LDN Blue

It's like he says, it's manageable but he just has to put more hours in the gym, which I'm sure he won't mind

Welcome aboard! I like where Sunderland is going this season, you've got some class players; Bent, Gyan, Onouha, Henderson, Welbeck ect.

Jesus, the bright skies make it seem almost oxymoronic. I can't imagine how devestating it is to lose your home in such a way. When you see things like that it just makes you feel grateful over the things you have, while the news goes on about bank bonuses, it all seems trivial compared to what's going on down-under.

He's improving his technique and touch now. His control is also a lot better. In a time where we've needed players to step up, be confident and smart with the ball, he's played a good role. Essien, it's been well noted, has not been himself lately. Perhaps it's because he's still nurturing an in injury or something, but Ramires has been solid in filling those shoes. I don't want to pass full judgement yet though until into next season. That being said, he is adapting quicker than Malouda did, so it's encouraging. I kind of want see him more attacking though. With Mikel sidelined, relegating Essien to that holding role, we're losing some attacking flare. I know, I know, Essien hasn't shown that either, but we can't keep expecting Lampard to find those killer balls to unleash the attackers. Ramires is showing all the signs of being a great player for us, like I said his holding of the ball has been a big improvement in his game, but if he takes that one step further to create chances for the strikers, he can pip Essien with a regular role in the starting XI

I remember how he was such a big deal when Manchester City wanted him & Moyes didn't want to let him go. Now look at him. He will always be back up to Upson for England, and to be honest I don't rate him very highly. He's got a good header, but he's often pushed aside by larger attackers and his pace isn't great either.

Agreed. If we are to appoint him one day, he must find work again. I don't think he can be judged for West Ham - They're a sinking boat. He does have to find a mid-table club which he can keep mid-table, if he finds that kind of club then the experience for him will be fantastic. Like Ferguson did when he managed St Mirren & Aberdeen.

Overpayed I hate the phrase now. I think it was Max who pointed out about Ramires "it's not his fault" that we paid £18million. And he's quite right - We target players performances based on what we paid for them. But that number no longer reflects the player's ability, it's just shoddy negotiations and backroom politics. We must forget judging a player by their price tag now. Simple question, do we want Subotic? I think we do. He's 22, and he comes with raving reviews. If someone tells me a defender in the Bundesliga is highly rated - I tend to believe them. The German league is very well balanced (I've been told) that defenders do stand out too. The price is now irrelevant..

He's not allowed - He doesn't have his coaching badges! That's why he's not allowed to take part in the training sessions either. It's like Carlo says "nothing has changed". Elemano is just there to fill the vacant seat, quite literally!

That's because Wenger is smart, he finds players who are unknown. Subotic is being tracked by Madrid and Liverpool (if reports are correct). This immediately pushes up the price of the player by £5milion.. Florentino Perez has inflated the whole transfer market with the transfers of Ronaldo, Kaká & Benzema.

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There's been a very good nostalgic feeling on this forum in the last few days, it's quite a good read for someone who wasn't there at the beginning Hopefully it keeps growing so in a few year there'll be another newbie wishing he was where I'll be

Touché Max.. Touché

Well, in fairness, I go on Twitter once a day, mainly down to the fact all media outlets are using them! - A good source of information For me, it's not a social network - It's a source of news

Ditto :tophat:

Also, prepare yourself for Ashes taunts

@rishishah7493 Small world

Bellamy arrested What was it JT said.. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

You wouldn't happen to be "...CFC39" would you?

Ah, that's what I got confused about!

Jesus.. Has this affected you Steve? My uncle lives in Perth, next time I speak to him I'll ask about this. But I have been hearing about it and killamanjaro is right, some of these disasters are of our own doing! Hopefully the tides will soon die down

If this is true.. If not, meh.

I'd love a TC meet up!

Expect a low-turn out. By the way CFC are advertising this game, I don't think many tickets have been sold.

Ah okay.. I thought there used to be one. that's funny because we're all unhappy how Ashley Cole was snubbed over the World XI. What was he expecting? Messi was the best footballer of 2010 - A European one would mean nothing in retrospect to the World one. Stupid man.

According to the FA, they said it would be a 1-off only. To mark the 150th anniversary of the FA (because it's been so successful hasn't it..)