Patrick Bateman

I got him totally wrong. Thought that Jos would be the one who could step up to the Prem and not Fonte - clearly I couldn't have been more wrong. Delighted for Fonte, but a bit gutted that Jos hasn't been able (yet?) to do it especially as he became such a big player for us last season!!

Fox isn't that bad going forward, wondered if Lallana is out, whether Fox would be a good option at left midfield - or is that just insane? Probably.

Them linking up reminds me (slightly) of Bridge and Marsden - except I actually think Puncheon and Clyne are technically better, but their understanding is getting towards that level I think??

To be honest, "probably" - I honestly can't remember now! I had an ex who lived in Erdington, but she was from Sutton Coldfield - we went to a couple of pubs on the way to Cov, one in particular in a village called the Bull & something - no idea where or what it's called, but the food was fantastic!

I thank you! I don't mind Coventry, some good memories of the place - used to stay for many a night a hotel on Holyhead Road. I will say that, as bad as Coventry is, there are some cracking pubs in the surrounding villages!

Peter Reid?

This still makes me laugh!

Yep and Stoke's Geoff Cameron.

Couple that I enjoyed that stand out for me; Saints winning 3-1 up at Middlesbrough when Gray was in charge (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2001/sep/30/match.sport4), only about 400 Saints up there but what a great match and I remember even Ripley was good that day!!!! Saints losing away at Feyenoord pre-season. Rubbish football, but excellent week away!

Not great was he? I don't think he's in any danger of getting near the first team soon. I thought Cody Cropper was pretty good (commanding and solid) and our number 6 - sorry, I have no idea who it was? Mayuka will be good for us though - think he needs to settle. Man Utd's nippers didn't seem any big deal to be honest.

Agreed. We have to beat this dross, especially during their down periods.

One hundred and six, one hundred and six, we [sic] hold the record, one hundred and six. We don't give a f**k, we don't give a f**k, we are svamtum, we don't give a f**k. The only thing I remember from the last match. ********, hope we smash them.

I thought that, he looks a bit ill!

Agree! When's it on, this Friday or next Friday? I always thought he was a bit of a c*ck anyway, so to see him take a pasting will be hilarious.

Agree! When's it on, this Friday or next Friday? I always thought he was a bit of a c*ck anyway, so to see him take a pasting will be hilarious.

Brilliant.

If Shaw does get injured, they I'd imagine Fox would "do" at left back. But yes, would be good to have some class back up in case. But would someone come in as back up and would they want to block Shaw's development/progress?

Study this; http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table Norwich haven't won away and have only scored 4 goals in 7 matches away. Chances are they may get one against us, however, play as we have been doing and I think (hope?) we should win. Then I'd take a draw at Anfield as the odds would suggest that's a likely outcome I think. 4 points from the next 2 matches would be lovely and not too greedy surely?

Can't see any sales at all to be honest. Our squad isn't huge, those on loan will no doubt stay on loan and probably a couple more will follow, but I can't see any being sold yet.

But mate, you know as well as I do that people's opinions with football change more often than their pants. All I'll say (again) is; "Oh no, not Jerry f***ing Edwards"

Good.

I have no idea. Any reason you're asking other people who don't know? I suggest you either ask Nigel directly or, wait and bloody see at the weekend. Jesus wept.

Helmets.

Who cares!

I have no words for this thread. Maybe one, muppet.