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I heard mention of Martin Chivers both pre-match and at half time yesterday, but didn’t hear what exactly it was. Sounded as if his daughter, and grand children were there, expected to see them pitchside perhaps, but not the case. Not criticising that, they probably don’t need or want to be in the public glare. I suppose that passes as a ‘tribute’

Steve Moran within a couple of minutes of coming on as sub v Manchester City (4-1)

Vague recollection that his goal was on MOTD as well (v Blackpool ?)

Might be an Olympic event soon then.

Don’t think he tried that with Dame Edna. Might have had a big surprise had he done so.

Semenyo as I understand it played in one early round of the competition. Guehli played every round for Palace up the Quarter Final stage. My view is that neither should be eligible for Man City at such a late stage of the competition. Not as if they don’t have a major advantage over other clubs in the cup without adding an injection of c£80m new players to the squad. Anyone know if the same cup tied rules apply to the FA Cup ? (Brooks jokes aside that is)

And don’t forget Wenger. All complaining about fixtures piling up and the rigours of the English season. Ridiculous when you consider how fixtures used to be played, especially over the Christmas, new year and Easter periods.

Christ, I’m old enough to remember the ‘coalman’ making deliveries in our village !

A really good find Gloucester, well done. I think I’ve got this on a video in the roof space as late 80’s both BBC and ITV dug into their archives to produce compilation videos of teams.

Found this : may appeal to some.

Don't think may would mind if he turns out to be a Stern John Mk II for the rest of the season.

And Bazunu. But it still doesn't go above 4.

I too am overjoyed at this signing, possibly the most ecstatic I've been over a January striker signing since Carillo. Yes, can't wait to see the Canadian Carillo firing them in against Watford on Saturday.

I'm still haunted by 1980 League Cup tie

It would be logical but for the fact a)we don’t have to release AA (unless we have a suitable replacement and are getting a good £ for him, £7m I don’t think we are) b)the incoming player isn’t a steaming pile of turd

I’ve not read anything about him having any pace. As for the World Cup being the great motivator, wasn’t the same said about Downs ?

Have thought something similar although about the Hull match. If I remember he didn’t appear for the press interview for some time, so wonder if it was not only discussion in the dressing room but with Spors as well over the direction of the club and influence from above

Was AA one of the names highlighted by Alfie House the other week??

In which case we could bring back Ballard for a lot less. Not advocating it but rather than some 30 year old no marks

At £10-15m , I’d accept selling AA this window. At £7m, plus whatever add ons, I’d say ‘no bollocks’ go in the summer. Unless of course he is one of the main ‘bad apples’ the club simply want to get rid of.

From this and other posts, can I be the first to christen him the ‘Canadian Carillo’ ?

Typical replace AA with this donkey. SR at its finest

Not sure we can recall a season long loan without Derby’s agreement. Shouldn’t be any such problem for Downes, where Hamburg have already seen enough

After his time at Rangers I was expecting he might offer us something. But no. I think his running style didn’t help fans perception of him. He always looked as if he was the player that was trying to keep going in the 97th minute. Trouble was that was his style from kick off. Agree with you, won’t be missed.

Typifies something wrong in the game. Player with potential, makes big money signing for Chelsea, but only plays handful of games before being shunted out on loan, eventually to one of their own clubs (Strasbourg).