Badger

He was a 'shoe-in' for it. If Arabs have such things.

Golac for me too. Second place is between Pahars,Svenson and Niemi.

Pulis- wasn't he welsh

Agree with most of your point but not that these two would be short term signings. On the contrary infact, as I think both have potential,and in Pilkington's case fully expect him to reach the Prem and perform there.

The 'thin stripe' is a little worrying.

amateur

Assassin

At the moment the GD's and goals scored do not seem to be doing the job of seperating the teams. Never mind. We are probably ahead in the conference co-ordinators column.

que ?

I don't normally claim to be ITK but a good connection of mine in the catering trade reckons our next big signing will be French, a highly regarded Chef de cuisine. Surprised with his other connections Cortese does not bring in some Italian waiters as well.

My only problem with that is the fact some of our best conferencing co-ordinators have previously looked to leave the academy to co=ordinate conferences at The Emirates etc.

He's only 23,so as far as conferencing co-ordinators go, I'd say he's one for the future. We need strength in depth,even in the catering department FFS.

Now that would be amusing,and I suspect Cotterrill will want to go if given the option,as he probably knows he might be on a few weeks in the new season to impress the new owners before he's on his way again.

Definitely amongst the biggest 'pullers' in the division. Yes if he fulfills his potential.

No, he spent a fortune to help them become mediocre, albeit with one glorious run in Europe.

"Blown off" ?

Home shirt would be alright. Not impressed by the away shirt template but it does seem likely in view of how widely it has been circulated elsewhere. Personally I think the black away shirt has been done to death, every club going has had one over the last few seasons. Ditto for yellow/blue although this has stretched over forty years now, although the navy/yellow strip of two seasons ago was a good variation on the theme. I would not rule out a sky/navy combination making a return. and yes good work by the original post.

No, I think his 'moment' was in 1978 when Archie Gemmill made a monkey of him.

moll

He's linked with Villa. Not popular with the fans,but what does Randy Spastic know about 'soccer' and its tribalism in the UK ?

Depends who they bring in. Forest talking to Permatanned McLaren. Birmingham - no idea. I suspect Martin O'Neill's name will be linked with both,and if he manages to sell or let that flat in Winchester, then he'd probably be interested in either post esp.Forest.

I saw a midlands edition of a paper this morning in which McLeish was said to be Villa's new target.The timing of it all seems remarkable.

I'll be surprised if Martin O'Neill does not feature in the running for the Forest job.

Gerd Muller Gunther Netzer The Dutch team 1974 Brazil 1970 - names Jarzinho,Rivelino,Tostao stick in my mind from that (childhood) World Cup Alan Ball -( watch the 1966 Final on DVD again).

Pilkington should be in there.