Kitman

I thought he was supposed to be furious and heading back to the Beeb?

Has the look and feel of a completely made up story. You wonder why they bother.

Back on topic, any half decent manager at this point in time would be preferable to none at all. Strachan would be OK for the CCC imo, but he wouldn't be a long term appointment if we get back in the prem. In all probability it's just bullshit though.

Would anyone seriously think Saylor was a replacement for Terry, even if Terry was for sale?

I think that point is particularly well made. The situation is poisonous and I fear for our start to next season. Compare us to other clubs with a clue about what needs to be done to prepare for the CCC.

More 'messiah' bollocks from the red tops, I notice. Regarding the story, I'd hardly blame Shearer if he did go back to the sofa. Any chance of a decent start to the season has been well and truly depth-charged by our fat moron of an owner. No transfers in or out, bar the free agents. I think Brian Clough would struggle dealt this hand, let alone a newbie manager.

Well done. Disappointing the trust hasn't bought the club yet though [/Rod Liddle]

which reminds me, Michael Jackson was also preparing to place a bid to buy nufc before he died. That's the last thing your mum said as she choked on my 10 inches of chorizo. That'll teach her to take her teeth out first

which reminds me, Michael Jackson was also preparing to place a bid to buy nufc before he died. It just gets better and better. Or maybe not.

This. Sell him or play him. I'd prefer to sell him, mind.

* Sigh * Next.....

Draw seems likely now, unless England collapse second innings

I thought he was still recuperating from injury?

It's difficult to feel disappointed at the thought of Nicky Butt and Alan Smith handing in transfer requests.

Well his user name is Stupeedo

I honestly don't believe any of the rumours doing the rounds as anybody associated with the deal - bankers, lawyers, accountants etc - are tight lipped as a rule. Fringe players won't have any inside information at all. I do however believe that Ashley will do whatever he can to get the best price and to the detriment of the club, which he doesn't care about. A game of brinkmanship could be going on, with Ashley trying to push up the price and whatever buyers there are threatening to walk away unless the deal completes. That's pure speculation of course but it wouldn't surprise me.

It's a shame that we threw away wickets, especially Flintoff and Prior in the last 4 overs. At 337-5 it would clearly have been our day. As it is, if we can manage 400+, it's a good start. The strategy seems to be the wicket will deteriorate as the match wears on making it tough for the Aussies batting last against 2 spinners.

see above

Root crops ftw. I bet you've nothing more than a pot of basil dying on the windowsill Mr P

The devil does car repairs. I abandon hope and my wallet whenever I take the car to the garage. Christians? Pah!

......unless they've got bottomless pockets and don't mind throwing their money about? [/irrational optimism]

Best wishes etc

CT - not been doing it very long but my advice would be to think in advance about how you use the space and how big stuff grows. Sprouts and broccoli for instance need quite a bit of room and your veg won't do well if it's too cramped in. We grow our veg in raised beds and we started off growing loads of stuff but it was too much for the space really. You live and learn. Next time around we'll probaby just focus on the stuff we use a lot like carrots, leeks, onions etc.

I assume he didn't ask the lass to guess his age.......

one thing's for sure, ashley will do what's best for ashley. The implication the buyers are being vetted to see who's most suitable for the club is hilarious.