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I've a feeling there is something in this...Collo has not looked the same player for weeks. 

Whether Ashley will let him go for nothing is another matter.

Doesnt sound like we've even made an offer yet.

Pardew's resigned doing the rounds tonight!! LOL

That's not going to happen

Love the fact he arrives at the ground in a Golf..

Auclair was spot about Debuchy and often has a good idea of what's going on.

 

Should be interesting to see what happens.

Back in December Auclair said Debuchy wouldn't be coming in January.

George Caulkin ‏@CaulkinTheTimes

And a NUFC delegation in Europe this w/e working on additions below 1st team.

Aye that's our priority. 

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

 

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.

He's been awful for a long time now.

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

Why did he come off? absolutely baffling.

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.

Good luck with ya medical Demba, he fails that what would he do then?

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.

I'm assuming this is what Sammy was referring to anyway...

 

@Sammy_Ameobi: Uh oh

 

 

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.

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/article/165/8372902/benitez-in-dark-over-demba-ba?

 

About 2:25 in

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

Gutted he's leaving like.

 

Need to make sure we bring in Remy and Pardew has no excuses not to play 4-3-3.

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.

We've had the performances to be about 6-7 points better off since Stoke away imo. The signs are there since then that things will improve.

 

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.

Praying its not too serious. f*** Valencia. Disgusting challenge.

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