Christmas Tree

No it doesnt

and wipe the smile of his face

You think we'll sign no one I really think this is a very hard one to call. Gut instinct tells me that most of them are not good enough, but there has to be something said for a group of players who are used to playing well and winning together along with the team spirit. If pushed I would prefer a new RB (Or as someone said elsewhere, S Taylor there. Im sure he played well at some point there last season with some decent runs down the flank?) Barton will hopefully come good, a replacement for Jonas and a really good No 9

haven't you said we bought well in January ? January was about securing promotion.

None at all but heres a site you may be interested in http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/ I do think its canny daft that people expect you to put money on the table because they cant accept your opinion. "You are wrong and you should either admit it or put money on your opinion". I dont always agree with you but thats a bit stupid. You can even hope ashley will invest enough money over the summer to give us a chance of staying up. It might be a forlorn hope but you're allowed to hope for it. Imo of course. And i am prepared to bet a tenner that this will be proved to be stupid in 5 years time.... when people grow up. I quite often look back at some of my posts and dont agree with myself :angry: But to me I put that down to the Keegan heart on your sleeve mentality. I write the way I feel at that time without worrying about whether Im going to contradict something I said previously. I am also very forgiving and optimistic by nature so these traits no doubt have an effect. I was devestated over Keegan, detest Llambias and see Ashley as being a very silly boy who shouldnt have left the the lunatics in charge of the Asylum. Like most I also had little faith in Hughton but I am genuinely delighted for him (and us) and just wish we could have a nice Disney ending where Mike stays for the long haul and builds us over time into world beaters, led by a new generation of Hughton's entertainers. I appreciate some will never forgive Ashley and others have traits that lead them to assume the worst will happen (understandable after recent years). But I also agree that on an internet forum you should be able to argue the hell out of each others position without resorting to bets or falling out.

Agreed, it's all easy when things are going well but when tough decisions have to be made will he be able to do it e.g. telling Butt to fuck off this summer. I also agree with Asprilla's point that he's earned a crack at it and I really hope he proves myself and others wrong. Wondering if he's made any this season? I can think of him leaving Barton out after a spat and obviously the decision to play Carrol after "incident". I suppose you could also say he is making a decision by putting Barton in ahead of the fit again Smith. Maybe having the guts to leave Best out as well when Im sure others might have just persevered with him regardless so as not to look a tit. Cant really think of any other Biggies.....

We will though. And thats why he'll probably be getting booed by Christmas. I dont think we will. Surely relegation has to have tempered expectations. I'll be happy with some clever signings from Mr Carr and Hughton, some battling performances and Europe.

I cant understand why the media companies dont make this sort of thing available to download for a fee just like you can with music. Surely it wouldnt effect live viewing figures and many people might want to save games these days.

Cheers, I'll try again

None at all but heres a site you may be interested in http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/

Aye, we can all do that after the event when he has either succeeded or failed, but its interesting to spot the moment they go from being a nobody to a somebody. Surely the Moyes etc all had to go through that journey.

Its an interesting point that. He's played at a decent level, he's coached for a long time, he's gained the respect of the players, he's created a good club spirit and according to Journos he's handled and deflected the press well by his style. That leaves tactics and an eye for a player which will have to be proved over time and in the Prem. However he still ticks a lot of the boxes. What was the track record for the Oneils, Moyes etc and other decent British managers and when did they come to light. Wasnt Oneil raved about in the lower leagues with Leicester?

I believe MattM4 posted what you are after on page 7 of this thread any ideas how to make this work anyone?

Personally I think it would be really nice if Hughton can make the grade. I know they say nice blokes come last, but it would be so refreshing to have a man of his ilk in charge.

Just watched 1 & 2 and must admit to feeling pretty gutted. So far it doesn't seem a patch on bob and is more like watching a shoot em up video game. Far too much prolonged action without first building any relationships between viewer and actors. Hope episode 3 brings it to life.

Giving carlitos way anything less than a 9.5 is a travesty tbf.

This Chinese chap goes into a bank to change some currency. After receiving his money he asks, "How come I came in here with same amount of money as yesterday but today I get less Yuans in return?" The banker says, "Fluctuations." The Chinese guy replies, "Fluck you Blitish too."

Being out tonight Leazes

Nice you're Lambarse aren't you ? Fuck off. Enriques words not mine......Now you dont like Enrique? I pretty much liked Enrique the first time I saw him play, and posted it somewhere, but I do that often because I'm a good judge. Same as I'm trying to tell you that Ashley [just like when I said repeatedly that the Halls and Shepherd were good owners] is a shite owner with no real ambition to put this club challenging at the level it ought to be. Nice try at changing the subject old man, but how does me posting Enriques comments about Hughton make me Llambias?????????????? :angry: what time are you up for school in the morning ? Its a bastard that alzheimers......you just get going on a point and then woooooosh, its gone. alreet dekka lad, I remember when this club was run by shite directors like you. Do you ? Shall I repeat it for you...... how does me posting Enriques comments about Hughton make me Llambias?????????????? :angry:

Nice you're Lambarse aren't you ? Fuck off. Enriques words not mine......Now you dont like Enrique? I pretty much liked Enrique the first time I saw him play, and posted it somewhere, but I do that often because I'm a good judge. Same as I'm trying to tell you that Ashley [just like when I said repeatedly that the Halls and Shepherd were good owners] is a shite owner with no real ambition to put this club challenging at the level it ought to be. Nice try at changing the subject old man, but how does me posting Enriques comments about Hughton make me Llambias?????????????? :angry: what time are you up for school in the morning ? Its a bastard that alzheimers......you just get going on a point and then woooooosh, its gone.

By that you must mean that because we didnt sell him in January, we will definitely not sell him in the summer? I don't mind reading your posts, but that reply and the failure to see what I'm driving at leads me to think you are a complete utter dipshit. Sorry like. Well, what are you driving at? We didnt get rid in January, why should we sell to sunderland in the summer? (You cantankerous old fart) discussion over, as you're too young and stupid to see the point. And your too old and senile to remember the point

Nice you're Lambarse aren't you ? Fuck off. Enriques words not mine......Now you dont like Enrique? I pretty much liked Enrique the first time I saw him play, and posted it somewhere, but I do that often because I'm a good judge. Same as I'm trying to tell you that Ashley [just like when I said repeatedly that the Halls and Shepherd were good owners] is a shite owner with no real ambition to put this club challenging at the level it ought to be. Nice try at changing the subject old man, but how does me posting Enriques comments about Hughton make me Llambias??????????????

By that you must mean that because we didnt sell him in January, we will definitely not sell him in the summer? I don't mind reading your posts, but that reply and the failure to see what I'm driving at leads me to think you are a complete utter dipshit. Sorry like. Well, what are you driving at? We didnt get rid in January, why should we sell to sunderland in the summer? (You cantankerous old fart)

Nice you're Lambarse aren't you ? Fuck off. Enriques words not mine......Now you dont like Enrique?