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Post by knowles on Apr 13, 2010 8:45:34 GMT
I wouldn't be keen on Belhadj at left back- think he's pretty vulnerable defensively. We have far more chance of getting O'Hara over Parker in my opinion.
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Post by knowles on Apr 13, 2010 8:25:09 GMT
So that's sorted then, Guti for Stoke! I'm going to the club shop to get number 14 on my back. Oh wait, Pugh's already got that number. The deal is off As for Diarra- he would be a class acquisition.
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Post by knowles on Apr 12, 2010 23:03:53 GMT
I think it does to be honest. If he could get used to playing infront of big crowds at Hillsborough, then I'm sure he will benefit more than playing at Glanford Park every other week.
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Post by knowles on Apr 12, 2010 22:46:52 GMT
Oldham (League 1) tried to sign him a few months ago, but were told that he wasn't ready for that level by Stoke. Seems odd that he is now a regular face on our bench.
If they go down, Sheffield Wednesday would be a good destination (a club who have taken Buxton and Soares from us recently).
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Post by knowles on Apr 12, 2010 21:18:13 GMT
Makelele anyone? Or Sidibe's mate Mahamadou Diarra, also at Real.
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Post by knowles on Apr 12, 2010 21:09:26 GMT
RVD- I agree about Altidore. I think he would fit our mould perfectly.
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Post by knowles on Apr 12, 2010 21:08:21 GMT
OK, call me deluded (most people do) but I was thinking about the possiblity of getting one marquee signing over the summer.
There is a certain chap at Real Madrid (who?!) called Guti, who wants one crack at English football before retirement.
He will be approaching 34 once the season gets under way but, taking a leaf out of the successful Bolton side under Allardyce, he could be our Djorkaeff/Okocha.
We might have the slightly small problem of fitting his wages into our structure but I think we could do alot worse for twelve months. If we could attract a player of his calibre (easier said than done) then others throughout Europe would sit up and take notice.
Bolton signed many ageing stars during that period (including Hierro and Les Ferdinand) but also attracted a certain Nicolas Anelka. I suppose Darren Bent would be our version of Anelka- a player we were unable to tempt last summer.
With a player such as Guti in our ranks, then maybe he could have been swayed?
Not only would Guti be a tempting carrot to potential signings, but he is a tremendous player in his own right. He would add a magnificently creative dimension to our midfield, and a wealth of continental experience to the dressing room.
I'm sure I am pissing in the wind, but Guti would be amazing.
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Post by knowles on Apr 12, 2010 16:53:30 GMT
Why do we want to sign Hart?
Sorensen/Begovic
Luke Young Huth Shawcross Assou-Ekotto
Petrov Whitehead O'Hara Etherington (swapping wings with Petrov)
Fuller Sturridge (Danny, not Simon)
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Post by knowles on Apr 12, 2010 15:37:29 GMT
Hopefully he's as good as McCarthy who went to Wigan.
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Post by knowles on Apr 12, 2010 14:27:59 GMT
I reckon Abdoulaye will be off in the summer. Mouyokolo would be a decent replacement (so long as Shawcross/Huth were our first choice central partnership).
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Post by knowles on Apr 9, 2010 14:12:21 GMT
There are certain aspects that I miss. Grotty midweek victories at Scunthorpe spring to mind. I also like the fact that memories of matches are only consigned to what you see at the match. In the Prem, you see replays from 10 different angles and they are available at the touch of a button. The prospect of getting promotion was intensely thrilling and nothing will ever touch that (apart from perhaps a cup win).
However, what we have always strived for is to be in this league. I wouldn't change it for anything. The calibre of players we have (and are coming up against) is on a completely different level to two years ago and it is a tremendous achievement.
As the Colonel hints, it might be nice to sample the Championship for a few weeks, but it would be a disaster to go back in the long run (not that you are suggesting this as an option!!)
We've had some good times in the Premier League, but there was something nice about the lower leagues. Seeing some nutter shouting through a megaphone outside Portman Road preaching about Jesus and the Tractor Boys is something that just wouldn't happen at Anfield.
Thought provoking thread though son, I like it.
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Post by knowles on Apr 8, 2010 14:34:19 GMT
To the tune of Mamamamamamamamamamamamamamamama Sidibe...
Louis, Louis, Louis Moult. Louis Moult, Louis, Louis Moult (repeat to fade)
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Post by knowles on Apr 8, 2010 13:02:27 GMT
Just a reminder, Pulis said a similar thing about Shotton ahead of the Burnley game on the opening day. It turned out that Griffin ended up being on the bench ahead of him!
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Post by knowles on Apr 8, 2010 12:35:37 GMT
His quote does seem to strongly hint that it will be Moult and Kitson (should Ric not be risked). Very interesting!
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Post by knowles on Apr 7, 2010 15:04:53 GMT
I saw the headline on BBC, and thought it said diving!
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Post by knowles on Apr 7, 2010 11:54:38 GMT
He says in the video that he didn't shave for a whole week. All I can see is a bit of bum fluff on his face. Greedy porky bastard.
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Post by knowles on Apr 7, 2010 10:58:56 GMT
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 13:41:46 GMT
You'll be delighted to hear that I went to the Vale yesterday and had the 'pleasure' of meeting MOM Boom Boom McCombe. He was solid in the centre of defence and would be a magnificent addition to play alongside Shawcross.
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 12:39:10 GMT
Awesome day on Saturday. Stoke, and then straight up to Manchester for the fight. Top marks to Ruiz for staying there, but Haye fully deserved the victory
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 12:33:58 GMT
If they're that bothered, they can always play their reserves against us. See if we care. Quite annoyed that Stoke have agreed to this, but they might have been lead into a corner with it.
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 12:29:38 GMT
This really does take the Michael. It was only meant to be a bloody week away!
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 12:24:04 GMT
BOLLOCKS!!!
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 12:07:12 GMT
Still got the ground before those who said they knew, thanks to the random local who was kind enough to take us. You should always listen to part-timer Knowles son
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 11:54:53 GMT
Don't know what you mean Mills
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 11:30:33 GMT
Can't beat a bit of Irdning action though (even if some people get lost...)
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 11:22:49 GMT
Played very well. He won't make it at Man City, and probably wouldn't cost too much. Think he has had a few injury problems though.
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 11:07:25 GMT
Yes, the man who proudly captined us to safety last season. I still can't believe we let him join Reading. Another piece of shit management.
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 11:06:10 GMT
They don't call me part-timer Knowles for nothing!! Plus, I probably wouldn't make it over there in time for kick-off from work.
Tone- I will be giving Barca all the encouragement I can (i.e. shouting at the telly).
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 11:03:01 GMT
If Scharner drops anymore bollocks like he did on Sunday, he'll be playing for the Dog & Duck next season!
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Post by knowles on Apr 6, 2010 11:01:20 GMT
I heard the same about Soares and Tonge. Word on the grapevine is that Griff wants out too.
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