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But surely Rafa can see how bad the pile of s*** that is Colback is, surely ? aye, made him captain

He's still got it - I'd have him back - be a free no?

The man is just a class act.

This cannot be true

This cannot be true.

Who assisted the second?

Anyone got this to work? Its just hanging for me.

Well the manager is not chilling about it that's for sure What's there not to get? Rafa mentions Ashley and money nearly every opportunity, there is clearly something going on. It may be only July but we have yet to buy one player who is proven in the Premier League.

Anyone seen this guy play? Is he strong? Quick? Good crosser? Non of the above?

They've been doing it for years, buying up talent and then loaning them out to the 'lower' teams. It never used to be allowed to loan players to teams in the same league - no idea why it changed.

Aye - not good. It beggars belief that the club gave the likes of McLaren 90 Mil to spend yet are penny pinching on Rafa.

About sums it up lol

This ^

Nice to sign someone who actually WANTS to play for the club.

It's a punt nothing more - if it comes off great - else - not a massive amount wasted (In new world terms) I don't think Rafa works like that, he's so meticulous with his buys, and yep he does get it wrong now and again as he's said himself. But nothing more than a punt ! With Rafa's big brain, nah not for me. Yes Rafa would have done some homework on him, and will have his stats but it's still a punt as he's not proved himself at any level.

It's a punt nothing more - if it comes off great - else - not a massive amount wasted (In new world terms)

Hmm.....Well I thought Clark was shit when we signed him so...

Ha! Did Rafa get this guarantee from Ashley during a drinking competition? Was just going to say - how drunk was he? Props doesn't even remember the conversation.

I'll be amazed if anyone wants Colback - how much is he on? When does his contract end?

Absolutely. I'm more along the lines of 'unfinished business'. If anyone can get the best out of him Rafa can. Since when does Rafa work well, or work at all, with flair players? Someone like Ancelotti is the perfect boss for HBA. Someone who'll encourage him to express himself and his talents on the pitch first and foremost, but he probably has better players already. I am talking tactically.

Didn't see the game but heard he did well - Mr Ryder gave him 5 though - was he even there lol ?

Absolutely. I'm more along the lines of 'unfinished business'. If anyone can get the best out of him Rafa can.

On his day he's the type of player we're crying out for and I am guessing he'd be available on a free? Like others have said though can't seeing it happening.

I turn off Javascript - only way to read it. Must be absolute idiots running their IT.