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1) That '2nd eleven' back four are a worry, let's hope the first set stay fit and suspension free. Richardson and Seaborne are only bit-part players at this level, and Shaw needs to develop. 2) Kelvin has to stay right at the top of his game, he doesn't dominate his area and I think he will need Yoshida and Jos to take charge defensively. 3) Personally I can't see Chappers getting much time on the pitch, he gives a lot of effort but in the Prem I can't see it amounting to much - thought he might go in this window. 4) Did we really spend £7M for a backup striker ? J-Rod and Lee will need to play reasonably regularly to keep them happy, and there is Nigel's quandary. ( 5) And there is also our secret weapon Shteeeeve. ) I see the potential for a lot of 5-4 wins.

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My son is monitoring the news feeds : "Clint Dempsey want's to move to Liverpool to play at the highest level....Have the scousers found a way to travel back to the 70's ?"

Given the BBC reading of TB's statement Appy's comments are irrelevant - if they fold the players are free agents.

Angel Gabriel on Twitter: "How did Southampton get Gaston Ramirez. This guy is pure quality. He would be a star in any of the top four teams. Good buy."

"The deal to bring Ramírez to St Mary's was quickly agreed and processed over ten days ago with a work permit appeal being successfully granted last Friday. Only the finer details of the transfer prevented his signing from being completed and, with those matters now taken care of, Ramírez has signed a four-year contract at St Mary's with Saints paying an undisclosed fee to Serie A side Bologna."

Up yours Lawro !!!!!

Sorry, forgot Mayuka in my previous post - 32 goals in 55 games playing in Switzzerland, plus 10 in 36 internationals.

So who exactly to we have that can play up front ? SRL, J-Rod, and if not Billy then who ? I'm not sure Ramirez or Guly can play as an out and out striker, so would we not be a bit light on goal scoring cover, if we lose Billy we are left with Lee.

System of a Down - Rock in Rio 2011 ( on Youtube )

Why not just close the loopholes that they use to avoid it in the first place ?

Bananas Pineapple Apples Raisins, ( especially chocolate covered , but I'm sure they still count a 1 of my 5-a-day ) Figs, from my own tree Plums, ditto Strawbs, Raspberries, Blackcurrants Grapes Oranges Peaches in fact most fruits, excepting gooseberries and melon Also, somebody should ban the term 'Golden Delicious', as they are neither.

They would avoid it by paying the original agreed amount to the creditors of CVA1. If they come out of admin after the end of this season, and stick with the current CVA, they start NEXT season on -10.

A good read, thanks.

14M Euros is about £11M up front, with sell ons covering the agent's and feeder club's shares. Could be good news very soon.

August 10th ( I think ) is the final stop on the merry go round, as they cannot be in admin for more than 18 months.

If this is what gets posted after 2 games, we could be on suicide watch come November. We didn't' 'lose' a quality LB, Buttner was never coming here, I think the ManUre interest was always there in the background. Foreign clubs are fully aware of how awash with money the PL is currently, and most of their leagues are run on a comparative shoestring, so they are taking the p!$$ with their financial demands. Spending huge chunks of wonga is no guarantee of anything - how close did QPR come to going down last year ? Chillax, enjoy the fact that we are back in the top flight, and enjoy the ride. We will lose far more than we have in the last 2 years, but that's what happens when you rub shoulders with the big boys.

They need a big county for their big heads.

Well played Hants CC.

Did you watch it ?

Guly ? Midfield 4 of Lallana, Spiderman, Davis, and new signing.

So, assuming we bring in at least one winger, and move J-Rod infield, what then to do with Sharp, Guly, and Lee ?

For somebody who wants to come here ?

"Wanted too many touches on the ball" "Need to take our chances"