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Sims was excellent, especially his defensive work helping out the left back. Didn't get too much going forward, but then we were mostly playing on the break in the 2nd half, soaking up a lot of pressure from Chelsea.

Right-sided CB.

as did Stephens, Gape, Little and Sims. Seager took his goal well. Good win, slightly fortunate that Chelsea kids can't shoot.

http://m.onemk.co.uk/Karl-Robinson-Southampton-loanee-Sam-Gallagher/story-28425241-detail/story.html

The English Marian Pahars...

Seager, 1-0

Stephens in the team, so he's not going back out on loan. Gallagher not in the team, means the option is there for further loan. Good to see Fraser back, if he comes through will presumably be in contention for our 3 upcoming home games.

But we didn't. Life is full of ifs and maybes. No we are not in the relegation zone and won't be for a couple or so weeks at worst, doesn't mean anything, the only time it matters is at the end of match 38 of the season. Our current "slump" shows no signs of ending any time soon, while the increasingly fewer teams below us are mostly starting to put good runs together (as usual as the business end of the season gets nearer). At the moment we are probably relying on Newcastle and Swansea failing to catch us, OK they are both ****e as well, so maybe that's how we will survive, let's hope so (ignore Villa and Sunderland they are doomed). Hopefully we will get 6 points from our next 2 league games and things will look much better, but the prospect of that happening is not too bright at present, with team spirit in tatters and a lack of serious activity in the market. If Ronald can get another performance a la Arsenal out of the team then great, but why didn't he do so against Wet Sham or Norwich? Feel free to come back at me after the Baggies and Watford wins and say "told you so", I am sure you will and I will be very happy if it happens, just that I doubt it will.

Gallagher has made 15 appearances for MK, its not the same situation with him. He had issues with his "growth spurt" which meant he was not getting in the team. AFAIK Jack is fully grown :-) Gives us more options if as expected caulker and possibly Juanmi are gone, the bench last weekend looked very thin.

Are they available to boost the U21s tonight in the League Cup against Chelsea? Would be good for the U21s to get their cup defence off to a good start. Remember Sam's goal last season.

Good news, suggests that losing Caulker is not really an issue, with Florin close to being back and Stephens here now as well. Think Gardos is back earlier than expected, hope it works out for the guy. With Forster back in contention as well, good news (strange that Foster for WBA is back at about the same time and turned out for their u21s this week, expected back on Saturday, Forster has a fight on his hand with Foster to get back into England contention, behind Hart and Butland). Now all we need is J-Rod to be fit and well.

We are not closer to 7th than a relegation place, it is now the same in points and we are 1 position closer to relegation zone. You don't think 7 defeats in 9 games is a slump already?

Really don't think Manu will be trying to sign Mane this month. They are after much bigger targets than an out of form, low scoring, ill-disciplined lower mid table player now. Mane wouldn't get near their team if they get Neymar and/or Bale as is being touted. Even thug features has managed to score a goal again.

Actually the article doesn't state that there is no option, only that hey believe there is no get out clause, in other words they have no idea. Clubs can always cancel a loan, but Saints would have to agree if there is no clause, but unless we are going to buy him ourselves (highly unlikely I hope) then we aren't going to stand in the way are we, we already know what its like having players who don't want to be here, don't need another one. Note that Boscombe also interested now.

Does 2 people constitute a party? You and Chief Helmet will enjoy yourselves though.

Jonjo O'Neill is a top race horse trainer (not as top as Mick of course) and formerly jockey.

No, weird attitude. You want us to be losers? Not much of a supporter/fan.

But posters will still be saying, "look he's only 26, he will improve, too early to judge him yet".

Linked with Celtic.

Actually if the season long loan is cancelled by Rangers because they sell him then I guess we would be compensated for the portion of the season left, that's not really getting anything back, but at least would cut our losses. Don't think its made up agent rowlocks either, hard to believe I know but some people still think he is a decent CB despite what he has shown for us. The Sunderland connection is supposedly not a rumour, they have made an approach to Rangers.

If you want to trust Wiki, then just look for the References (source citations) for any stated fact. For this one its [44] which takes you to the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34110297 Unfortunately the BBC does not cite their source, unlike Wiki.

Think its pretty well nailed on that Caulker will be gone very soon, most likely to Palace on a permanent. That's probably why he wasn't in the squad on Saturday. We don't have any say in the matter, Rangers are looking to sell and there is allegedly interest from a few teams.

Gary Monk, nice bloke, former Saints, but really not the type of manager we need. His coaching abilities are very questionable, hence why Swansea were trying to get people in to back him up. If we are looking for a new manager, someone with great coaching credentials and the ability to long term improve players is essential for the way we operate. Monk is not that man and would be totally unsuited. Moyes isn't a bad shout if we can't get Guardiola.

Our record without him in the League so far this season in P2 W2 F4 A0 Pts 6. We also beat MK Dons 6-0 without him. Maybe it will be a good thing. The only blot is the Midjyttland game.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/crystal-palace/12080462/Crystal-Palace-set-to-bid-for-Swansea-Citys-Jonjo-Shelvey.html