Besty

Welcome back Berb.

(Is ESPN Classics only on Sky?)

To be fair, haven't really seen much of him playing with Owen so can't really comment, just going by what I saw when Smith and Owen were up top for England recently and the Everton game, seemed to work very well.

I'd put Smith/Owen, Smith/Martins tbh.

You're probably right about the new contract like, I'd like to think this is the last of it but you never know. I think given a good run in the squad he'd probably turn a few heads and most people would get off his back, but he needs to get his fitness back first.

Not saying its a good thing and I am not saying they should, but if they are going to stand up and talk shit about the lad then they may as well fucking start a protest of some sort, or maybe a hate club Who's talking shit? As far as I'm concerned it's the geeky minority on here who are talking shit. People are afraid to have an alternative view from the masses for fear of ridicule even when the obvious is staring them in the face. A member of this board was playing for my five a side team last night, and his views on Owen differ from mine and I respect his opinion, but he hit something squarely on the head by saying a lot of people on these people on message boards are geeks. If you actually go out and speak to people in Newcastle in pubs, in bookies, in work, where ever you will find a significant minority share my views on Michael Owen, for reasons I have given numerous times, I don't just think he's a bit of a money grabbing bastard, I think he's actually a disgrace. smoggeordie?

Tomi Ameobi Class name, bet he wonders how his brothers at Newcastle.

Not saying its a good thing and I am not saying they should, but if they are going to stand up and talk shit about the lad then they may as well fucking start a protest of some sort, or maybe a hate club Well if you don't think they should, or that it's a good idea, shut up. Who gives a shit what he does off the pitch, he's a good player, a player who can get us where we need to be in the league, he gives his all when he's on the pitch, just as he does for England. If he happens to get injured whilst playing for England it's not really his fault, he could've just as easily got injured the other day against Everton, just a co-incidence, get off his back.

Starting protests against players for fuck all is so fucking stupid anyway, I'm sure we'd get plenty of good signings then, everyone would want to be at SJP.

TRANSFER RUMOURS Arsenal are ready to battle it out with Manchester United for the signature of £20m-rated Sporting Lisbon youngster Miguel Veloso. (Daily Mirror) Chelsea are set to bring in a number of high-profile Dutch players, beginning with the signing of Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. (Daily Mail) Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been told by the club's billionaire owner, Thaksin Shinawatra, to bring in more players in the January transfer window. (Various) And Eriksson has set his sights on Tottenham's £12m-rated striker Jermain Defoe. (Daily Express) Sheffield United and Wolves are in a fight to land Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson on loan. (Daily Mail) Aston Villa hope to complete the deal this week for Togo midfielder Moustapha Salifou, who been training in Switzerland while waiting for international clearance. (The Times) Tottenham are closing in on Russia captain Andrei Arshavin, the 26-year-old Zenit St Petersburg midfielder. (The Sun) OTHER GOSSIP Michael Owen has revealed he will defy Sam Allardyce and play in both of England's Euro 2008 qualifiers despite the Newcastle boss having concerns about Owen's ability to play two games in four days so soon after undergoing surgery. (Various) Chelsea are planning to lure Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard to Stamford Bridge next summer as a permanent replacement for Avram Grant. (Daily Mail) And the Blues are closing on Ajax coach Henk ten Cate, who they want to become their number two behind Avram Grant. (The Times) Spurs boss Martin Jol had hoped to leave his post at the north London club in order to manage Ajax - as a replacement for Ten Cate. But the Amsterdam giants will instead promote their youth team coach Adrie Koster. (Daily Mirror) Manchester City defender Micah Richards has revealed his desire to play for Arsenal one day, saying he would take the opportunity to sign for the club should it come his way. (Daily Mirror) Former Chelsea keeper Mark Bosnich is certain he can return to the Premier League despite having not played since 2003 when he was sacked by the Blues for failing a drugs test. (Daily Mail) Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf has quit playing for Senegal. He claims his country have a scheduled friendly in a week's time but do not even have opposition lined up. (Daily Mail) Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez has dismissed speculation his position is under threat, saying "it is early days yet". (The Independent) Matthew Etherington is in talks to extend his contract at West Ham after overcoming gambling problems. (The Times) Manchester United winger Lee Martin is to hold talks with a number of Championship clubs over a loan move, with Stoke and Plymouth thought to be favourites to land the 20-year-old. (The Times) Crystal Palace have lined up Neil Warnock as a replacement for sacked manager Peter Taylor. (Various) AND FINALLY Legend Pele will be at Bramall Lane to watch Sheffield United play Ipswich on 6 November. The man widely considered to be the greatest player of all time will be in attendance as part of the Blades' proposed link up with Brazilian club side Sao Paulo. (Daily Mirror) Manchester United and Manchester City stars are set to do battle over a £3m house that has not yet been built. The "ultimate" pad in Worsley has parking space for eight cars, and outdoors spa, a sauna and a swimming pool.

