Stuy_O

was always a pipe dream

We need to keep him. He makes our team look far more dangerous when he's playing, and that's even when he's not playing at his best. The one true creative source our squad has with the exception of Marveaux. Can't be selling players like him imo. His injuries are concerning but do think we could have handled them better - playing him vs Fulham set him back and how much focus we had on him in france is open to debate. Hence the weight issues.

Benitez confirmed as Napoli boss. Ahh well.

Seems to be error strewn these days - but he often looks just plain fed up playing for Liverpool. Personally would rather have Krul though.

Is Reina even that good? Always had him down as an overrated player.

Also when City came from 3 down with 10 men vs spurs. Hilarious that.

Loads from that season we got 4th tbh ... 1-3 vs Arsenal, 0-1 v mackems when Dabizas scored. 2-3 against Derby. Never beaten back then. From a neutral perspective it's hard to say really. When Kanu scored 3 at the end against Chelsea was major drama.

3-4 Leeds away.

Some serious Football Manager signings on that list.

I rate Nacer Chadli - watched Twente's game yesterday he was the best player on show. Fer is good but has that dodgy knee I think. Not sure what's happened with Kjaer like, was the next big thing a few seasons ago.

Obviously they get paid considerably more for it but they get thrown about from club to club without any real direction in there careers. Think someone like Christian Eriksen is a decent albeit rare example of someone who decided to stay at his club for a few more seasons and then seek his move - and looks a more polished player for it.

That's the thing isn't it..... Lukaku, De Bruyne and Courtois are still developing even if it isn't at Chelsea. If this kid is good enough and he gets the same loan treatment as them he will be alright even if it isn't at Chelsea. Not like he would be doing a Xisco and never playing a game. I do agree with that yeh, but I often wonder if Chelsea ever have any real intention playing them at all. Sounds silly but seems they just poach half these talented young players to stop anyone else buying them.

If they intend on playing him. Maybe ruin was strong but just thinking about Lukaku, De Bruyne etc and how they'v hardly featured for them. He's really good when i'v watched him like.

Looks like Van Ginkel from Vitesse is going to ruin his career at Chelsea.

Ashley was lying when he said that - hate to use that platitude again 'yes man' , but that's what he wanted and in Pardew he got one.

Spending some money? Who are we kidding.

He probably doesn't feel the need to back Pardew publicly if he wasn't in danger of losing his job in the first place - stability obviously ties in with not sacking him.

The first XI when all available is superb. In terms of the squad, I wouldn't go as far as saying it's crap, but it's not outstanding either. We have some marvellous individual players and one or two who can come off the bench and make an impact - but in terms of quality strength in depth it needs improvement.

The optimist in me is still hopeful. Ashley has to do the right thing ONE day.

As much as I'd like Pardew gone you really do fear what the fuck Ashley is capable of.

Voted HBA vs Villa, right foot aswell.

Is a decent point. Also love how nufcfans are desperately trying to extinguish the rumours. They've been Pardew's best PR the last few months.

Thought the retweets off him were just to highlight how daft the rumours are.

Refuse to get me hopes up.

The thought of us not approaching Benitez is utterly deflating. Watch him go to Stoke and make them class.