the Steve f*cking Bruce thread? Hated the fella but Ferguson knew how to create longevity, he kept recreating teams that won. Apart from his first 5 they dominated this country for about 20 years, and he built it himself, to me he’s probably the greatest manager that ever lived. I think Pep is a great manager, he’s always took over when there was money or a very strong team, he has done it in 3 countries now, but he’s got to do it for 15 more years before he can be compared to Ferguson.

I don’t believe the game has changed that much that Alex Ferguson wouldn’t still be one of the best managers in the world if he came back. It’s not changed into a different sport it’s still football, he’s still been involved he’s there every week watching it, he’d still get more out of his players than nearly every manager in that league. Rafa got our cloggers to mid table yet when he had money at Liverpool he still couldn’t better Ferguson, most of us would still trust Rafa specially with money. That Man Utd squad Ferguson right now would have them competing for the title.

As much as he seems a nice lad, he’s easy one of the most overrated players by our fans. The whole of the twitter fan base seem to always compare him to Rice saying he should take his place in the national team. He can win a tackle, but he’s bang average in my opinion and doesn’t protect the defence at all.

Yeah, don’t get the nitpicking, he was fantastic against spurs, dealt with almost everything last night despite the conditions and their style of play, he is the last person we should be moaning about.

Lol It’s like Miggy, I love Miggy, I do think his strongest position is the number 10 role, he played there before we bought him, and arguably has had his best games for us in that position. But on Fifa I play him up top on the right of a front 3 and press triangle every time I can

Groundhog Day. Same rubbish each day typed slightly differently, some people must be so bored.

Yep, the high five with DeJong when he put one on Ben Arfa

Clearly said tongue in cheek to avoid any misinterpretation

Even when he went shit, he still single handedly saved us from relegation, it was our management who ruined him, the whole Wonga thing too, if Rafa was manager at the time it may of been a different story for him

Pards jammed him on the wing cause ba threatened to leave, destroying his confidence

He was unreal, and then he went to s***... If only ‘they’ didn’t try to convert him into a winger

In those 11 or so games cisse for me like

I thought the relegation season he openly criticised shelvey?

3mil wasn't it? Using the internet search engine giant Google, it appears the fee ranged from anywhere between 2 and 3 million pounds. Your welcome.

I hate Palace because of Pardew as much as anyone else. I get that we dislike the Palace fans because initially they thought we had mistreat him, and had delusions of grandeur, stuff their press will of rammed down their throats. However did that club not take Pardew off our hands? Did they not even give us one whole million dollar for him? Im thinking maybe we should be forever grateful for what they have done for us. I pity the fools, but I thank them

There are always excuses for new players coming into a side, if they don't particularly have a good game it could be down to not knowing his new team mates, not being match fit, pressure, nerves etc etc. With all that in mind I thought he was excellent, not only going forward but defensively too, the aerial challenge at the back post that saw him need treatment, a few of our previous fullbacks that would of been a free header. Hope he's fit for Wedneday like

Seriously like, who was it?

Does anyone remember the dude who posted a pic of a petri dish full of spunk (possibly his own?) Was it when Sissoko signed? Think he may of got an instant ban?

It was only cause i watched it and it was on sky is why we got beat. This team will be there or thereabouts. We will have slip ups, sooner they be now than when they really matter

Massive long shot, in Lisbon on holiday, anyone know anyway I can watch this match here?

Pretty sure Carragher was guff before Rafa got his dirty mits on him

I've only ever seen this dude play against us but I've always thought he stood out for villa, is always full of heart, I don't think this is a poor signing.

You still reckon he'll leave Ikon? What are you on about?? You said you think Tiote will stay. Yeah,i did say this. Just that you wrote "You still reckon he'll leave Ikon?" which sounded like i expected him to leave when in fact it was the opposite. My gut feeling then was that i thought he would stay. Did we have a bet or something? Yeah if f*cked up, it was very early in the morning, my attempt of being clever backfired. No bet was involved I was just basking in the glory of being right, well nearly right as Tiote obviously hasn't gone yet. On a serious note its a shame cause a fit Tiote with the right mindset would of been one of the best players in the Championship.

You still reckon he'll leave Ikon? What are you on about?? You said you think Tiote will stay.