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Yes and then sued for breach of contract as a result of the transfer fee Chelsea lost as a result of his conduct. The award was £14.6million. Don't have to sack a player to have a claim for breach of contract - especially when a player is refusing to play.

I agree but it's unlikely the club will have an ongoing dispute with a player locked into a 5 year contract. Realistically I think we'd have to cash in. Or do a Mutu on him and sue him for every bean for breach of contract.

If we accept an offer he can refuse to talk to the other club. In that situation he hides behind his contract. The tail is wagging the dog.

No, and that's the rub. If it's the case that he'll only go to Liverpool his value is potentially reduced. They may be only willing to pay say 40 mil, but someone else 70 mil. What do we do then? Give in to player power or keep a lad who refuses to play?

Hopefully the fool will.

You said "I dont believe Sigurdsson was anywhere near Southampton today. I think egg made that up. He will need to explain why." Don't call me a liar again. And stop trying to be funny, it doesn't suit you.

Glasgow, you're changing your tune. You essentially called me a liar and a fantasist because you chose not to believe the information that I was passing on. Feel free to express your opinion of something happening, but do not bring into question my honesty and integrity - have a read of the Libel warning on this board. If you have an opinion worth listening to please PM me, and I'll be happy to share my opinion of you.

17 plate AMG. I asked if it was the polish fella and the response was 'would he buy his Mercedes in South Wales' so I'm assuming car dealer plates.

I don't appreciate anyone, not least a fool like you, suggesting I'm making stuff up. You do not have to believe what I have been told, but don't be calling me a liar on a public forum.

Hilarious. As said, I can't see us landing him but the source is reliable. Nice if it's true but troll away if that makes you smile.

He was seen driving in. Can't see us landing him but passing on what I've been told.

Sigurdsson is apparently at Staplewood. Don't shoot the messenger.

3 at the back for me in the Chelsea style, so: Forster Stephens VVD Yoshida Cedric Romeo Davis Bertrand Boufal Gabbi Redmond Subs: the others.

This lad looks decent. Pace, a few tricks and can finish. Would give us a good option across the front line.

What size is the frame?

Forgive me for being underwhelmed by the prospect of a successful championship manager. We're a top 8 premier league club. I don't want a lower league manager/coach, a novice like Giggs, someone who's only managed a mid table team in Germany or France or wherever, or someone who's managed 300 clubs and been sacked countless times. Puel wasn't any if those things so I can see why he got the job - we need someone like him but who recognises the need to play a decent brand of footy. No idea who though!!

I think I'm in the minority of being scared to death by the prospect of us having a 48 year old journeyman who had one half decent season in the championship. Gary Rowett did OK in the championship and I'd be as underwhelmed by him as I would be this guy.

Blanc is where my money is. Available, big name, decent.

There's not many we've released that have gone on to prove the club wrong. I never understood Tim Sparv being let good and 49 caps for Finland suggests he's a decent player still. Hardly a Pogba or Michael Keane type error though.

Flying Dutchman is always decent. Big screens.

Thought the same. The average academy player will have bigger legs than him - looks like a fella who hasn't done any proper training for a while.

Yep, he's a proper wind up merchant who makes no decent contribution and I suspect has made many genuine fan steer clear of the site. More to follow?

Nope but very, very close. We pay, and pay well.

So what makes you think he's making it up? Our wage structure isn't as low as you'd think. Osvaldo early very very well, Ramirez also.

The sort of mindless drivel you'd be proud of.