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Not sure you can say he's world class until you've seen him being world class tbh. He's obviously talented but as yet he has done nothing to suggest he's in the 'world class' division. Messi, Ronaldo, Van Persie are world class.

I'm glad we are.

Lol Atkins was sacked by Cardosa according to old monkey head.

Us and Villa bid 15million and it's rejected, so Liverpool go in with 8million. Niceone.

4-3-3?

Perhaps somewhat telling that we were/are linked and he played for Espanyol last season...

Liverpool have a bid for Coutinho rejected apparently.

Perhaps not the best time for this thread?

Yup. Can now start to take notice of both their positive and negative stories!

Ha, may take a while!

Who knows how reliable this is, but if we get Astori and Coutinho out squad should be good enough to stay up regardless of manager.

I didn't miss the point, I don't believe there is one. I am by absolutely no means happy with Adkins being sacked, nor do I bemoan anyone for feeling completely ****ed off, however I do not see the point in focussing on an act of misjustice that will never be reversed. I realise no one believed that Adkins will be reinstated if they sing his name or protest, I just don't agree that there's still a point in doing it when the team's there to support.

Would be very interested to hear the views of a cross-section of Espanyol fans. Any chance georgeweahscousin? Cheers for that article btw. Interesting reading.

Seeing as our new manager has a reputation for looking to youth teams for potential first team players, and since we have already seen the somewhat unexpected emergence of Luke Shaw this season, are there any youth team players (u21 or u18s) that could be good enough to step up this season?

Yup definitely heard Valencia mentioned. And was touted as a possible Real Madrid boss.

Really don't know.

Can you do the goal against Middlesborough last season?!

See ya

Is he any good? I thought all their good players had been sold, hence Pochettink leaving?

Hope he coaches better than he plays

Oh come on. 1 year of Results doesn't tell u his ability. Neither this year nor his 'manager of the year' year can offer a true reflection of how he'll do here. No one knows, we'll have to wait and see.

:'-(

Yes I know that, but my point is if they've sold their best players that implies the ones they have left aren't that great. This bloke is one of those players that's still there.

Considering we've been repeatedly told today that Espanyol sold all of their good players, I'm not sure this is particularly exciting?!