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Can't get enough of that 1990 season

I like Milner, as a centre midfielder as he was at Villa, but not out wide. Is Hodgson really going to start him? Seems strange considering the options he has in chamberlain, Lallana and Stirling.

I wonder how much QPR are going to want for him?

This is certainly the thread for championship manager fans. Wish I still had the time to play. My brummie friend tells me they have a couple of decent youngsters coming through Birminghams ranks that are being linked with prem sides. The last time he suggested players we might sign it was Redmond and Butland and that was long before we ever got a glimpse of them. Reece Brown and Demarai Gray are supposedly the next big thing. Not seen them myself, but maybe someone on here has seen them playing for England Under 17s? Possibly more youngsters is not what we need, but there won't be an endless conveyor belt from our academy. Like football in general it will goes through cycles and it might be a while before genuine top class players come through. We've certainly taken our share in recent times.

story no doubt supplied to press by Fonte's agent. I know players coming up to a year (or two years in some cases) left on their contracts are going to be more attractive to the buyer, but nine times out of ten I'd wager it was the agent putting a little pressure on the existing club to offer the right contract to their client.

the other problem with the getting players as part of the deal with these big clubs is they tend to be on massive wages.

Did he charge him to park his van in his drive? ;-)

I realise twitter is not the place to find my transfer information. Just passing it on for those on here that don't tweet. Connor Armstrong posted it, but said it was garnered from stories online. When I searched I could only find £27m which happens to be €33m.

£33m according to Twitter. Bull**** or not at least the price is more palatable to me.

Very good post. I just wonder where we would have finished? What do you think? Top 6,5,4? Maybe if Lovren hadn't got injured?

Likewise. Perfect fit for them. Defensive midfielder with the pace and power that they need, but with the passing ability they demand. When van man said two or three would leave I immediately thought Morgan would be one of those. The lack of recognition at international level irks him, and just getting on the WC reserve list is not going to be enough. I have to say I think he is also not terribly happy playing alongside Wanyama. Victor eats his space and his possession.

On twitter to hey are saying that MUTV reporter Jonathon Northcroft is saying that Shaw wants the move and it's close to being completed. Either we have given permission or they have tapped him up. Not a subscriber to MUTV so no idea if this is true.

Just shows how sensible Wengers policy was a few years back of signing the absolute cream of young talent from the lower divisions. Something we should not be afraid of doing. I wonder how many of our fans would **** themselves if we found out £15m was going on a 17 year old league 1 player this summer?

That's a good thing though. Hate seeing the big sides win the cup only for their fans to meh the whole thing

When Bruce decided to taunt wenger by bringing on laughable players like McShane I just knew he was pushing his luck.

Sounds credible, but I suspect £6m is what MOPO agent is trying to squeeze out of Spurs, so has placed a bull**** story in the paper suggesting that's what Saints are offering.

I'm tempted to suggest the Express have got desperate, what with the Mail stealing the march on the saints transfer stories/rumours, so have gone big with their own exclusive/rumour.

Mc****e with another of his tremendous touches. Couldn't get in my five a side team.

I really want it to go all the way so I can see McShane take a penalty. He's right up there with Darren Powell in terms of footballing ability.

Wolves

I think we might need Turkish to tell us if we allowed to believe this story as I a not sure if it positive or negative.

I'd go further in saying taking one player ou, Shaw specifically, could easily upset the balance of the whole side. When chairman are shipping mattresses to get that critical edge you know there are fine lines between winning and losing games. Those mm go out the window when you sell, what quite,frankly has been our whole left side and on occasions our best attacking weapon. I know there is a big difference between Fox and Shaw, but when Shaw was injured last season and Fox came in we were woeful. One player can tip,the balance. Obviously we'd hope to narrow the gulf in quality between Shaw and the replacement, but you will see a drop off in our attacking threat for certain and we will all look at the loss of Rodriguez or Lallana, but it will be no Shaw. I'd like to see us get one of these touted players sign a massive new contract just as Lallana did in league 1 as that was the start of everything. Alternatively put in a big big for someone to show we are going forward. Mind you everyone will just think we are doing a spurs and buys before selling.

Last three years spending £48m spent, £25m sold £49m spent, £6m sold £34m spent, £4m sold Obviously the TV income has gone up somewhat this year, and they have the CL income next, so who knows by how much that effects their spending money.

That's interesting. Two names to try and remember in the coming years. Been a while since we allowed the likes of Phillips, Cureton and Eadie to slip through our fingers.