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I suppose this rules him out for Tuesday then? Well fuck that, we've got longer term problems here Despite knowing this was going to happen I was hoping it would get delayed till the summer at least, and after a horrid World Cup for the French noone would be interested. Depressed

Ashley must be rubbing his hands (and other body parts I dare say) at the thought of what the last week of the window might bring.

Yup, if this is going to happen then I hope PSG pip the bastards. Cabella isn't really a Cabaye type of player. More similar to Ben Arfa.

Not going to be a very pleasant end to the transfer window is it? Good think we've got good old Joe looking out for us.

Aye exactly, none. That, and the fact it wouldnt matter one little bit to them whether we finish 8th or 14th.

As we dont seem to have a general tennis thread this will have to do. Funny old final today at the Aussie Open. Always been a Rafa fan but he really won me over today. Is there a greater competitor in sport out there right now? Toiled through the last 3 sets despite clearly having no chance of winning. Made the crowd that booed him during his medical break look like right idiots too. Made no mention whatsoever of his injury in his speech at the end. Good stuff from Wawrinka though, played a brilliant first set and deserving champ on the whole. Had some of the spotlight stolen off him in the end, most people talking about Nadal's tenacity and spirit. Im sure he's doesnt mind one bit though with that shiny trophy in his hand and his name going down in the books.

Can totally see it now, he'll move to PSG in the final seconds of the window with us of course having no time to replace him.

Most people thought the same thing the last 2 times we've played them

Must be that line getting in the way.

Good for him!

Is this the new way of doing signings? Having deals 'in place' without official announcements. I wouldnt be sure we've gotten either of Cabella and De Jong until they hold up the black and white shirt.

Great player but 40M is a bit too much for him imo. As someone said before I dont think he's the kind of midfielder they need.

He'd probably play backup/plan B to Remy, till the summer anyway. Cant see us switching to 442 or dropping either of Gouffran or Sissoko in their current form.

Didnt we know that already? The only way we'll try and bring it forward is if there's a situation with Cabaye. Come to think of it we may not even then, with a mid table position virtually guaranteed.

Could we really be interested in Zouma? What a signing that would be. Surely bigger clubs will be interested though.

Rafael's tackle was shocking, Vidic's red harsh. Justice done on the whole. Man Utd would argue otherwise of course as Vidic is a far more important player.

Amongst all the fascinating statistics I'd just like to add something immature and stupid. It kind of makes me sad every time another game starts with Ben Arfa, all the fun and entertainment we miss out on. Isn't football supposed to be fun in the end? Especially a club like ours which isnt winning anything. Completely irrelevant in the modern game I know

I certainly hope that isnt the plan. Because while Anita is coming along nicely, he's nowhere near Cabaye's level at the moment. Seems a different type of player too.

Aye, Sissoko's improved his end product over the last few games. Cant see Pardew dropping him or Gouffran at the minute.

Loving this at Stamford Bridge. Hope they get stuffed by 5 or 6

If this was the first time he'd done it I'd agree with you. Its not though, nor the last Im sure.

You sound surprised.

Was he playing in that no. 10 role yesterday? Couldnt watch the game. When I've watched him play in that position I've thought he's a bit wasted there. He's one of those players you want in the thick of things, and we've often missed his quality in passing bringing the ball forward when he's playing further upfront himself. Fair play if he's grown into the role though, with Anita and Tiote in good form it takes a lot of the pressure off him.