Alex

I agree, I just interpreted strawb's comments as that, i.e. a consistent performer is a more difficult role is a more valuable asset.

Suppose one is a more difficult position to play in and be effective there, i.e. an attacking midfielder playing in the hole. DM is an important role but I think it's easier to be effective playing there because, to put it simply, it's easier to be destructive than creative on a football pitch. Obviously with the caveat (just for you Stevie ) that being able to play in the more 'difficult' position doesn't mean you'd be more effective than a less creative player if you played in a more defensive role in midfield.

Aye, it's brilliant

He's only mentioned Royal Mail and the railways hasn't he?

Brace-o

Should just stick on a wooly hat #LifeHack

Barton's teetotal now like But aye, I bet the other two imbibe the occasional beverage. Bilic will get sick of Carroll I reckon. He's been an absolute joke since he left here.

Those 15 minute meal things Jamie Oliver does btw. Must take about half an hour's prep and about another hour to tidy up after the mess he's made.

And we sold Enrique in that period.

Come to think of it I quite often buy microwaveable rice which is actually quite nice I think. Don't use it a lot for cooking though. Even stuff like beans is nicer done of the hob I reckon.

Just think we've loads of potential options in the middle but are weak there. I mean, Wijnaldum could play a bit deeper (especially assuming De Jong is staying and will be involved more), Sissoko could play in there too. Think Colback played well but is essentially quite limited. I think Tiote and Anita behind Wijnaldum definitely has some potential. I liked Haidara when he first arrived but he's struggled since that bad injury. It's understandable but I wonder if he'll ever make it here now. Think Dummett is a better centre-back than a full-back.

The Fat Fuck, CT's new gastropub in Boldon.

It's the subtle blend of controversy and humour that make your posts such a pleasure to read.

Pukka

If everyone was fit I'd be inclined to give Colback a run at LB.

I would use them for pre-heating stuff, like that article says. Like a jacket potato, for example.

Use mine for heating milk for coffee. And for frying eggs