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Very fair post.

Not really a dig, it's a valid point...

wtf? Mate I never said I disagreed with it. I just imagine that things have changed and it is no longer an idle threat. I think you need to stop reading something which isn't there.

Good film but I wouldn't go that far! Inception was really engrossing and an interesting concept. I enjoyed it a lot.

Things have changed now.

Seems unlikely that the revenue would be higher if the advertising space is significantly down wouldnt you say? Not that I particularly noticed. I shall have another look next time I'm down there.

Ward is going to Millwall.

That's my thoughts on it as well. Even if we signed Torres, it would be great to structure the deal so that we can have him on loan for five months. There are a number of reasons why we might not feel the transfer fee is the way to go in five months time. It doesn't automatically follow that Pardew has doubts about the player.

Bust as Alpine clearly provokes the biggest reaction and since his comments on occasion seem SO extreme, perhaps getting him to tone them down (or at least allow others to have a differing point of view without ridicule) would be the best place to start? Fair comment?

If Alpine was in anyway conciliatory and understood that others were entitled to an opposite view or a view slightly less extreme than his negative one without being 'happy-clappy' or 'sheep' then this board would be a lot more pleasant and I think Alpine would find that people would be more courteous to him as well. Treat others how you would like to be treated, maybe if he spent less time laughing or being patronising towards other people's quite valid opinions then he would get a lot more respect and understanding.

Yep. I say it's a good idea with that proviso. If it is watertight and we get first call on him then it is much better than signing him outright IMO no matter what his ability.

Not necessarily. All it does is reduce any risk (there is risk with ALL players). It's a really good idea IMO.

But what are the right moves? Clearly Pardew feels this is it and I trust him with that.

And besides, EVERY signing is a risk. Clearly it is not enough of a risk for Pardew to feel it is not worth it.

Wilson gone to Stoke apparently...

It's not what he says but how he says it.

Wilson has been sold to WBA supposedly. Lol their last really promising player.

I know. I'm ignoring deppo because he just posts as a wind up. I wasn't discussing you being banned. I think you are a touch paranoid.

The majority do not think it is 'wonderful.' They have taken a wait and see approach rather than being underwhelmed.

What do you envision him being? And why do you not think he will fit in?

Why? How can you possibly come to that conclusion if you have never seen him play? It's like you forming an opinion on a saints player without ever seeing him...oh.

Nobody has a f**king clue that he won't!!! Oh sorry you have a feeling about it.

But equally if we had signed him, you can't force someone to play if they refuse (Kenwyne Jones).

You also said When he can't.

But how do you know the ones complaining about ticket prices etc were the ones dishing out abuse?