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    Deadline Day?

    This. I've always thought there's no real need for us to go get a Higuain or a.n.other stellar striker. I reckon with the ammo our midfield creates getting someone who in the Fletcher mould would get us enough goals for CL. Not saying he is the solution but no need for us to whack £30M for...
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    Star signing

    We don't need to sign star players - we have plenty of star power already. Getting a couple of good players with attributes we need should suffice considering the amouunt of chances we create. If Pav could be bothered he's perfect but I'd say someone like a Nikica Jelavic could do the job for...
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    Man City clear-out - who would we take?

    oh am not suggesting that they will make it easy or in any way help us intentionally, but was merely pointing out that there are some very handy players there to be had for knock down prices. should any other teams with a decent wad of dosh have quite a small squad they can really beef up their...
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    Man City clear-out - who would we take?

    depends on who's actually available of course, but their bargain bin is quite the treasure trove. I feel richards or onuoha would be excellent for us considering the unlikelihood of woodgate and king giving us a full season. in the midfield as mentioned, ireland is a fantastic player going to...
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    [Update 83] rebrab re: activity today?

    Heskey for England! Oh wait...:wink: We all dream of a team of Emile Heskeys...
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    [Update 83] rebrab re: activity today?

    We all joke about "Big Emile", but Heskey would actually be an immense foil for Defoe. Harry would probably be able to coax the best out of him too. And if all else fails, he can play against Manu and injure Rio again.
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    English/British players or Foreign players...?

    Yes, but that's precisely what it is, a calculated risk. That's why we've been working hard on improving our scouting networks, etc. Of course no one is saying don't sign players purely because they are foreign. If they are good enough, bring it on. Like i said, my opinion is that if they've...
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    English/British players or Foreign players...?

    IMHO we're in a very privileged position in that we can choose which players we want without having to worry too much about nationality, precisely because of the strong core of British players you mentioned. This is in respect to this British quota that is due in sometime soon. In relation to...
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    New signings now harder to achieve?

    Am not quibbling about that. I think that we secured 4th last year and the seasons both clubs had proved Harry > Mancini. This year may turn out slightly differently if Mancini invests his fortunes wisely. What I am saying (and I think SP also) is that if City are stupid enough to let go of...
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    New signings now harder to achieve?

    Completely agree re: Ireland. Was it a season or two ago he was touted as one of the best young players in the EPL? Not exactly sure where he would fit in, but if we're going after Joe Cole, who himself is a cracking player, surely Ireland would be a better player to get? In terms of wages...
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    New signings now harder to achieve?

    A fair bit has been mentioned about City's spending clout, which is a fair point. But does anyone else think there are prime opportunities there to take some of their non-20-million-plus bracket players? I hear the likes of Onuoha, Richards, Ireland, , Bellamy, Johnson, de Jong all mentioned...
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    New signings now harder to achieve?

    I don't think it's a case of new signings are harder to achieve, but your point about finding the right signings I agree with. Our squad is actually pretty good in terms of quality, depth and age if you look at it and I reckon minor tweaks are all that's needed. I hope that this coming year...
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    Ratings & Thoughts v Pompey Semi

    We did ok but maybe a bit ponderous on the ball. Unlucky with two decisions which cost us in the end (our goal and their pen). Also seem to recall we did hit the post twice (both Crouch). Just have to accept that Pompey by far wanted it more...we showed no desire, urgency or appetite until we...
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    End of the Gareth Bale "debate"

    For me Bale is a LWB, a la Ashley Cole. He is so effective because he's got great pace getting up to support the attack and getting back to help defend. Add to that a magic wand of a left foot. What's more, he is becoming better at attacking the spaces in front of him with more intelligence...
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    best spurs X1 still playing top flight football at other clubs

    Mounir El Hamdoui! I'd forgotten about him! I remember in the Peace Cup he did this ridiculous piece of skill to send Keane straight through but was ruled out for offside, but it was up there with some of the best Berba skill... Also, no need to slate Zokora - limited, yes but he put in a...
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