Holden McGroin

Yeah. Not exactly, but there'd be less expectation. Isn't that the point? Its the same as the fullback position. We needed a player, we sold one, got one in, and still need one more. Only difference with the striker situation is the player we sold was for an absolute fortune and was replaced for nothing. If you believe (as I do) that we're operating on a 'one out one in' principle, then Carroll was replaced by Ba. Which means unless the likes of Lovenkrands, Ranger or (please God) Ameobi get transferred in Jan, there's little prospect of seeing a new striker this season. In the summer Smith, Guthrie and I think Loven's contracts are up which gives more headroom. If we were serious about kicking on we'd recruit a new striker, CB and RB but presumably that would shoot the wage bill/budget to shit so I doubt we'll see anything in Jan, especially if the current rate of progress is maintained. Which is a crying shame. Honestly we're a couple of players away from being a decent side. Yep. I agree. Unfortunately I also agree that we have a 1 in, 1 out policy. Colo will be gone by next Summer imo as well which will be big boots to fill.

That's vile. It's going to be a great ceremony one day when it all comes down. On a side note, I was sitting in the gallowagte/east stand corner & couldn't see any sport direct signage (bar a bit of the temporary shite next to the away fans). Every cloud and all that.

If we spent £8m on Demba Ba then there wouldn't be that much expectation on getting a new striker. Likewise if Cabaye/Ben Arfa cost £10m as well. It's all perception in terms of the players we have. The core of the team looks solid to me. Of course Fatty should have strengthened even further. I'll probably get slated for this but I think Ba will come good & Best will be decent squad player. With Ben Arfa & Marveux to come in then we can still go up a notch. The huge problem we have at the mo is full backs. We desperately need 2 quality ones in January (Also need a good CB for cover). Left back especially. Jonas is doing an admiral job helping out Raylor but if we have some quality there we could well see a more offensive player (Ben Arfa/Marveux) add an extra attacking dimension on the wing. At the mo Jonas has to play.

I doubt The Yak would have been able to turn any defender to get into a couple of the positions Best did.

Looked superb today. Could well be a player that could gets 15 goals this season if he gets the service.

Yakubu was massive as in fat? Or the only player that put in a performance? You should sign Robinson when we go down. He's a good player. Both overweight. I don't rate Robinson anymore. Ever since that fuck up in Croatia he hasn't been the same.

Still gives the ball away way to much for my liking, he's had his best game today so far though. 69/77 passes completed today. He gave 1 poor ball away towards the end but won everything and controlled the midfield. Warrior. Edit: plus he set up a goal. Having a go at his passing today is a bit of a joke IMO.

Billy. Blackburn were piss poor. We didn't need to get out 2nd gear to win comfortably. If we had taken our chances it could have been 6+. Massive improvement needed if you want to stay up, Salgado needs to retire. Hoilett looked dangerous. Yakubu looked massive (along with Salgado). Robinson got a good ovation from our crowd and seemed generally pleased with that.

He needs to cut out the silly flicks. He also always attacks across (pitch) the full back. He needs to mix it up and go on the outside. These are things that can be worked out on the training pitch. Could do with putting himself about bit more swell. He is a fairy for his size.

That's a bit rich from you!

Just got back from the match. Agree with most of them apart from Jonas. He worked his bollocks off and really helped Raylor out. Never gave the ball away as well. Saylor might be worth an 8 as well. Pretty much faultless and set up a goal. Best was neat and tidy, created a goal and did superbly to get into the position to miss his 2 sitters. Tiote was immense today. Back to his best.

If I was Kean I'd be putting Hoilett v Raylor. Especially after the bumming SWP gave him.

Started off well, but then it almost looked like he had a script. I noticed him smile/laugh several times as well which is a first.

Going along Joey Barton route now. Hope you weren't one of those slagging him off in the other thread.

If that's true then But it's ok as 'The King' is back.

I'll be there so put your money on 0-0.

You missed the huge Wang out.

I've got it pencilled. Pilkington can't live like that off camera/mic although Gervais reckons he is 100% genuine.

Its not that expensive but you are definitely paying for more than you get. Its always full though so I suppose they can charge what they want.

Always sounded like the audio was piped in from the local swimming baths. It did as well. Can you remember that one where Pele was there, and our U15s beat Brazil at Wembley. Pele said Rod Thomas would be as good as him His career highlight was winning the LDV Vans Cup with Carlisle. Pretty sure there's a similar story with Pele and Julian Joachim too, not even Sniffer talks more shite than Pele. Don't remember that one (although I might have seen it). Pele does talk some shite like so it wouldn't surprise me in the least. He backed Colombia to win the 94 WC. They didnt get out the group stages (might not have won a game either).

I believe thats called "abseiling" Urban Dictionary:

I think the general consensus is to bang her. MAN UP and fuck her shitter.

This thread as got age-envy written all over it