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Nobody cares why. In any case, players will say whatever suits their purposes. It's what happens next which is important.

This is the problem. It might cost him a few bob in the short term, though even then he could just get a sick note like Osvaldo, but the club will probably think all things considered it's better to sell him. I just hope he ****s off abroad.

Bit rosy.

I'd jump at the chance. You get well paid, well looked after, top facilities, and you improve so much you might get to play for your country in the World Cup, and when that's over you move on to a club that pays you more money and you play in the CL.

Great..........oh, is he any good?

Clearly has leadership qualities and I agree that it sets a good example to others coming through the system. Unfortunately, Lallana has set a precedent...

Steven Davis. Captain of NI. Formerly captain of Glasgow Rangers. Always professional on and, as far as I can tell, off the pitch.

Interesting that he plays most of the game with his back to goal. What I'd like to know, and the article doesn't tell me, is what transformed him from a striker with a poor goal scoring record into a prolific striker at Feyenoord. This would give us an indication of how we might play next season, should we sign him.

Reads like an epitaph.

Not sure why some are getting hung up on visions. It's all a bit Life of Brian.

Correct. Some players or their agents will make up any old cobblers to get what they want.

My question was rhetorical. Sorry.

To which I would add the domino effect.

They were always going to leave.

So why didn't we make an official approach before players were sold?

Worry about the quotes. Ignore the comment. They won't put all kids in. But Schneiderlin's going. It's a fact. It's a b@stard.

It wasn't muddled. He knew exactly what he wanted and exactly how to go about getting it. Oh, and you'll still be able to enjoy watching him.

Me too but that's heart not head.

I watched that YouTube clip and, sorry about this, he reminded me of David Nugent.

Big hole to fill if we play as last season. Anyone know whether Koeman favours wingers over wing backs? If so, it should be easier to get a good defender and spend the balance on a wide man with pace.

Sevilla is interested in his left leg but hiccup at the price of 12m.

Bit of a stroll for him last night compared with playing for Saints when he looks drained at the end from all the pressing and running. Not often did he stray more than 10 yds from the centre circle nor should he in that role. Not only does he keep possession (I actually counted two misplaced passes) but he is very aware of the shape of his team, where his team mates are and where the opposition players are and makes sure he fills in and keeps the shape when team mates stray. Every team needs a Schneiderlin. I fear he may end up at Arsenal.

In the second game he was very good.

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/hull-and-tottenham-open-talks-over-4m-michael-dawson-deal-9562469.html "Hull have opened talks with Tottenham over signing captain Michael Dawson in a £4million deal." Dawson to Hull, Lovren to Tottenham?

The quality of opposition was lower as were the stakes. Playing poorly and winning (Robson 90) is infinitely preferable to playing poorly and losing (Hodgson against CR and U). Normally I would tend towards consistency with Managers as it's obvious how fortunes can change in a few matches but soon I'll be running out of World Cups. Roy clearly isn't an idiot and only a fool would suggest that he is. He has two years on his contract. Let's hope he turns it around.