Monroe Transfer

Domination, tbh. Really should have capitalised on it. We're all over them and have Ben Arfa on the bench.

Who?

I doubt he'll do it again. I just hope Pardew doesn't see it and go "Mehdi, you've been a naughty boy. I'm going to punish you by playing Smithy in your place".

Oh right, so I was mistaken and the second opinion/independent advisor actually stated that he's fit and healthy. The club apparently decided to stick with what their own doctors said. Bit strange after all.

We don't know why he failed it do we? Might be a heart problem or something. Marveaux had a groin injury and Ba is supposed to have dodgy knees. Maiga's issue might be something more complex.

I'd like no less than 4 players. We need 3 - LB, CB and striker. And I mean that, we need them. Either that or promote some of the reserves.

Ba and Marveaux were free transfers, don't forget. I'm not aware of Cabaye having any previous major fitness issues. If there's an issue with the guy, and the club were planning on spending money on him then fair play to them for calling it off. After Marveaux in particular, perhaps they just don't want to take another risk. Also - I imagine our medical facilities are better than Sochaux's. Reports suggest we even sought a second opinion, one that backed up the original findings. Astounds me that people think it's fake. There's cynicism and then there's delusion. Personally I was never fully convinced by this guy. As long as we get a striker in regardless, I'm not that bothered. I'll get angry about it if it doesn't happen, not before we know anything like some people.

a 5 inch steak was done after 5 mins on each side? What kind of grill do you have? NASA afterburner?

A conversation featuring no-one I recognise. Like a parallel universe.

"Extremely excited" Can see you running around your living room with your arms in the air when the squad is announced, if he makes it.

Apparently one of Abeid, Vuckic or Smith will start. Source: Pardew

Strangely optimistic and lacking in conspiracy theories for a Parky post. Are you feeling alright?

I was never sure about the guy but the bigger worry for me here (if this is true) is where it leaves us in terms of getting a striker in. I mean, it sounded like a done deal. Just the formalities left to conclude. Now we're apparently back to nothing again and I'm worried that we'll end up getting no-one.

Must win.

Nothing to do with the fact that they seem to play better when he;s not in the team?

Sounds like your wife is planning an affair with her tbh.

Bendtner was filmed begging for free pizza in Dernmark the other week because he had no money

I bet Stevie feels a little awkward now.

Still yet to read anything that betters Rhys' meltdown from the previous page.

He's wound Richards up.

Who do you take after?