Monroe Transfer

Are they taking the train back to the hotel or something?

OPEN TOP BUS TROPHY CELEBRATION TIME

That's because it was half-time.

That was Xisco wasn't it? Put it on for a bit. Typical pre-season game, not very exciting. Routledge has been a good threat though and Best and Carroll have done well in the air. Hardly anything going down our left side though which is a slight worry. Commentator is awful. Who is this Danny Gootree? If Perch is still considered a "youngster" then Wayne Rooney must be too as they share the same age.

Can't really, am working. Woe is me.

.co.uk reckon he's delivered in that role so far this pre-season. Can't agree or disagree with that as I've not been able to watch any games.

Leon Best to score in yet another friendly, and then go on to score a hat trick. Total number of league 10/11 goals scored by him = 0

I'd be quite happy with 17th place as things stand.

Been wondering what's going on with Jamie O'Hara. Guess his mind's been elsewhere recently for understandable reasons.

Didn't realise Stevie was little.

So KFC saw something in you?

How was Perch today? Thought he had an injury leading up to the game at least.

I'll get your coat.

Thread disappoints.

Not that it matters since he's a free agent, but... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-10811077

I wasn't aware that only Asian people eat curries.

What are the Puma kits like in terms of size? I've got an away shirt on the way but I'm wary of it a little because I hear they're bigger than the adidas equivalent. Much in it?

OK, so I like Fulham a bit less now that Hughes is their manager.

Shame that Spurs game isn't their CL qualifier.

He was a good man.

Favourite 3 - Fulham. Who doesn't like Fulham? Decent club, lovely stadium, just completely inoffensive. - Villa. Always had a soft spot for them (been to Villa Park more than any other away ground) and don't dislike them because a few of their fans laughed at us when we went down at their place. - Everton. Usually the underdogs, good but just not good enough. Plus I can't stand Liverpool so Everton seem much more likable in comparison. Least favourite 3 - Spurs. Can't stand them at all. Fully admit to my utter hatred of the club being irrational. I think it's partly to do with a few of our players going to them when I was younger, and in the case of Ginola at least, actually being more successful (as in winning a trophy). Always felt bitter about them - for some reason I've always classed us and them as about the same in terms of stature, so they've felt like a rival even when they've not been. - Liverpool. Delighted to see them fail so much last season. I find element of their support - Chelsea. Slight respect for Ancelotti has dulled my stance on Chelsea a bit but I still really resent them. I'm not a Geordie so can't pretend to hate Sunderland anything like as much as most of you. It wouldn't be right, honest or fair of me. That said, I don't like them, since spending most of my life supporting their local rivals breeds a negative feeling towards them. Also a lot of their fans make me cringe and their obsession with us disturbs me. Man City are closing in my bottom list fast, and Man Utd aren't on it by virtue of not being as annoying as Liverpool. Not a massive fan of Arsenal but my issues with them are clouded and heavily influenced by the media so it's hard to hate them as a club too much.

It's only for a season, plenty of positives.

Better hope that the striker* we're bringing in next doesn't come complete with injury or lack of fitness, to complete the set. *surely Hughton knows this is the position that needs strengthening more than any other now

S'alright, we've got the mighty Championship player of the year in our midfield who'll get a few goals.

Correct, no limit on those under 21.