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What a bantersaurus rex, I bet he stops the bus on the way to Wembley to get a cheeky nandos.

Those kinds of players often have attitude issues, that's why it's not in their mentality to track back. Robert/Bellamy let go by Souness after all the great moments we had with them under SBR as soon as Souness came in, all because he couldn't handle those types of players. Bellamy used to give SBR some shit as well but he stuck an arm around him, nurtured him, made him feel like a fucking beast and then unleashed him. That's what top managers do, not just talk shit about them and try to humiliate them in the public eye, like what Pardew done with HBA as soon as he got a bit of lip.

Bang on. The media wonder why there aren't any decent British managers knocking about and this is one of the primary reasons. The major philosophy of managers/coaches in this country is that chasing a football and running yourself into the ground is the way forward, leaving no room for the players with the real attacking flair, talent and excitement that wins games. These players are often overlooked because they're too small or too lightweight to succeed regardless of how brilliant they are at football - this is why HBA failed under Pardew (apart from when he was given free-reign in the 4-3-3) and Bruce. Even someone like Pepe Mel could have got the best out of him for fucks sake.

It doesn't matter one jot who they appoint if we stay up, they'll inevitably sack them with an immediate appointment as soon as the derby is around the corner so they can get the good old 'new manager syndrome' boost...

What were the scousers doing on SSN before? Trying to pickpocket the reporter like?

A massive improvement, he done a lot of running and beat his man pretty much every time. A bit predictable though which meant it rarely got past the first man. Besides that, well played.

Didn't someone say not long ago 'how long before they make a combined XI with Fletcher ahead of Ba? They're so predictable it's untrue.

Striker for backup during ACON... Perchenbauer can cover well enough. Our strikers probably wont go to ACON. CB is probably Perch's weakest position They might. I know they're playing Ivory Coast and had a bad tournament last year but Senegal still have some quality players, not just the Demba's. I understand Perch isn't great an option at CB but that's only due to his height and nothing else really, every aspect of his game in the latter stages of last season when he was playing was flawless and if it wasn't for the way Cisse was grabbing the headlines he could easily have been MOTM in a few of those games. The way he came on last season was fantastic and he's only going to keep it up with more game time. I never would have said it 2 seasons ago but I'd feel very assured with Perch covering at CB for us.

Striker for backup during ACON... Perchenbauer can cover well enough.

I lived there for five years, the Links will almost definitely show it. Apart from that there's a place called sportsters. You shouldn't have too many problems really. Cheers mate, I'll be down there for sure as long as I can escape wor lasses claws.

Haven't heard anything on the Carroll front for a while, I still think we could sign him on a season-long loan on deadline day, Rodgers has had him as an unused sub for both Europa League games I think so obviously doesn't want to cup-tie him, or more importantly, AC just doesn't figure in his plans full stop. Anita, Debuchy and AC all signing would be an unbelievable window for us, I could set a new record for hairiest palms if it was to happen. Debuchy also came out after the Lille game yesterday and said he was still 100% focused on leaving the club, although I wouldn't be surprised if we picked him up in Janurary instead. See what happens I guess.

Shot in the dark but is there any Edinburgh based toon fans on here? Up for the weekend and want to know if there's a bar which is pretty much guarenteed to show it.

He was a Hazard to Chelsea's hopes of salvaging something from this game.

Changed it to Lewandowski & Dortmund, Rosenborg -1 and FC Copenhagen. Bye-bye £10.90

Getting my bet voided now. FFS, I wish Mancini had of just started with Silva, f***ing ponce.

Silva on bench, can I claim back my bet or some shit ?

£10.90 on Silva FGS & Man City 3-1 win @ 90/1.

£450 made today after putting a treble on Lille, Lyon to win and PSG to draw. That brought in £410, then another £40 won playing poker. Chuffed to bits. Especially considering both PSG and Lille's goal came in the 90th minute!

still the klassiest supporters mag kernts 1-9 FTM

Shame that it's come to this as he was so highly rated, but these things happen I suppose. Best of luck to you, Tamas.

Bolt's face is brilliant enough but Tiote's in that picture is fucking hilarious. :lol: