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You're supposed to say something reassuring but i'll keep taking my chances otherwise I wouldnt get to see many places! Anyhow, it's so much about the idea of close marking scholes but rather the suggestion that it could have been seabourne or Richardson......in CM.....against Utd. I think Utd would have been rubbing their hands together at the prospect.

Good post

Is it really fact? Is it really clear? Or is it all just based on speculation and little whispers? Journalists who are closer to the club than those writting rubbish stories about Redknapp and Benitez have said that the club are looking at a long term strategy which doesn't include sacking Adkins. If it happens it happens but I've seen nothing to suggest that any of it is "fact"

Can people stop suggesting that Chaplow plays? Cheers

As a slightly nervous flyer, I find it concerning that you were a commercial airline pilot.....I thought good decisions when under pressure is essential!?

Look forward to that then

He's been pretty good by anyones standard except of course if you made the foolish mistake if writing Lambert off before the season began and have difficulty eating a bit of humble pie

I said ultimately it will be Cortese's responsibility. However, if Adkins said he was happy with Davis and happy for us to get a young promising keeper rather than a number 1 then responsibilty is soon fragmented isn't it?

Yea, completely agree. I think left back position in particular will really hurt us unless Fox improves significantly. And to be honest, I personally think that if he focused on his concentration and positioning, he can be way more effective. I've seen Shaw a couple of times and always thought he looked really good so might be an option. I know people say he was poor against stevenage but he was hospitalised soon after with a nasty illness. Maybe benefit of the doubt required?

First question is difficult to answer. If they thought Davis was good enough and that Gazza is a real talent then they may have been content, yes. Second question....I don't think Kelvin is good enough having seen his performances so far. If Gazza isnt ready to come in any time soon then I think we will drop uneccessary points.

If they thought Davis was/is good enough and the scouting of Gazza showed that he was the real deal, not inconsievable to believe that they want a season to integrate. We were also linked to Butland who had a similar amount of games at the same level domestically so if they thought he was as good at much better value then whats the difference?

Well he said he wanted 1 CB, maybe 2.....he got 1 He also said he wanted 1 GK, maybe 2....he got 1 one plus a development keeper. This whole "Adkins never got what he wanted" line is a little misleading.

If we get relegated because of a lack of defensive signings the entire structure and all those involved will be culpable....Adkins included. If you take Reeds quotes literally and Adkins only role is to coach the players the club provides, why was he travelling and watching players way before they actually sign?

Yep. I was horrified by the decision at the time but with the power of hindsight, we got Adkins who did what we needed him to do and Pardew went on to do a great job at Newcastle. All's well that ends well and all that. I think everyone would be curious to know what happened though but probably best left alone

Ultimately NC will be responsible as he oversee's the entire structure. The assumption that NA has little or no input into transfers is not logical however. Why was NA in Holland watching Yoshida and and was also travlling to watch Mayuka LAST SEASON if we has no say or involement

He said that he couldnt give details because of the NDA but also said it was in place for 3 months I believe. It was when he was on goals on sunday soon after he was sacked. Anyway, it's not practicle or normal to have an NDA which is binding for more than a reasonable period of time. The silence on the matter from both parties is a good indication that both are pretty comfortable for it not to be out in the open.

Which has already expired.....

Some people were saying that Kelvin is as good as Green and i think thats still a fair opinion. Some people (including myself) said that the consistency and quality of football played was the best in their lifetime. This is still true for me, I liked the squad and set up over the last couple of seasons as well as the winning mentality. Still, goad away if it makes you guys feel any better.

Must be element of wrong doing on Pardews part. If he felt it was unjust, why hasn't he ever come out and say?

You should write a book about it, everyone loves a good conspiricy.

Delph....8M Few more in recent years I'm sure

It was about right for the current market as it is today

No because Sarcasm isn't an emotion that I'm aware of.

Bullet Point Reasons to be unhappy: - We have failed to beat the top teams in England and even Europe in our opening 4 games - Cortese and Reed spent all summer conspiring behind Adkins back, bringing in their signings and completely ignoring Adkins - We have wasted 12M on Ramirez when we could have been signing 4 x Titus Brambles for the same amount - We have been embarrassed by empty seats at St Marys - We have an unwelcome contingent of plastic Japanese supporters - Adkins is no longer a good manager because of the subs he used against Utd - We don't have Gary Neville as a coach - Hansen has said that we if don't win our next two games, it's over for us with 32 games to play - Kelvin is now short and fat

The weather is looking a bit overcast and breezy.....