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This. When he was telling the press that we weren't interested in Campbell and people were just reading too much into his relationship with him Sol was out the back getting fitted for training bras.

Happy birthday, Leazes' no 1 fan!

I can't imagine we're pursuing Roberts. He's at the end of his career, so will have no resale value, plus there's a 2mill transfer fee mentioned. And he's no better than what we've got, so there would be no point. Sounds like paper/agent made up bollocks to me, at least I hope so.

Unless there is no offer

The trouble is, you have to wonder why he's so keen. He obviously knows nothing about Ashley and Llambias. Imagine his disappointment when he discovers he has to wash his own kit, and book economy super saver bus tickets to get to away matches.....

If this thread was a dog, the RSPCA would have it put down

You'll get KP Nuts

RIP. Very sad.

I've seen a lot less of Defoe as I didn't bother watching Spurs last season. I expect they're broadly comparable, except Defoe might be a better finisher and Bellamy better down the channels and holding onto the ball. Moot comparison though as Defoe's not available?

Sounds a bit like Obafemi. Admittedly he was a 9ish million pound striker on wages above 60k, something that we're clearly no longer going to be 'indulging' ourselves in. And Oba is 6 years younger, allegedly . Oba has a better scoring record too, surprisingly. Scoring once every 2.76 games, compared to Bellamy every 2.89 games. For the record I'm not saying Martins is better. Why are you comparing him to Martins? FWIW, I think that Bellamy has a much higher work rate, is a better team player, doesn't drift out of games as much, and above all wants to win and doesn't give up trying. That's why he's such a moany bastard. Maybe I didn't express my point well enough. I'm talking about what Bellamy would particularly bring to the team, which we don't currently have. I'm not saying that's all there is to his game, I think he's a much better all round player than Martins as it happens.

Yes I agree, it's his overall value not just his finishing. In particular his pace worries defences and he can play on the break. He can also get a decent shot away as it happens.

Yup. Bellamy and Carroll would probably be a handful for anybody. * sigh *

What do they put in them, crack cocaine?

Do I Not Like That. Brilliant stuff. Phil Neal is priceless. HIT LES....! Over the top! HIT LES...! FACKING HELL! Demand it Les, demand it! "CAN WE NOT KNOCK IT?!!! Bludy-yell"

I massively doubt we'll go for him but we should imo. He'd vastly improve us upfront and we might stand a chance of staying up if he completed the majority of games for us. I can understand why he divides opinion as he seems a bit of a troublemaker and has a bit of history. Plus he's 31 and has a bit of trouble with injury but he's still a quality player. However Hughton should be able to handle arsey/arrogant players, especially if they're British. And the club should be able to handle injury and absence to a reasonable degree. The only reason not to go for him should be footballing reasons and I can't see any beyond the 'team spirit' argument. I doubt it would cost silly money, but there you go.....obviously it's better to pay Xisco and Best to warm the bench all season and watch us struggle to score goals.

From the Currant Bun CRAIG BELLAMY had a furious row with Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini back in February - and says he has not spoken a word to the manager since. Not only that, the Welsh striker claims he is not the only player at Eastlands to be cold shouldered by the Italian. Bellamy, 31, has been nursing a knee injury and has hardly featured in pre-season while players such as Brazilian flop Jo have been playing regularly. The £10million signing from West Ham said: "I haven't spoken to the manager since February. "There are a number of players, like Carlos Tevez and me, who he doesn't speak to and keeps us away. "I'm not sure if it's personal. Maybe it's the way he deals with things and it's his manner. "But I've got a fair indication of what they all think, though, as I've had 80 minutes in pre-season. "I've even seen players not part of the club over the last three years get more minutes than me." During City's recent tour of the USA, Bellamy indicated he wanted to stay with City and fight for his place. With his age and a series of knee problems against him, he felt remaining at Eastlands was his best chance of winning silverware. But Bellamy is now eyeing the exit door and claims he is not short of offers - with Spurs and Wolfsburg showing an interest. A reunion with Mark Hughes at Fulham or a move to hometown club Cardiff also appeal, although it is doubtful either could get near his current £90,000-a-week wages. Bellamy added: "There's been two clubs in the top seven who have tried to get me. "Man City obviously want me to go, but not to one of their rivals. "I've turned down Wolfsburg - they are the only club they tried to push me into. "City wanted Edin Dzeko so they were pushing for a deal and wanted me to go the other way. But I've had my most offers ever and felt more wanted elsewhere. "It's obvious Spurs have tried for me but Man City have declined." Mancini will name his 25-man Premier League squad at the end of this month and Bellamy fears the worst, even though he claims he would like to stay. The Welshman said: "If I'm not on the list, which is unlikely, then the only games I will get are with the reserves. "I'm so committed to where I am and with the new players coming in I'm driving to stay here. "But that's unlikely to happen. I've just come back after my best year in football. "I got double figures in goals and double figures in assists and that's all as a midfielder. Enough said." Bellamy hopes his former Wales, Blackburn and City boss Sparky might be able to raise the funds to take him to Craven Cottage. He added: "If you look at my form with Mark Hughes I don't just become a good player, I become one of the top players in the Premier League. He gets the best out of me. "Cardiff is another possibility. I've always wanted to play for them and my wife and kids live there." Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport...l#ixzz0wL115700 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'd have him back like a shot. If he's considering going to Fulham or Cardiff, for heaven's sake we should be talking to him.

I don't think anyone's really writing him off as yet. I use two forums you forum whore, you

ha, i wonder if you'll be saying the same thing at 10pm on monday I know what you mean. Common sense says we should all be pessimistic and truth be told there's no reason to be anything other than downbeat, and I've been like that pretty much myself. But strangely the beginning of the season comes round and I really look forward to it regardless.

Fuck it, I always feel optimistic start of a season, I can't help myself.

Do I Not Like That. Brilliant stuff. Phil Neal is priceless.

Cracking film imo.

The scene where's he's pissed up & dancing on the bar's my favourite. Apparently they wrote a sequel but the funding fell through.

Reminds me of that scene from Mike Bassett Football Manager where he picks Benson and Hedges from the lower leagues for England, because he writes his squad on the back of a fag packet....

"Of course Sven would be interested in this job," . "He has always said that he would like to go back into the Premier League, it is a big target for him," I expect Sven would head for Villa Park with a bag full of dildos. You'd hope if you were a Villa fan they could do better than the candidates mentioned above. O'Neill has done them a favour in that regard by resigning before the season starts, someone decent (and working) might be persuaded to break their contract.

With Mike Ashley involved? Surely not And probably less money than he's pissed down the bog at the casino