Renton

You could, but I think there is more to it than that. For instance, it was reported that Real had accepted our bid for Owen, but he obviously didn't want to come here. Same was true of Coco I think. If a player really wanted to come, we would sort the fees out. Unfortunately nobody does, we are simply an unattractive proposition. I bet Emre and Parker are also having doubts.

Agree completely but would add that I think part of the reason we can't get players in stems from Souness himself, and what he has done to the status of our club. His reputation precedes him, if I was a proffessional footballer I would think twice before being managed by him. Mind you, its entirely Shepherd's fault he is here in the first place.

To not give Souness a whole further year would make Gemmill "a fucking idiot", according to his own words. Sorry for picking on him like.

Well, as our resident cancer, I feel he does have some explaining to do. But seriously, he is the only one I can think of off hand on this forum who backs Souness, so I think it's a fair point.

Pretty depressing article in the journal here. No doubt they will forced to retract this, as everything is really going swimmingly. Does anyone still have any hope left we can do something this year? Gemmil, for instance, do you still feel people are making amateur dramatics out of our predicament? I am beginning to dread this season now to be honest, I think I would return my ST if I could. I can see no light at the end of the tunnel whatsoever now. And the season hasn't even started yet. Oh dear.

Followed by you phoning in, saying what a grand job Souness has already made and how he needs more time.....

He's definitely Souness's mate like. 9938[/snapback] Hansen, Dalglish, Souness, McDermott, Lawrenson, all one big happy family who stick up for one another. Notice I didn't include Keegan in that particular clique, he doesn't seem to suck up to the others so much, and gets less "protection" back in return.

The media is full of Souness's cronies, telling us to eat humble pie after a couple of good games, and completely ignoring the dross we are forced to put up with. In reality you can take 10 places from what he really expects we will finish, so we will get relegated.

Exactly, people seem to naturally assume we will always have our strongest 11 out, so we will be OK. But we desperately need cover, we know injuries/fallings out will happen, more at this club than any other. Relegation in the current scenario is not an impossibility. We still need to sign a host of players covering nearly every position on the pitch.

Fair point, but he would be stop gap at most, whoever is manager. Better than nothing though.

As would I. Anelka is probably a perfect type of player to fit the formation Souness seems to favour. Expect a lot of offsides though. 9789[/snapback] He also has the perfect personality not to clash with Souness..... Expect a major falling out sooner rather than later. What a joke.

First option = relegation Second option = bollocks

True 9807[/snapback] Perhaps not a panic buy but I don't think for a moment he was our number one choice. 9811[/snapback] Plus given our increasing desperation there is now a good chance we will get shafted over the transfer fee and personal terms. Oh well.

Who's going? Looks like we might be going to witness a new low in supporting NUFC. I guess the season really kicks off against West Ham. Lose that and Bye Bye Souey. Maybe.

Personally I think that's a bit strong. Not that I don't agree with some of your sentiments, but that its a bit disrepectful considering what he's done for us. He's in a very difficult situation after all, and anything better than a top 6 finish now is just pie in the sky, even with Owen. He could say we are aiming to win the PL, but would get justly criticised for it.

Amazing we have Souness, Shepherd, and players like Dyer at the club yet some refer to Shearer as a "cancer". He's made a mistake staying on, that's for sure, especially when we have fans that can call him that, but it shouldn't be forgotten what he has done for this club, and he is still the most respected individual associated with this club.

I hate pedestrians when I'm in my car, and hate drivers when I'm walking. Everyone's a wanker! Two things have really pissed me off recently though. The first was someone who scraped my car at Sainsbury's and didn't leave their number. They caused about £300 worth of damage and unfortunately were just off camera. The second thing that pissed me off was someone driving on the wrong side of the road and knocking my wing mirror off without stopping. Cnut. My uncle was once at the supermarket and found someone had scraped his car and had left a note. It said "Everyone thinks I am leaving my number but I'm not. So long sucker!". As you can imagine he was not best pleased.

I've made it a personal policy not to comment too much on a player's worth since Crouch went to Liverpool.

To be fair though, Jenas seemed to be a little charva playboy who couldn't give a fuck when Robson was here. 7758[/snapback] And that little tirade is based on what evidence? It strikes me he is a model professional compared to the likes of Dyer. 7897[/snapback] Not like you to be contrary. I know someone who sponsored his shirt one year and consequently spent some time with him and was less than impressed with his attitude and behaviour, also heard tales about him around town from people who've seen him out. Obviously you know different though 7904[/snapback] No, I don't, I was just genuinely surprised, that's all, and he seems to have largely escaped the newspapers compared to some. Doesn't surprise me really, he is one of the bling bling crew. 7918[/snapback] Really, based on what evidence? 7920[/snapback] His jewellery? 7926[/snapback] Is that a whoosh I hear? 7935[/snapback] You tell me, no whooshes from where I'm sitting.

To be fair though, Jenas seemed to be a little charva playboy who couldn't give a fuck when Robson was here. 7758[/snapback] And that little tirade is based on what evidence? It strikes me he is a model professional compared to the likes of Dyer. 7897[/snapback] Not like you to be contrary. I know someone who sponsored his shirt one year and consequently spent some time with him and was less than impressed with his attitude and behaviour, also heard tales about him around town from people who've seen him out. Obviously you know different though 7904[/snapback] No, I don't, I was just genuinely surprised, that's all, and he seems to have largely escaped the newspapers compared to some. Doesn't surprise me really, he is one of the bling bling crew. 7918[/snapback] Really, based on what evidence? 7920[/snapback] His jewellery?

To be fair though, Jenas seemed to be a little charva playboy who couldn't give a fuck when Robson was here. 7758[/snapback] And that little tirade is based on what evidence? It strikes me he is a model professional compared to the likes of Dyer. 7897[/snapback] Not like you to be contrary. I know someone who sponsored his shirt one year and consequently spent some time with him and was less than impressed with his attitude and behaviour, also heard tales about him around town from people who've seen him out. Obviously you know different though 7904[/snapback] No, I don't, I was just genuinely surprised, that's all, and he seems to have largely escaped the newspapers compared to some. Doesn't surprise me really, he is one of the bling bling crew.

To be fair though, Jenas seemed to be a little charva playboy who couldn't give a fuck when Robson was here. 7758[/snapback] And that little tirade is based on what evidence? It strikes me he is a model professional compared to the likes of Dyer.

My thoughts entirely.

And on a related point to one I made earlier about 501s, where do people find there jeans wear out first? Mine always develop a hole around the crotch area, which necessitates an early throw out. And it's not lighting farts that does it either as I stopped doing that a long time ago.

Is it just me or are 501s really, really tight around the crotch? Is that why cowboys walk like that? As for the price, they are only slightly cheaper from my experience. Do what I do, wait for a sale here and stock up, cheapskate that I am.