Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 It's a year to the day since Michael Owen (remember him?) scored an extra-time winner in a Carling Cup match where we'd comprehensively outplayed the opposition. On the surface, pretty much everyone was happy and optimistic. Difficult to believe everything that's gone on since then fits into one year, and it's difficult to remember it all. What can you remember? I'll start us off with: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Aston Villa agree fee for James Milner. £12m! Most fans were pissing themselves at such money, and excited about who we could replace him with for that kind of cash... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Keegan said it was his decision and promised some new signings before the window closes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest labrowski Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 That and getting excited about transfer deadline day and then later flying to vegas only to get a txt off my mate on arriving telling me about the keegan fiasco! meh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Harry Norway went mental, didn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Rumours of Bastian Schweinsteiger being Milner's replacement, and being promised to Keegan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Stephen Warnock being on the verge of signing. There was another as well, but I can't remember his name. Came from Micksta on F365. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Stephen Warnock being on the verge of signing. There was another as well, but I can't remember his name. Came from Micksta on F365. Taiwo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 That's the fella. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I remember Keegan saying something like, I decided to let him go, but when the fans see what we do before the window closes, they will understand why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 MikeAshley meeting with Keegan the day after the game (Coventry) to finalise transfer details Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Thimothee Atouba pretty much a done deal then he didn't turn up at the airport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The link to Schweinstiger ... which woul dhave probably left us with the following team. Beye Coloccini Bassong Enrique Schwein Barton Jonas Owen Viduka Martins Aaaah well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The prospect of a 'wow' signing was being discussed on a daily basis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The horrible, gnawing worry that all wasn't well with Keegan in the transfer window and the blind, desperate hope that everything would be ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The horrible, gnawing worry that all wasn't well with Keegan in the transfer window and the blind, desperate hope that everything would be ok. Louise Taylor being a shit-stirring, lying bitch that knew nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The belief that we would see Jonas don the Spiderman mask in the near future ... which still hasn't arrived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The possibility of signing Saviola. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The possibility of signing Aimar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Nowt. Think I was in the Pyrenees and assuming everything was fine and we were about to make our assault on the top 6 with King Kev at the helm, backed by the mega-bucks of Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Talk emerged of some young striker with a fancy nickname being on a plane over to Newcastle. 'This is more like it. ' - Wullie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The possibility of signing Aimar. Till his misses yelled at Fat Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Shit performances by N'Zogbia, Butt, Owen and Shola away at Arsenal. Nile being on the bench and me wondering who he was (had been on holiday). Barton coming on and giving that little cunt Nasri a taste of his own medicine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Thinking to myself this is going to be a cracking season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7590492.stm This thread every year on deadline day. Love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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