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Linked "again" on 30th April. Presumably though, no further developments.

You chaps should be pundits for the BBC. Far more informed an insightful than the usual mundane cllche ridden tw^ts they wheel out. You are of course correct, in that our last real 'offensive' in European competition coincided with the Norrkoping rape allegation. I'd never made the link before, so top work in doing so.

I thought charges were dropped. That said, he still seems a sulking heap of trouble, and think we should stay clear. Don't forget he chose QPR over Newcastle for 'Arry's offer of mega cash, so in the unlikely event - it won't happen - of him coming to us, he'll be angling at his next signing on fee somewhere else from day one.

Not to mention bringing in that nice Roy Keane to enhance dressing room harmony.

soft goals - but behind a fairly porous defence perhaps ? As for a GK, I'd hope for the £ speculated on (£8m) we'd be looking for a No 1 , not a back up. If only a back up, then £3-4m for a improving GK such as McCarthy at Reading (as often mentioned on here) would be more sense. Personally, I'm hoping for a GK to go straight into the first team..

Benteke out until January. So are we signing him to keep Rodriguez company for three months ? As stated on the JR to spurs rumours, would we be able to insure Benteke currently ? If not, the suggestion is a non starter.

Some fair points in there, and perhaps you have seen or studied Marshall more than I have. Ruddy though to be fair has been rated quite highly in the Premiership for the last three seasons, so not sure that should be deemed "short term". Although last season I think he was criticised a bit for some of Norwich's goals conceded.

Totally agree with you regarding those two. Jos is an own goal waiting to happen, and Yoshida is a 'mistake a game player' in my view.

Don't disagree with the point you're making, but we won't recoup £15m for Osvaldo.

Interesting comparison - Ruddy seems tarnished in Norwich's relegation whereas despite Cardiff going down, Marshall certainly had an outstanding season last year . On balance, and after last season I'd say Marshall is the better option, but as Watson knows Ruddy he is probably the more likely of the two. Both have shown in the past they can perform in the premiership, which can't be said of Forster, who for that reason is more of a gamble.

....and a manager who refused to speak English publicly for 14months..

Neither of them wearing the watch. Perhaps Lallana had his first lesson in scouse customs to the end of last season and took remaining bastards up to Murkyside with him..

Weekend or stage name perhaps ?

Excellent news. He'll make Lala look ****e.. hopefully. Now for Pelle et al

Paraphrasing - " one signing does not a summer make " But its a welcome start.

What is she doing outside the courts ? We haven't got ourselves into an employment case already have we ?

Has he made, or tried to make, any startling revelations about the club ? Not sure what the issue is.

One a week then. Sorted. And to be fair to Les he's getting on, and well Gareth, he's still learning the ropes.

Club policy is to do them one by one. Just to make you sweat a bit more between now and the start of the season.

Here's a perennial link, but saw that Brian Stock has been released from Burnley. Wonder what Brian Howard's doing these days. Oh, remember the days when we questioned if we'd be able to attract players of that quality... tell that to the kids now, and they don't believe you (bloody glory seekers). And no, NOT suggesting either CDAJFU.

Part of the job description isn't it ?

Can we sign Van Geel as well please ?

Goatboy's true identity revealed !

I remember someone posting about this defender or centre half after a pre-season friendly, saying how good he looked, and did anyone know who it was 'cos he looked one for the future etc. The response was Ryan Tafazolli , although clearly did not live up to the billing. So, moral of the story is that like youtube clips, and a 'playing out of your skin world cup series' , pre-season friendlies at Eastleigh may not be the best place to judge a player in the making. Pleased that he's obviously done something okay at Mansfield after leaving Saints though.

.. and 'knock downs' for Ings perhaps.