geordiesteve710

Proper head-scratcher this one. Unless Cabella is really gagging for the exit door I'd probably rather keep him. As others have said, he hasn't really been given too much of a chance however despite this, he has shown some potential and at least gas some idea of what playing in this league is like. Thauvin will be coming in from scratch and will doubtless take 6 months to a season to really get going. And if Cabella is really that desperate, I don't see why we can't insist on cash up front as well, or a "loan swap" agreement with option to buy next year, to allow us to spend the money where it is really, badly needed on a left back or commanding centre back (I know, I know)

The Defoe deal viewed in isolation is horrific, however bear in mind the context that it was a direct swap with Altidore who was fucking hopeless and cost only £20k extra a week extra, it does represent making the best of a shitty situation. Plus, the paltry amount of goals he did score were probably the difference in them stopping up (and claimed a win in their cup final vs us which is worth his weight in gold to them) and financially it's probably worked out for them. Especially if they've found some nuggets willing to take him off their wage bill now before his decline really hits. The problem as stated by others above will be selling the club to the top notch striker they would need to replace him and Wickham in the squad. I've no doubt Short would find the money, but they're a shambles already, looking set for a season of struggle, manager only here for a year etc.

And a message to referees that he's a dirty bastard who is not to be given any leniency whatsoever. I'm all for a bit of passion, bit that was a cunts trick, intended just to get a reaction from the crowd. Wouldn't want to see it every game. Thought he looked decent after that when he actually got the chance to get on the ball rather than just have it kicked hard at him.

It's like a black and white Where's Wally in their world, they don't seem to be able to go anywhere without a stripey shirted mag being classless nearby. I look forward this season to Mag in Venezuela, Mag In Buckingham Palace, Mag In Space and Ghostly Mag From The Afterlife. It's the double standards and subsequent simplistic justification of said standards that amuse me. I look forward to the post today of one bragging that he's invaded soft play and told a mag toddler bollocks as we get humped off Southampton following which he will be feted as a courageous hero. Anyone remember they were sucking someone off for posting that he'd punched a giraffe following a derby defeat?!? Was the best thing ever, that's mint that marra, love owt like that me, etc. Fast forward 24 hours after the horse incident and punching all animals is fucking disgusting and now proven til the end of time to be Mag-only behaviour. Sunderland fans hit with a flare at a match- hoying flares is shit behaviour at football grounds, they're decided. what's that someone's piped up with? They did it at SJP? "you're not seriously telling me that Sunderland fans being the victim is the same as us throwing a flare at a fat mag are you?!?" Etc etc

Wasn't even close to the box and literally no fucking reason to do it. It was like watching a 4-year-old who is still trying to get to terms with the rules. Yet somehow, when they play us he will revert to a DNA hybrid of Schmeichel, Banks and the ghost of Lev Yashin. And all will be forgiven /forgotten as the cup final has been won again.

Being rested for England duty, marra

John Terry is 34 and showing no signs of slowing down! If anything he was probably better than ever last season. NOT saying Colo is in his league at all, the similarities stop there. However, you never know under McClaren, he might play a lot better this season. Personally can see him doing very well alongside Mbemba. As long as Williamson is 5th choice behind Dummett and Taylor (in that order) I don't really care. Given their prudent financial stance, I am sure the deal is more aligned to pay and playn anyway so no issues from my perspective if this is the case. Tbf the one thing in Coloccinis favour as he gets older is that he never had any pace to lose in the first place.

Which would be fine if it was gonna be a fucking good one. We'll probably end up with Mariappa finally or some useless squad filler of his ilk.

That is a brilliant video. Didn't realise it was by someone from Yorkshire mags til the bit at the end. See a couple of them on the train on the way to games every now and then. Didn't know Mal ever had hair though, assumed he'd always been bald!!!

Give us a shout if you're having a drink before the gig? We're starting drinking at 2- love a good York-based pub crawl- so can't promise I won't be half cut. Now there's an offer you can't refuse

Think Given was a free transfer?? Although I'm not sure if we got took to tribunal and had to pay in the end.

Rush up front with Demba in the hole??

No doubt they'd label us fickle mags if the protest stopped. Nearly 4 pages on a unofficial shirt of another club. It's funny- having (rightly) mocked us for being turbo-shit for the last 6 months, now we're unhappy we're fickle bastards who have never had it so good. And no-one even slightly questions the consistency in that narrative! It's the way they take their opinions so seriously man, never fails to slay me!! One knacker says summat along the lines of "mags are the most spoilt people in the whole world", they all mumble agreement and let it echo around for a bit, then before you know it it's a bona fide fact, acknowledged as such by the whole of football. They're so precious you can't help but love them in an odd way.

It's just the selective decision-making on who to believe. The ones shouting off about not believing it's cost price and someone's out to deceive/con the fanbase seem to be the exact same ones who are preaching for everyone to be lenient on the club because honest Mike Ashley said we're going to win a cup. There's just no sort of critical faculty whatsoever.

It's fucking amazing, people using it as an opportunity to defend Wonga/Ashley/the official kit. Must have shit for brains or a really odd agenda to push.

Better than Ferdinand, Ginola, Albert..................................barton. That was an eternity ago. Another lifetime and a different football club. And Albert was signed in 94, not 95

Cat 4 for C2 vs C3 in Marseille 21st June.

yet more evidence that referees that aren't from uefa just make their own rules up. Surprised that wasn't a red card, Perez headbutting someone's elbow like that...

it would be generously stretching it to describe that as middle school standard from bigi

that sub should be made to announce his own arrival every time he comes on with a microphone and in fancy dress like this:"Hi, I'm Ed Winchester." He's not called Ed is he??

shatka

Well, yeah.... I mean, if that's the case play it behind closed doors. Embarrassing to put this kind of performance on public display where people will pay money to watch us perform. Does no-one any good and causes more negativity than anything else. Granted I am reading a bit too much into a pre-season friendly dont let the club read this. They'll be applying to play 38 league games behind closed doors.

dat toe punt from gouff... all the technique of a year 6 charver lass interrupting a game in the playground. Bet pardcunt, stone and charver are looking on in pride.

team with 1 defender in it not so good at defending. Who'da thunk it??