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Always liked Quinn, particularly for his off the field generosity and the fact he comes across as a genuine guy however, he is in the spotlight a lot lately and although he's an ex-player, i dont think he should be commenting on football matters to the media. He should leave the talking to the coaching and playing staff.

Why is Nobbys family also unsettled all of a sudden? Has BS said something to all of them - thrown a brick with a note through their windows or something? Like already said, I was certain he moved back upto the north-east as they liked it up here.

If thats the case, and those are Dabos injuries then its a good Sec47 assault nothing more. The case will all depend on whether Dabo is willing to go to court over the matter, likewise the "20-30 witnesses" which may or may not have seen it.

Funny that the Guardian point to the strength in depth that we seem to have developed over the last few days however the Daily Mail still say that we are weak in depth. Personally I think we'll be better than Everton this season.

One good 'keeper might just keep them up. However, they certainly wont be doing anything spectacular with the players they currently have. How optimistic would you be if our star striker was Chopra? Given probably kept us out of the bottom 3 over the last few seasons.

I think if Dyer came back, put in a few good early performances within 3 matches, all would be forgotten

Reckon we're good to go for the Bolton game. Would like to think that Sam could bring in a couple of more players - possibly a right back and an attacking CM although we've got Dyer back now and Smith can operate there also. Personally think we'll be pushing the top 6 provided injuries dont get the better of us again. One player would have to prioritise and say a RB

Home games i would expect us to play 4-3-3 as has previously been mentioned by BS (taking current injuries into account) Given Solano Roz Cacapa Enrique Dyer Geremi Butt Smith Viduka Martins

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Nice soundbites. Think he's the kind of guy who just wants to play football and is happy that he's been given a chance to do that.

From bbc.co.uk

Pointless slagging match, its a forum ffs. Baggio, do you have a season ticket for Manyoo to judge Smith over his time there or did you watch Smith on Playercam every time they were on telly?

Looking at the way in which other clubs have strengthened I expect to see the following above us. Man Utd Chelsea Liverpool Arsenal Spurs Portsmouth may also be pushing highly as will Blackburn. Dont know what Bolton will do this season but theyve bought 11 players. This could see us anywhere between 6th & 9th really.

I though Geremi was in to play the holding role?

Owen and injury seems to go hand in hand. Not very optimistic in seeing him play most games this season, despite BS efforts to rid us of injuries.

Is Deco still rumoured? Has Enrique signing been confirmed by us yet?

AFAIK Enrique hasnt been confirmed by our club yet???

Surely Man Utd are back in the same position that WHU were? I think I heard somewhere that the difference is that Man Utd now have the loan for 2 years and it cannot be cancelled by any other party whereas WHU didnt have that in place and he could be taken at any time?

Think theres quite a few grafters in the side now. The likes of Smith,Barton,Butt,Taylor of those we know will put some effort into the game. If they can bring the workrate up of some of the other players then it can only be a good thing. It'll be interesting to see where BS plays him and if this new team can work together.

Its nothing short of a disgrace. Imagine if we were in the Blades position, this board would go into meltdown. Likewise Leeds must also feel unfairly done to in comparison with WHU paltry punishment. Sadly, I can only think that WHU's reputation & position geographically had an influence over little Sheffield United

Reckon West Ham will still pay it, as they'll see him as a replacement for Tevez Plus the 2 million theyve just got for Tevez could be spent on the extra we want from Dyer. After all, i dont remember them ever buying him???

Agree with Mowens sentiments there, feel for the fans and feel for the club. I dont like Bates/Wise/Poyet but they arent Leeds, the fans are - theyre just there temporarily (for Leeds fans the shorter time the better). What I cant understand is why someone with megabucks (i.e another thaksin/ashley) hasnt decided to put money into Leeds to clear the debt and get them on a level footing. Theyre a massive club with big support, a big stadium (which should never have been allowed to be sold). I'd love to see Leeds back in the Premiership, much rather them than some of the London/Birmingham clubs

"This is the financial opportunity of my life" Sounds like he really fancies us then

Theyve bought 8 players - quite few other teams in prem also bought that amount.. Seems to be a lot more signings this season than previous?

City are gonna have a complete new team at this rate. Whats the chances of them struggling again?