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TRANSFER RUMOURS Aston Villa want to make goalkeeper Scott Carson's loan move from Liverpool a permanent one. (Various) Sunderland are targeting Manchester United defender Ryan Shawcross, who is currently on loan at Stoke. (Daily Mirror) Southampton are set to pip Hull and Norwich in the battle to land Middlesbrough defender Andrew Davies. (Daily Mirror) Birmingham may not be able to afford to offer Maik Taylor a new contract if Blues are relegated this season, with the goalkeeper's current deal ending next summer. (Daily Mirror) Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Sporting Lisbon defender Miguel Veloso and also monitoring Nigeria striker Macauley Chrisantus. (Daily Mail) Liverpool are eyeing St Etienne's attacking midfielder Pascal Feindouno. (Daily Mail) Rangers striker Nacho Novo says he will consider his future in January if he fails to break into the first-team at Ibrox. (Daily Express) OTHER GOSSIP Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has been told not to expect a new contract when Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung pushes through his £50m takeover of the club in November. (Daily Star) Chelsea manager Avram Grant had to placate Andriy Shevchenko in the dressing room after the Champions League win over Valencia because the striker wanted to know why he had remained an unused substitute. (The Guardian) Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson was deemed to be at fault for the first goal in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, which has increased the pressure on England boss Steve McClaren to axe him for this month's Euro 2008 qualifiers. (The Sun) Spurs boss Martin Jol has backed Robinson to play for England. (Daily Mirror) Wolves keeper Wayne Hennessey hopes to be fit for Wales' Euro 2008 qualifiers against Cyprus and San Marino, despite bruising a hip against Coventry. (The Sun) Iain Dowie has vowed to battle on as Coventry boss, despite the resignation of the man who brought him to the club - managing director Paul Fletcher. (Various) Southampton legend and ex-playmaker Matt Le Tissier says his lack of fitness may have stopped him making it to the first-team in the current game, despite his talent. (Times) West Ham keeper Robert Green is bemused at being overlooked by England manager Steve McClaren. (Daily Express) France winger Frank Ribery believes group rivals Scotland will have only themselves to blame if they fail to qualify for Euro 2008. (Daily Record) Scotland midfielder Paul Hartley has been ruled out of the crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers against Ukraine and Georgia after suffering a hamstring strain in Celtic's 2-1 victory against Gretna. AND FINALLY Reading winger Glen Little delayed his flight home from Sweden following Achilles tendon surgery because of a deep vein thrombosis scare. (The Sun) Former Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock's wife Sharon gave him a hint to return to management last week. He walked into his kitchen to see her cutting a 10% off voucher from a packet of cereal and he said: "I know I am out of work but that is a bit over the top, isn't it?" (Daily Mirror) House prices in a road named after a Hull City hero in the North Humberside suburb of Hessle - Windass Court, in recognition of striker Dean - have risen by 125% in just over four years. (Daily Mirror)

I've scored boot 5/6 doon the pitz like.

you "have " soaps too..well done Because you're always typing perfectly aren't you Radgina.

Zola was like an itallian Beardsley. He had the skill and technique combined with hard work, great team player and a top bloke as well, always one of my favourite non toon players and you could not have a bad word against him! He's ugly like.

McShane sent-off.

Get in. Van Persie 3-2

Senderos is shite, how the fuck did he miss that?

Rocket from Van Persie just tipped over bar from Gordon.

2-1! Kenwyne Jones nearly scored, rebound came out to (fuck knows) and he half volleys it in. EDIT: Ross Wallace.

You're best off checking the forums on myp2p.eu website. Nearly always end up finding a stream somewhere.

Arsenal just had ANOTHER disallowed, wasn't even offside.

Bored pud?

Senderos aswell.