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Those new speakers certainly work. Please use them more wisely in future.

That's reasonable. Strong bench.

17 years old. Doubt they would be here to immediately step into the first team.

Superb reading, thanks for the link. He certainly seems to be a very 'interesting' character.

If you are willing to consider his former clubs, Hatem Ben Arfa.

Would like to see what Puel could do with him. He is possibly the most naturally able English striker out there, would love to see him here.

Wouldn't doubt it! But even then, it's been 'only' three coming in that direction. To sell in the space of three seasons, Lambert, Clyne, Lallana, Lovren, Mané; then add in Van Dijk and McQueen as possible. That would have to be some kind of record, surely?

It may be a little easier for Portuguese and Spanish clubs who to a certain degree can get around the work permit rules we have here for South American talent. But, your point does stand. We are doing it right.

I totally understand how we operate, have enjoyed the success the strategy has brought us and look forward to seeing the next group of talent come into the team and play in our colours. But why oh f**king why does it always have to be f**king Liverpool!? Their chief scout must have the easiest job in the world.

That is crazy. Love it!

Better to have one main issue to solve then the issue of setting up the chances in the first place. Our strikers/forwards cannot all stay out of form indefinitely. Even if they do, then at least the area for improvement is explicitly obvious.

Got one for Dad who collects programmes. Clearly unofficial but nice to have as a keepsake. Only cost a couple of quid.

I would be more concerned if we were not creating chances, we are, consistently so.

One bad result and an international break to stew on it = ***ts ahoy. Oh shock horror, we lost a game of football, whatever will we do!?

Southampton away in the Europa League would mean very little to them either way, considering their history. Been there, done that etc

Hmmmmmmmmmmm. Different.

Especially the children.....

Chelsea showed their class today, we didn't do badly, they did very well. First time this season we have been truly outclassed, and it's nearly November. No dramas, just one of those days today.

Yep. But, any player who has departed us, I want Bale. (Sod the rules)

Winner, right here.

Playing devils advocate, 'Junior' international stature. At senior level he is still very hit and miss. I want him to come good, but he is not the first name on the team sheet by any measure. It is so easy to forget how young he still is mind.

Wasn't there a forum take-over of a Jonas Brothers forum at one point? Spamming them MLG style?

Tadanari Lee? Jordan Robertson? Djamel Belmadi?

Eye injury!?

Sunderland are desperate, and we have taken rotation to it's very extreme. Not sure about this. Fingers crossed my pessimism is misplaced. COYS.