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In terms of ability to change the match, our bench is pretty damn weak. I'd say Pardew will consider bringing Mbiwa on for Steven Taylor when he invariably fades as a result of not being match fit. Prior to that hopefully Taylor will be able to bring some feeling into the game to help press the importance to others.

Finally.

Worse for Colo, yes.

Make no mistake of that! At least he has addressed it in some way. Trying to spin it in the most positive way for the club is only logical. Whether or not Colocini is committed to the cause will be seen in his performances.

The difference here is that we've got a bunch of new players through the door and Coloccini's situation sorted out for the time being. It really is the time to launch into a positive end to the season, but it's a game of football so regardless of the makings of positive momentum here and the full swing of negative momentum there anything could happen.

Agree. Crazy that we sold Leon Best for more than Sissoko was bought for. Wages won't be comparable obviously.

Is that thread up to date?

Does not compute. If I had something to say I

Another indefinite statement from Pardew again confirming that he really doesn't know what's happening on the transfer front. In this case though I don't doubt that it's true. If noone else comes I'll be left wondering who in total we would have signed if Remy didn't defect at the 11th hour.

Parker got his knickers in a real twist with Spurs getting dumped out at Elland Road.

Cabaye's back now and Ben Arfa's around the corner - they're our most likely suspects for scoring. I believe Cisse needs some time out, but we don't have the options to facilitate that as it stands. If another striker doesn't turn up then really Ashley hasn't changed and his signings are primarily about buying valued products when their prices are low with the aim to sell them for a profit, rather than being about improving the team. This window they're taking advantage of the influential French players in the side to make us more attractive to others, at the same time hoping it will be enough to pull clear of the relegation battle that we're currently in.

Hey yeah let's field Tiote.

Double fisting ham toasties?

Trust the French to not have a word for army* *Probably not true.

Let's not bother comparing, the point is clearly that you have no idea what you're talking about. You can send a simpleton in to watch heart surgery over and over, but you'd never trust him to perform the job. You couldn't wait to not go the other week because of adverse weather, but don't worry I won't discount your status as a super 'real' fan as a result. I'm not real, I'm out of town, should be a special place in the forum for us tbh, different class to the local hero's. Nevermind the fact that TV revenue is the biggest revenue stream for the league and the club.

Snapped him straight into line there CT. You're the oracle, there's no denying it.

Realistically if we wanted to compete on all fronts effectively we'd need all of our current players plus another two forwards.

Haidara also gives the option of seeing if Santon can excel in a more advanced role, even if only as a late sub. I think Santon would potentially relish the opportunity.

Another striker still obviously required. The signings thus far look to have all been astute, taking advantage of contracts nearing their end. Given we're signing them on lengthy contracts there's very little risk of losing anything more than their wages if any of them don't prove of value. To type for Ashley with hopefully the same effectiveness that Carr has shown in his recent dealings. I've said it elsewhere that none of these signings could be seen as the replacement for Ba that Loic Remy was so obviously intended to be. At this stage we're still left hoping that there is an adequate plan B with just a week remaining in the window. Ashley has felt first hand the effects of relegation and has shown that he's perhaps at least learnt something from the past and is now willing to take measures to minimise the chance of another drop. I hope that this will extend to the possibiliy of conducting a piece of business that isn't fitting with his normal modus operandi.

That was the point wasn't it? Doubt there's that much grass on her pitch.

Apart from those obviously

If his wife is unwell he should have been given a brief period of leave for that, and then to continue to play through to the conclusion of the season. If it's terminal and he absolutely has to go now then he can't expect to be able to walk out of a multimillion dollar contract with no repercussions and with the club poised to potentially lose many many many more million pounds if things aren't improved. Shit situation if that's the case but he'd already have collected well in excess of 10 million pounds (closer to 15) during his time here for playing football and so some degree of loyalty is owed particularly given the extension that the club offered and he agreed to.

Not familiar with early macs. What OS are you running? Bubs is doing great, he's fast asleep - sleeps through the night.

Yeah mate, trotting out again injuries permitting. I'll let the team manager know it's potentially on the cards.