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Aye that's our priority.

It was a desperate attempt to get the owner's attention IMO. Sadly Ashleys ambition is 17th so if that was the case I doubt it'll have much affect.

Not come close to his 1st seaon form for a couple of years now.

Did not get that at all. Was our best player today imo.

Bringing on Ranger was the sign of a man whose not a clue how to turn it round.

Ref killed the game tonight - BUT that aside we still lack any shape. I pray we get another striker cause Shola has to be one of the most frustrating players. Was like a statue tonight - he's unbelievably lazy just doesn't move and I lost count the number of fouls he gave away. We also imo need another creative force in midfield - there was just nothing there tonight. We had so much wasted space in the middle of the park with no one there to take advantage. Finally please god let us get a quality CB - every time Williamson gets the ball some calamity happens.

Can't see Remy coming for some reason.

Cisse is going to destory Everton tonight. Cometh the hour cometh the man.

Chelsea are rich enough to take the gamble. Can't see that even being an issue. £7mil for a player who's a proven goal scorer is an absolute steal.

Got to wonder what some of the bigger pros are going to think- the likes of Krul, Colo, Ben Arfa, Cabaye. Well, we are losing a brilliant striker and definitely one of the best in the league That's my biggest worry about him leaving tbh. Indeed - from what I've read he's a popular player in the dressing room. Just need to bring in a quality replacement - someone who can compliment Cisse.

Got to admit I'm sad to see him go. Now lets get Remi in.

Has to be Benny - probably the most gifted player I've seen wear the black and white shirt. I'd throw Tiote onto that list - yes he's lost his way slightly but his 1st season was utter class.

Didn't seem in the dark just didn't want to speak about it.

I've a feeling if he does go no replacement will be brought in - hence Shola not being allowed to go to ACN.

Can't just rely on him - we need another striker.

This is the way I look at it... Demba is the best finisher we have at the club. Do I want him to go? No chance. BUT Cisse and Demba cannot play together which everyone knows. So IF and it's a big IF Ashley gets his cheque book out and brings in a player who can compliment Cisse then it won't be all doom and gloom if we loose Ba. For me though I'm more concerned about us not bring in a couple of defenders than Ba leaving. It's no use scoring goals if we're letting is 11 goals in two games. Defense is the key this window.

Pardew doesn't sound happy.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20779136 Come on Alan - get a couple of defenders in.

Getting better with each game.

For sure. What got us results last year was a sound defense. Things are not going to improve till we get a decent CB - game after game we're letting in sloppy goals.

Cannot believe it wasn't even a card. No wait I can.

Defence were like statues for that last goal. Williamson should have cleared that ball.

Typical Man U - lucky lucky side.

If we make chances for the forwards we'll get goals, and we'll have Ben Arfa back to add a spark. He needs to be playing more up field. So wasted wide on the wing.

Pardew has to take his share of the blame that's for sure. Some of his tactics or lack of have cost us this season. But that aside, it is the lack of investment that has really cost us. Williamson has been such a weak link in our defense and I am convinced if we'd sign a CB this season he barely would have stepped foot in the 1st 11 and we would have won more games than we've lost.

As much as it pains me to say Pardew is probably better than any other cheap alternative that MA would bring in.