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And don’t forget he was injured at Blackburn and out for quite a while. Also adding to why he was rotated frequently on his return.

Think he started really well there, and most of the assists possibly came in the first few months. But it seemed to drop off a cliff, for whatever reason.

I wonder what the lead news item is in Scotland this morning

Henry Winter at the centre of another controversy and leading a moral crusade. Can’t wait for the Northern Echo editorial tomorrow.

Shame Dragan didn’t have any contacts in the White House to assist the Spygate issue. Come on Donald, bollocks to the Middle East and all that shit going on, the Saints disqualification was a world injustice.

On the topic of JWP’s time at West Ham I remember reading how Hammers fans thought he was a ‘steal’ on his early performances. Not sure what went wrong, but clearly Potter and more especially Nuno saw his West Ham career go down the pan.

Some of the responses dismissing JWP are understating his importance to us and efforts over a number of seasons. From my recollection he always gave his all, often in a crap team. Free kicks were outstanding, although I accept the argument that this sometimes glossed over other shortcomings in his game. I’m not sure he’s the salvation if he returns, but could offer something. But can’t fault him for leaving when he did, still had aspirations of England call ups. I certainly wouldn’t put him in the journeyman category (having been at two clubs in his career).

On seeing some of the YouTube clips of him he looked quite creative so could see the Azaz role being a fit. On the downside though I expect he’ll want to be a starter wherever he goes, so the ‘job sharing’ with Finn may not appeal. Perhaps Tonda will find a way to accommodate both.

What’s that in ‘old money’?

Must admit to knowing nothing about him until his name appeared here. Google search offers different suggestions as to where he plays, seems that he hasn’t nailed down his position. Mention of AM, LM, and Whoscored indicate playing at LB even. Where does he play for Northern Ireland ?

Think he’s heavily linked with Celtic. Dont know a lot about him, what does he bring ? Would he be the Azaz alternative option ?

Agree he doesn’t seem an alternative option to Azaz to me. Although JWP would strengthen the MF options I don’t see him as a replacement for Jander should he leave. Jander is a far more dynamic player in how he moves the ball around.

Add in the inarticulate and stuttering twat on BBC news last night and it really does seem a race to the bottom among the tv companies.

Although I remember him getting round the pitch quite well when he was with us, have to wonder if he’s still got that in him. The appearance he made under Martin he looked suited to the passing game, but we moved up through the gears a bit more under Tonda. Is he up to that ? JWP’s career seems to have been put in mothballs for three years.

Might have been the angle of camera but he looked pretty small in the goal. Shame he moved too soon for Salah’s kick.