SSN scared the wotsit out of me tonight. They report, "Portsmouth have agreed a fee with...(heart jumps in mouth) Man City for David James, sigh of relief. Is Arry for real? Why look for great central defenders then have it all let down by the English Fabien.

Now that I'd argee with. You may have even understated that one

I'm agreeing with you phillip and I think I am one of the few but I am actually a bit relieved we did not sign Mido.

Some very good points there shillito, not so sure I like Huth too much, but the philosiphy you put forward makes me feel a bit better. I admit to not seeing too much of Huth but from what I have he's solid but a bit dirty, I don't feel he reads the game as well as Nelsen seems too, but that's just from what I have seen.

I would'nt worry too much about it, they may not be around anyway.

Nah! Don't wanna, Im with Abster. I will forgive but I won't forget. Screw Burnley we should not let them use our players.

Oh no not the old music to run out to thread again. Going with a song related to another thread, how about "The Little Drummer Boy" Bing and Bowie. Nah, bit too passionate for our crowd

Drummer(s), best idea? Season Tickets for the Longside.

Did Joel Byrom that just signed for Stanley used to be on our books.

What is with you and America, has McDonalds made you fat or something?

Keeley, Metcalfe or Don Martin.

Well, at leat the Dingles are excited about our 5-0 drubbing, a sign of our impending doom. The gap is closing. I seem to remember a 5-0 scoreline in a game that actually meant something. Nothing to worry about, things were surely learned, and will be rectified. Mmm, seems to me there are quite a few of Souness' signings that are up to scratch. Let's see we have:- Friedal, Gray, Neill, Todd, MGP, Reid, Emerton, Tugay, did I miss any that feature regularly? Albeit they are better performers than under Graeme. DOuglas was not one of Souness' signings either he was already here I think.

Got a link phillip. Wouldn't exactly call it a spree. Are they setting us up for another "bought the title" deal. Watched Benni's interview on Rovers World, the lad seems genuinely excited, good positive outlook. Hope he still feels that way on a rainy day in January with the wind whistling around Ewood.

Or, playing Devil's Advocate, our Graeme was right all along.

Begs the question, who got to the Judges.

Hughes obviously saw something in him that the "great" Alan Curbishley failed to pick up on. We did not just sign him on a recommendation, we gave him a trial did'nt we? You must have Hughes mixed up with Souness, our Graeme liked to splash the cash on a recommendation or a 10 min video. Arsenal would be a worry, what player worth his salt would not want a crack at that.

You forgot the gap closing powerhouse that is Burnley, surely with their new "world class" player (Alan Mahon) they will be in the mix

I can't believe anyone is actually surprised are they?

Some of his performances for us were not from it, had he had a full supporting staff I have no doubt he would it could likely have had his name uttered in those terms. Several of his finishes WERE World Class, IMHO

Anyone else getting the feeling that after all the "get tough" talk the Iti's will do what they are famous for, chicken out. Some time to soften the stance of the Judges, just a thought. What happens with all the contractual obligations with sponsors for clubs and players alike, surely that will be a mess and likely to deter too harsh of a punishment.

Not a penalty in my mind. Touched his leg or not, the French fella made a meal of it. The one that was waved off in the second half was more of a penalty. I thought the frogs deserved it, they were by far the better team.

My exact same thought when I read the news. Morons. But then again these are the same people that backed only giving a yellow for an intentional headbut. How much would one wager it would have only been two games had Rooney thrown a puch, or got a yellow for a headutt I have wanted that for sometime, many others too I am sure but I am afraid it will only happen when he gets caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

He's right and we all know it.

A lot of us did stupid things when we were young. If he could be kept fit I would not mind seeing back But Abster, most of the time he is disabled. Brilliantly put that is Colin