Craig

Am I seeing things right... does the floral display right down the whole length of the hearse really say GRAN DAUGHTER?? Jesus, how tacky....

Looks like the reports were right....

I hope to fuck your tongue is firmly in cheek there. What I meant to say is that I think the club's mind is already made up - they want him as much as the fans do, they probably realise the backlash if they didn't persue him after the summer. I think they'll approach him pushing the decision on whether to stay firmly onto Shearer's shoulders...

That's quite a talent...

She was on the monkey bars? Take it she gets her height from her mother then?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ted/7978436.stm I think we (the fans) have got a job on our hands persuading him to stay on.... I think it's down to him, if he wants it, it'll happen - the club aren't the decision makers here...

Shame that one's not bigger... it'd be the basis for an awesome wallpaper

Gold. Damned fucking right...

mmmmmmm Mackem-spotting

Maybe I'm wrong but when he did that i wondered if it was indicative that he was approached by Blackburn when Ince got the boot....

Reminds me of KK and Terry Mac when they first came back in '92

Hold your horses man ffs Got to say I don't know how anyone could have got the impression he was staying after 8 games. He categorically ruled it out several times. He never really answered the question to be fair. He did answer "8 games and 8 games only" but I think that's pointing out what has been agreed. He evidently won't talk about anything beyond that rightly so as it's evidently not been something that's been discussed. What a refreshing change after JFK to have a manager who will only talk about what he knows about and doesn't spout bullshit... I'm also pleased to hear him talking about Ashley and Llambias on a first-name basis. I was never comfortable with either Keegan's "The owner" or "the chairman" nor JFK's "Mr Ashley". To be referred to in such a way should be done as a form of respect and I don't think either of them have done much this season to command respect.

Followed up with: Dowie: "I could have done with him a few years back!" Class

Nice dig at Simon Jordan there from Dowie...

tbf I think his response was in relation to us staying in the Premiership, not the pressure of staying on..

Seriously, what is it with the regime's obsession with Kinnear? Is he blackmailing them? I can't fucking believe they've said that - was expecting them to be totally ambiguous about Kinnear but he clearly stated that he was going to get himself fit so he can return as team manager for next season.

Mine neither It's being shown on the BBC news site though - although it obviously hasn't started yet.........I hope

Wasn't it a similar story for the qualifiers for the 2002 tournament? Only for Brazil to go and win it?

What a prat for coming out and saying that man... For once the FIA have done the right thing.

Apparently the badge is set higher because on the previous shirt the stitching irritated the players nipples I'd assumed that was an April Fool. On the BBC Gossip page yesterday.

Unrelated slightly but is Martins attempting a George Berry? That afro is fucking huge!

Doesn't actually look bad that - wonder if we'll use that template for the away kit?

Seemingly not on the one i'm looking at on play.com It claims i can choose from 3 styles of a 7 inch photoframe for £17.99 but it appears there is only one style available when i click the link and it's not ideal. http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronic..._-CROSS_PROMO_1 I'll be very surprised if that doesn't have a USB or other type cable connection as well. Most of the cheapo ones don't - just have an MMC \ SD card slot. So long as you've got one of these cards and a reader to be able to marry it up to your PC, you should be fine SMO. My young 'un bought her Mam one for Mothers Day and I helped set up the photos on it.

Am I missing something? Shearer's quote at the end of that BBC interview, made is sound that Kinnear was coming back when fit. Just listened to it... maybe i'm clutching a bit but I'm reading it as they've committed to the 8 games and 8 games only. Just prior to that in the interview he mentions that he should be asked if he's staying on once the 8 games are out of the way. Aside from anything else, I think it's a sensitive situation to talk about the long-term replacement a manager who is on sick leave. One thing about Shearer is that he plays his cards close to his chest - I'm almost convinced he'll be staying regardless of the outcome this season.

Am I missing something?