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Generally people do not like change. The greater the change the greater the anxiety. Some people cope with it better than others. We have seen a number of changes this year that have come after a period of success and growth which itself followed a period of decline and change. I can understand the anxiety but it is important to look for evidence. There has been prescious little evidence of a firesale, asset stripping or sale of the club yet many have added 2 + 2 and come up with everything configeration except 4. We lost a manager and have potentially recruited one who could be just as good if not better. We have lost three quality players but are looking to recruit and already have 2 players in who look promising. Lallana had a really good season last year but will that continue? Would he had been as good if he had stayed? Maybe but it isnt a certainty. We were hoping to consolidate and hopefully progress a bit more this season. That has now been thrown into doubt but if no one had left there is still the possiblity that this season would not have been as good. It would be silly to suggest that we are going to challenge for the top four right now, but in my opinion it is also silly to suggest that we will go down. The evidence for any conclusion based on anything other than complete idle speculation will not be in until the squad is assembled by the end of the transfer window. The Board have had a torrid time this summer, most of which is down to circumastances outside of their control. They have responded in a calm and measured way and whilst we can argue that they have been naive at times, they are clearly doing what they can not only to steady the ship but also to move things forward. Whether a happy clapper or a bedwetter, this should be evident to all. I would say to he happy clappers, thanks for your optimism and thanks for the positive vibes. To the bedwetters, rumours are just that. Rumours. If Clyne, Spiderman and Lovren go, then by all means get upset and complain. But dont get upset and complain about a bunch of media spculation that may have no basis in fact. A great deal of what is written about every day doesnt come to pass and that means you have lost hours of your time that you will never get back getting worked up about nothing!

Thanks for your input Bearsy. It is a mental illness that has a devastating effect on the body. It hs been very worrying to hear what it can do to the internal organs and bone mass. There have been some high profile fatalities, Karen Carpenter being one, and it is clearly a serious condition. It has been good to hear that the condition respond well to treatment so I am optimistic that my daughter will pull through. Thanks again guys for your support and positive input.

Frank Worthington Elvis

Ah but you are forgetting the add ons! It will probably be something like £7m and then add ons for league position, England caps, all that guff.

That was Jos surely?

But was soon overtaken by Mustapha Tank.

You know nothing, Jon Snow......

But not cool enough so will have to wait a bit...pah....bloody negativity!!!

I just did and it worked a treat. Now I am worrying that I dont have enough cold beers in the fridge though.

We already have one c*ck in Liverpool!

I know the opposition are weak but two goals already is not too shabby. At least the boy knows where the net is!

I think all of the members of this forum should be supplied with industrial strength Prozac on the NHS!

All this "worrying" is worrying

Lets not get carried away again with a rumour eh?

Nope, he will be the new left back.

I was just thinking I wonder how he feels seeing his old buddies going off to the top clubs and the only ones that are in for him are the ones from the lower end of the food chain.

Mate, you really need to stop obsessing like this. Dont you have anything else to worry about in your life? It is a lovely sunny day - go sit outside and read a book or something.

Thanks Rick. I have seen some marks on her arms. I asked her about them and she said she didnt know how they got there but clearly she has self harmed. I have tried to talk to her but she doesnt want to go there. She has her first visit to the shrink tomorrow so thats a start. Thanks for your concern and all the best to you too.

He must be gutted that the likes of Liverpool or ManU arent interested in him!

What would be "weird" is a club with no flexibility in its transfer policy.

Is that Aarhus, in the middle of our street?

Agree. Lowe came in for alot of stick for being tight with the cash but the simple fact was that he didnt have much to play with. For a period he had to run the club on home crowds of 15k and there wasnt the SKY money around there is now. He still managed to bring in players like Dean Richards, Killer, Niemi, Pahars etc. Yep there were some duds but there was quality too. It is about spending whatever money you have as wisely as possible. Even the "great" Cortese bought some duds!

Hi NI Saint and thanks for the reply. The control issue is interesting as is the point about being non judgemental or putting pressure on to eat. Clearly I have a lot to get my head around. I hope your sister continues to improve and makes a full recovery. It is so hard when you cant be there to help! All the best mate.

Half a dozen? I thought that was six not three!