Holden McGroin

I reckon there is a player in Abeid as well. However, I dont think he is going to get a run of games to prove it. I'd much rather give him playing time than Anita.

I have no problem with Colback being in the team. He keeps things ticking over quite nicely in my opinion.

Im enjoying True Detective. It has got a bit complicated . I banned myself checking my phone during last episodes as I thought I was missing vital parts.

The new George Elokobi ?

In what way?

According to his wikipedia he has already signed and is 49 years old.

I dont rate Austin that highly. I would stay clear for the money they want. He isn't very mobile.

Traditional wingers are a rarity these days. Very old fashioned. Its all about inverted wingers these days.

Just because he can play full back doesn't mean he is any good at it.

Anita doesn't have the ability to boss a PL midfield like Tiote. I'd rather give Abeid a chance than Anita. He just isnt suited to the PL unfortunately. Seems like a nice guy but he needs a move. Tiote was excellent a few years ago. He might need a move himself but if he is motivated and played in his correct position then he would start for me.

Give him time. Shola had a good 10 years to become lovable.

Ha. Dont get me wrong. I thought his time was up but I dont think he isn't the managerial prat people think he is. That was evident when we actually had a prat in charge after him. Its just not sustainable to sell your best players without replacing them then expect a similar league position.

Easy to put a negative spin on it. Shall I remind you of the time we finished 5th?

Sounds like Tory-talk !

100%. I cant believe its even a debate.

All conjecture. If anything you could see the players actually played for Pardew. Compare that to Carvers stint for example and he seemingly completely lost the dressing room. It depends how you look at it. Some come from the angle of the players are shite stand point and others are blaming coaching. In my point of view, if you take a step back and have a look at it, Pardew would have hit Ashleys targets every year. Thats not to say I dont think he should have left. I just think he did a reasonable job with the constraints he was under. It was time for change as the whole club was stagnant but lets be clear, the core problem of this club is Mike Ashley. I think putting Jose Mourinho in charge we'd be around mid table.

The team did remarkably well when Cabaye was in it. Then Ashley sells him without replacing him and suddlenly we struggle. Does that make Pardews decision to make him the focal point correct or not?

I did say "quality" implying that Cabaye has talent.

Why would he think he was a "fucking joke?" I wouldn't perform well and then follow my boss to another company if he was a complete tool.

"targeting" being the key word. Its hard to agree terms with £10m+ players when you offer them £10,000 per week and make them bring their own lunch.

A quality player like him wouldnt sign for a manager he thought was clueless. The Pardew debate has been done to death and I appreciate the football was dour and he was complete Yes-man but from a business point (Ashleys) of view he would have kept us up every year. Even with the shit squad we have.

It also shows that Pardew isnt the complete twit a lot of our supporters thought he was.

One of the lads at my work is coming to the end of his apprentice and is nearly in tears at the moment. If a household earns more then £30,000 (his mum is on £13k per year) then they'll have to pay market rent - which will be ludicrous in Brighton. He is estimating his rent going from £400 to £700 so he is going to ask the boss to make sure he is on less than £16k when his apprentice runs out. In fact, he might have to ask for sub £15k as he'd have to pay student loan back.

I actually think Marveux is quite talented. There is definitely a player in him. However his best role is probably a number 10 and he just wont influence a game nor score enough goals to warrant that position.