NJS

Get the fuckers lasered - one of the best things I've ever done.

I'd go for two wingers (as well) - Milner id a trier but will never be top notch imo and Duff just hasn't done it. I still see Charlie in the middle.

Confidence is the key to everything here. If we had beaten them it would have set us up for the rest of the season - we need that first win.

I said in August that if given the choice between a modest spend with complete debt write-off and too many average players brought in I'd prefer the former and I stand by that. Fair point, but our first 11 is seriously wanting. I agree - I'd be happy if none of the 5 midfielders on show today are here next August.

I said in August that if given the choice between a modest spend with complete debt write-off and too many average players brought in I'd prefer the former and I stand by that.

He built his reputation on low spending then whinges about lack of spend. The crap he bought and the dross they played is not his fault. Yeah, right.

The problem is no comebacks - they are on a salary and never get dropped anyway. 3 weeks after giving that ludicrous goal at Chelsea, Riley was refereeing us in London again. Dean today has let them get away with constant thuggery - I hope he doesn't completely bottle it like with the goal.

I do have a profound lack of imagination. I might have a day at Alton Towers. Nah, I mean short term I guess. I get the impression a lot of people would jack it in immediately and to hell with anyone who has to pick up their work. It would take me a good month to finish off anything I was currently working on and do a handover that didn't drop some people in the shit. I like to think I'd do that Then I'd apply for a year of unpaid leave, use that to travel, spend, treat the family, move house etc. Then I'd take a look at what I did and if I still want to, because I reckon that year could change me quite a bit. But I'd definately want something to get up before midday for, whether it was my own company or someone elses. I get what you're saying (especially about dropping people in the shit) but at the same time I don't think I could last if I came back to work knowing I had £xm in the bank - I think the slightest problem would be met with "fuck it". I also think it would cause problems from other people if they knew about it - thats why a clean break sounds better. Of course as you say theres nothing to stop you working for yourself if you felt your brain was dying. I honestly think I could fill 20 years with activities before even thinking of work.

Reminds me of: The bad news is Richard Whiteley's dead - the good news is he died of pneumonia which is a 9 letter word which uses all the vowels.

Taylor has definitely been a scouse mouthpiece for ages - I think he was brought in by us to advise on fan liasion as that was his big thing (fair enough). Wraith is also notable for his fascination with that jailed gangster - Charles something?

Rogan Taylor became a rent-a-quote after Hillsborough and landed some nonsense post like "reader in football at Lennon University" or something - nice to see something positive from 96 deaths.

Theres enough crime in the city when they just need to feed their smack habits - imagine how much there will be if they have to finance their club. Also I can't help but mention that one of the 4 clubs who according to the media no club can ever, ever aspire to get within a million miles of without being dismissed as deluded to the point of insanity are SEVENTH in the table.

For money but it has to be something you sort of enjoy which is the case for me. Without being nasty I think the idea of winning the lottery and still working displays a profound lack of imagination - I wouldn't be sitting around all day - I'd be off discovering the world as a first thought with a "9-5 routine" being the last thing I'd be think of. I can understand the psychological need for this in the normal course of things but to not want out of if given the chance is sad imo.

zog will miss the match against aston villa... I watched the first half and would just like to say. 1. Arsenal are still the biggest cheats in the league (see Sagna's dive). 2. Mike Riley is a bottleless big team's poodle who should be sacked.

Horrible story but I saw a report where suspicions only arose when a neighbour who the stupid bitch had talked to about hiring a hitman went to the police. I took that to mean that the medical profession had no clue what had happened which is worrying if true.

I think we should be able to get 5 wins - the worry is that they probably won't come for a little while (Sunday aside) so confidence might go beyond repair. In that sense it will be good if the scouse cunt game is postponed to later so this dodgy looking run isn't too many games before we play some garbage again.

A couple of the stories allude to Wise getting sick of team management and wanting something else - that seems okay but I remember Roeder saying the same when he took over the academy. As others have said Wise would have to prove himself in a big way (recommending the next Kaka who we sign for 10p for example) before anyone would accept him as replacement manager.

After reading what its all actuually about I agree - especially the mackems who were pissing themselves laughing yesterday on the SMB along side dozens of threads asking why players don't sign for them and why Keane didn't buy any decent foreigners. I'm also happier having read the article in terms of Keegan's happiness with it - I was worried a bit yesterday.

I could see it making sense as an assistant or coach but DOF seems a bit askew.

I would like to see a creative midfielder signed if possible but otherwise agree with the "assess and wait" pov. Look at the stories saying we are after full backs when I think Enrique is beginning to show himself to be a decent player and Keegan hasn't seen Beye (Or Faye for that matter regarding CBs). People might say we need cover which is fair enough but I'll commit heresy now and say Carr has been decent since he came back.

We had 7 or 8 months of a man who analysed the opposition to death and provided detailed game plans - the result was unambitious, turgid dross. "Play football" is the freshest thing I've ever heard in comparison. (Though realistically a happy medium would be better)

If by some miracle H&W hang on, I demand that every single BBC sports programme for the next 40 years starts with the goal.

This is a bit like appointing Keegan - my head says it stupid but my heart thinks that maybe, just maybe it'll work. I hope so.

The cynic in me says that Shearer doesn't want to be associated with the regime if it crashes and burns - which is why I'd be surprised if he takes the "worthwhile role".

The same weekend as the Dyer/Bowyer thing, the England Rugby captain laid out an opponent with a punch - no action from the RFU and no police action. Two Watford players had a fight at the same level as the Bowyer/Dyer fight - no red cards, no action. Victim mentality? - I call it pointing out London/Southern hypocricy and I don't give a shit what anyone says.