Naked Mole Rat

Didn't watch today's games (curse you alarm clock!) but it looks like it's been another good weekend for us. We got our three points while all the othet London clubs failed to, and United was the only threatening side to get a win. Can't complain really.

I'm pretty sure there was some contact. At least Coloccini seemed to think so.

I think Villa and Norwich will get relegated this season. I hope the other one will be QPR, but they'll probably get a disappointing 16th or 17th finish and stay up.

I had the same impression of him. He seems like a very sensible guy unlike how the media like to portray him, but they like to stereotype people, it's almost as if it's part of their job. Anyway, I agree with your other points as well. He's definitely a great talent, but the club and the player himself need to be patient if he is to succeed. I hope he's not too disappointed with how he hasn't started a match for us yet because I'm sure his time will come soon. To me, it was obvious that di Matteo would start Torres for the first few games of the season because he wanted to establish Torres as our main striker, but that doesn't mean Sturridge is being ignored or anything like that.

Point out where exactly in my three-word-long post I claimed his goal today was enough to 'justify' his price tag. I think you need a cool period.

Owes who? You?

He showed exactly why I'm a big fan of his today. The amount of control he provides the team with using his body strength and technique is absolutely vital in maintaining dominance over other teams.

Good game all round. We looked very comfortable all throughout the game while Newcastle was poor. My ratings: Cech (6) - Not a whole lot to do. Ivanovic (5) - Lost the ball cheaply on several occasions and delivery into the box was poor. Cahill (6) - Didn't have a whole lot to do, but solid when called for. Luiz (5) - I like Luiz, but I wish he'd stop thumping the ball forward like an idiot. Cole (6) - Did well to get forward, but again, poor delivery. Mikel (8) - Simply majestic. The Newcastle midfield provided no trouble for him, and he was surprisingly quick with transition. Meireles (7) - Tidy distribution and good support for Mikel as well as for the back four. Made some pretty nice passes as well. Hazard (8) - One word: SEX Mata (6) - Decent game, I guess, but I'm a little bit disappointed with how his influence has decreased. Bertrand (6) - Okay. Torres (8) - Clever play to win the penalty, and a fabulous strike on goal for our second. The sexy rabona in the second half wins him an MOTM vote from me over Hazard (sorry and love you Eden) --- Ramires (5) - Poor. Lampard (nanananananananana)

I almost facepalmed when I saw him in the lineup, but he's impressed. He's been tidy in general, and more importantly he always seems to be in the right position to offer support for Mikel. Also, he's made some wonderful passes today.

1 goal, 6 assists. Hazard, you sexy son of a bitch. And what a goal from Torres. Meireles looking good, too!

By the way, it might sound like a silly question, but is Moses English, and does he count as a homegrown player?

Stockholm Syndrome?

Wow, that was really quick.

And OM says bye bye: http://www.om.net/fr..._y_gracias_Azpi EDIT: ...and of course, someone else beats me to it.

The club is probably just waiting for the right moment to announce the deal(s). I'm just going to assume Azpilicueta is signed and celebrate.

There's absolutely no way City put in such a crappy bid for David Luiz. 30m is around what we paid Benfica to get him.

Thanks xoxo <3<3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lB7rhmW9t8 This? I don't think he made any assist that game, but this was the closest thing I could find.

Another quality signing. Now, hopefully we'll forget about Hulk and get some real striker for a good price, too.

Do you not realize how embarrassing this post or some of your other posts are?

Newcastle are obviously a tricky side, but I'm feeling fairly confident about this one.

Same here. I love how the two of them are already looking like they've been playing with one another for quite some time.

Derp?

Nah. City fans are. Throwing Tevez's shirts away while he's still around and then falling in love with him the next moment.