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And I wouldn't be at all surprised if Cortese concludes that there's "inside information" behind Samuel's article, and draws his own conclusions about where it came from. If so - given that Cortese's ego might well be bruised by that article, anything could happen. After Sunday. And I'm NOT sure he will get those funds. As I've said before, my fear is that Cortese won't release much Summer money to Pardew because he can argue that he already did that without seeing his (Cortese's) desired return. I just don't want to see us caught in a twilight where Cortese won't fire Pardew but won't back him either.

I agree with this but I'm not sure Cortese is completely focused on points totals. In his mind I think the damage may already be done, with vital points dropped against inferior squads. If he feels we should have made the playoffs, and I suspect he does, he'll view the season as unsatisfactory and act accordingly - if AP doesn't beat him to it.

I can't help but think that this article might have sealed AP's fate at SMS, one way or the other. It comes across as one-sided but "well-connected" - like something we might read in AP's end of career autobiography. And that might not be lost on Cortese. Cortese may be experiencing one of the dangers of getting on the wrong side of the British media - attack one of them and many others will see it as an attack on them. Not a good day for us. I hope NC's and ML's interest in English football didn't just drop a few notches.

Yes, and the cut-out are on the decline. They seem committed to making it work. Arbosolootly.

Nothing like a bit of ninety-six!

Aimed at one of the nicest guys in the game? Scum.

Not wishing to ignite a war, but do people feel that tonight's subs are those of a manager prioritizing the league above the JPT? Just asking.

I'm not liking the sound of this right now. C'mon guys, finish it off.

Stick your fingers in your eyes?

It sounds like a big stadium with a small crowd. Any idea of the number?

If we think that's a joke, I'd bet my house that he'll turn up as an assessor before too long.

I've heard it's very, very dark inside a rectum.

Are the MK lot mad about the Fonté incident?

Arrrrrbsoloooooootly! Now we neeeeeed to wooork of keeupping a clee-un shee-ut.

Dave-isms: "Wot we don't want to do is: A) give that goal right back B) concede a silly goal C) pick up any injuries D) change the way we're playing E) pick up any silly bookings F) ????

"Wot we don't want to do now is ...

Mercury.

Non, c'est GM. Il est la merde.

Doo, doo, doo, doo, diddly, diddly doo

I hear you, Andy. It's as though he's sharing a secret. On the radio.

Stop talking about "overseas users". We are unworthy.

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Failing that, try the wife's lingerie drawer.

Anyone else falling asleep?

Thought the same myself, Art.