Lush Vlad

That's good then, only up to four games with no left back and an average strike force.

3-4 weeks, to 4-5 weeks, to 5-6 weeks. Worrying pattern here for f*** sake. Doubt we see him play until OCtober

We are such mugs, why let Jose go when we haven't got a replacement in and are still 'looking at 2 or 3' honestly, what a fucking shambles.

Contradicting youself are ya, Joey? Joey7Barton Joseph Barton QOTD : If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation I quite enjoy reading his tweets, but it is becoming more and more apparent, that he's a bit of a plum and tries too hard. All his 'not all footballers are stupid #ridiculouslylonghashtagfornoreason comments are getting a bit boring. Still love the man though

He's too fat, don't sign him.

Thought AP said it was one in, one out apart from the potential new striker?

What a horrendous thought.

Nothing wrong with those comments. 1. Sad to see a good player leave. 2. Not a great day as a player we've tried to hold on to have decided to leave for a shitty albeit ambitious club. Erm, unconfirmed club business being discussed on twitter. Aye, nowt wrong with that.

Joey Joey Joey, it seems like he's trying to fuck the board off as much as possible, FFS.

I don't want Simpson anywhere near Gervinho. Hardly ideal, but what's the alternative? Raylor? Tavernier? S.Taylor? I'd rather go with Fergie. 'least he's got some pace. So would I, but I didn't think he was fit. If he's been training for more than a day then play him, the other choices are that poor

Luke Edwards, clueless cunt.

I don't want Simpson anywhere near Gervinho. Hardly ideal, but what's the alternative? Raylor? Tavernier? S.Taylor?

If you mean physically fit then yes, if you mean fit to do a job there then hell no. I don't think he is as shit as some on here make out, but my last memory of him at left back was Peterboro away, we got raped. I think he's ok as a back up/3rd choice right winger, that's about it!

What about Gosling at right back and Simmo at left back. Gosling has played there for Everton a fair few times I think, and Simpson is our only ok alternative at left back (assuming Fergie is injured).

I thought Wilshere was fit?

What's more annoying than him going is the fact we haven't got anyone in to replace him. I mean FFS we got a pretty big hint months ago he wasn't going to be hanging around. The chance of playing R.Taylor or Simpson at left back on Satruday is just unacceptable, and is yet another fuck up from the board.

FFS how have we not got a replacement for Jose in before our first game, what a bunch of cunts.

Don't wish ill on him, but can't wish him good luck. If he went abroad or to someone like Chelsea or Arsenal (was unlikely I know) I might have been able to. But liverpool and Alchy McDogleash, nah. I'm too bitter because of this and the fact most of my mates are plastic scouse cunts

Krul Simpson S.Taylor Colo Enrique/new left back Cabaye Tiote Barton Marveaux Jonas Ba Or pretty much a 4-4-1-1. Think Jonas or Marveaux could play anywhere across that 3, Barton could go in the centre if positions were switched and effectively make it a 4-3-3 when attacking. Think we will play 4-4-2 though with Shola up top with Ba.

Just as flakey as us...few wins, few losses, few draws I think. Titus has done well tho... ..conceded 2 or 3 pens. Looks even more rotund than usual as well. Must be on the same diet as his manager.

Off the top of my head, he was hit and miss in the centre earlier in the season, sublime to ridiculous really. Had a stinker against Villa after his "I'm the best English midfielder" comments. Was captain as well and tried to do everything on his own. Was class against Chelsea and WBA I thought, didn't have Tiote helping either, Raylor one game and Guthrie the other He has certainly been more effective playing wide right, but IMO he hasn't become a shit centre midfielder overnight. Do Stoke actually use their centre midfield though, thought it was usually an aerial bypass of that area. Back to the Arsenal game, I hope we play 4-2-3-1, not sure if Barton would fit in a 3 behind Ba, maybe Obertan will start with Jonas and Marveaux. Would like to see Joey in the starting XI though.

Pards is at it again, smile mad that bloke! Does he not like having someone showing him up in the cheesiest grin stakes? Oh and as for Cabaye, think I'm gonna get him on the new shirt

Can't see it. He had a few ok games under JFK, then got his new deal and went back to being a mule. He's back in his comfort zone now!

Not seen much of them in pre season, but the thought of Ba and Shola as a front pairing is a terrible one.

So AP has confirmed he's back in the squad and might play Saturday, good news.