Saint_Tony

Fair enough, but I believe they are opinions based more on what they hope to happen (Lallana staying) rather than what they think will happen in reality.

Well if he thinks we're going to be spending that much then it's very doubtful. Very worried that we are going to go the same way as Villa

I'm just speculating, it might have been nothing to do with MP, but we don't know. Osvaldo was an MP signing, didn't get much usage out of him did he?

Are we going anywhere fast? We're still very much in the dark about plans for the summer

Both were announced on the same day? However, hadn't MP been on talks for several weeks, or was it a committee signing?

I would think yes. However, my main concern is that under Cortese there was a lot of money spent, some spent well but a lot spent poorly (Osvaldo, Ramirez). That was a big factor in NC leaving IMO, so the question remains is KL willing to risk another big transfer budget in the summer?

Sorry, but I think they are deluded. It's just people holding on to false hope. As I've said before, if Lallana and Shaw played for Newcastle for example, we'd all be on here saying that they're far too good for them and will move to a bigger club. So why is it that so many posters think they will stay with us?

Obviously the Sun make up most things, but on a serious note, if 4 or 5 first team players were to leave, how many new players will we need to sign? Strength in depth is an issue as it is

No. I've been critical of him several times and still have the opinion that he's not good enough. Don't think he offers a lot, and is too lightweight. A lot of posters have been banging on about his excellent dead ball delivery. How many goals and assists does he have?

Think it has to be that. Wanyama hasn't played enough and has been poor in a few games. Chambers also hasn't played that many games

Lampard is a surprise, I would think that might mean Carrick will miss out after what Roy said about United players. It will be good to see Roy make some brave decisions though. I'm actually getting nervous about the squad announcement, hoping Rickie goes

Yeah it seems he has only been given a chance as we had no othet options

I think part of the problem is too many people think every youngster we bring in and give a debut too will be the next big star player we produce like Shaw, Bale, Walcott etc. It's never going to happen. I'd wager that Gallagher will probably end up in League 1 soon enough

Could well be, thought I would pass it on anyway. Won't bother next time

Don't know, that's all I've heard but like I said could just be rumours. No mention of Shaw, which raises questions over whether he has a move lined up elsewhere.The thing with MP is he's never said he wants to stay. I can understand that contract talks might have been put on hold until the end of the season, but he hasn't demonstrated a desire to stay and build something here. Get the feeling we are simply a stepping stone for him, which is a little disappointing. He is replaceable though, whereas some of our players aren't

Not claiming to be ITK, never posted before but have a contact who knows someone at Spurs. Rumour is MP has already met Levy twice in the last 6 weeks. Feels he could take them to the Champions League, but wants to bring in J Rod, Lallana and Chambers. Could be bull****, but my contact has got correct info before. Would be devastating if it's true

Maybe sign Altidore from Sunderland as well? Look at his record in the dutch league

So he's off to Spurs within 2 weeks. At least that gives us plenty of time to appoint a new manager for pre-season

Isn't 'MoPo's' win percentage up to around 35% now?

I think a lot of posters are over exaggerating his contribution this season. He's missed a lot of games, and he's been hit or miss in those that he's played. However, I have been very impressed with him in the last few games and think he will be one of our key players next season. I forget he is still young and has huge potential

Correct, he's only going to leave for a better job. If Lallana and Shaw leave I'd still expect him to stay if no other team makes an approach.

Far too defensive, will be very surprised if we score today. 2-0 Swansea

You need to have a range of opinions. The only thing I hate on here is when certain posters claim 'the forum said this' when referring to the opinion of 1 or 2 posters. You need the likes of Glasgow on here, otherwise we'd just be one big happy family having a big party because we are in 8th place and none of our good players will ever leave.

Wasn't there one at Derby? Beattie hoofed the ball way up in the air, Paul Jones misjudged it and it dropped it in off the bar? Only goal of the game if I remember

No point, he's off to United in the summer...