DavidEU

You keep saying that the 'younger fans' dont understand, and then come out with that! Has he not spent enough for you?

I dont understand how hes 'treated us like imbeciles' FB?

I was going to post in this topic last night but as I disagree with the majority of you, I thought better of it, and didn't, as I know how some react to a difference of opinion on here. But here it goes. I don't see why people have a problem with Kenyon and I think he is doing a good job. I think the people that do criticise him don't necessarily understand what he is there to do. I don't think he has done anything particularly wrong, and is helping us promote the club abroad, which can only be a good thing. The club's aim to breakeven by 2010 (?) is looking realistic and he is an important part of that. He was key to signing Arjen Robben and Petr Cech immediately after joining us, as well as Frank Arnesen - who again is doing a good job. He was behind the Samsung and adidas sponsorship deals - two of the biggest in English football history. I don't blame him for Jose's departure, as the problem was obviously with Roman. I think people need to get off his back. Yes, he has been lucky. But thats how it happens for alot of people in Business. At the end of the day, that mainly is his job at the moment. He IS doing good for the football club, because its him that's involved in transfers and what not. He was never going to be Mr Popularity coming from Man Utd, but he did a good job there, and I think he is here too. The people who dont like him, give me some specifics on things he's done 'wrong'?

No. The final is two-legged, home and away, and yes it is open to public.

I wouldnt expect Joe, Didier, Frank or Alex to play as they are one away from a suspension (and would miss the CC Final). Sinclair will probably get a start and perhaps Ivanovic, Stoch and Di Santo on the bench, although I doubt Di Santo will be. Carlo Ferriera Carvalho Ben-Haim Bridge Kalou Sidwell Mikel Sinclair Anelka Pizarro Subs: Hilario, Ivanovic, Stoch, Drogba, Ballack.

Liverpool out? Wow.

Name one top winger though that would be available? I can't think of any.

The thing with Carlo is that he doesn't seem to get played in the cups any more like he did in Jose's first two seasons, so whenever we need him because of Cech's injuries - he's rusty as he hasn't played in months. Still a top keeper in my opinion, and if he gets a run of more than 2-3 games, he'd do fine. Wouldn't hurt him to play in a reserve game once a month or so to keep him "match-fit" if you like.

Tejera doesn't play DM does he? Those 3 played midfield for the reserves the other night, and I wouldnt say any were particularly defensive on the night, and none seemed to play directly infront of the defence. Tejera wore number 7 so I don't think he was playing there. Port Vale is a great draw though on paper. Out of those teams, Villa strike out as the obvious and are normally good in this competition. I'd expect Liverpool to go through too.

As far as I'm aware, Paulo's contract expires at the end of the season - so he'll be off I think. I think Ben-Haim may stay to be honest, remember Avram has said he likes a bigger squad than Jose did, and if Ivanovic is considered our "defensive right-back", then it leaves us with just three centre-backs. If Ben-Haim does go with Paulo, I'd expect a new RB or CB to be signed, or Mancienne to step up (which I don't think he will). As for a new striker, I think its fairly obvious Pizarro and/or Shevchenko will go so any one of Villa, Huntelaar or Benzema would be great. Perhaps Malouda could be used as bait to get Benzema from Lyon? If Sinclair is going to step up and be a first team player here, I'd expect some progress with him before the season finishes. He was perhaps unfortunate as I thought he played very well vs Liverpool in the CC - but hasn't had a look in since. If he doesn't, I can see him being sold. The only other position perhaps necessary would be midfield. We say it every year, but this could be Maka's last proper season at 35. Iniesta and van der Vaart were linked in January so perhaps someone like that will come in, or even Samir Nasri from Marseille. Although if we go back to 4-4-2 which I think we will to accomodate Didier/Nico, perhaps a CM won't be necessary. As for Modric, £20million for someone playing in the Croatian league? No thanks. The key to our success next year will be holding onto Frank, Didier and Essien - if we can, then we've got a big chance next year. Two or three in, two or three out for me. GK's: Petr, Carlo, Hilario RB's: Belletti, Ivanovic LB's: Bridgey, Ash CB's: Riccy, JT, Alex, Ben-Haim DM's: Mikel, Makelele (?) CM's: Essien, Ballack, Frank, Nasri (+ SWP) W: Joe, SWP, Kalou, Sinclair F: Drogba, Anelka, Benzema, Di Santo (+ Kalou) That squad gives us lots of choices for either 4-4-2 (flat and diamond), and 4-3-3.

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JT hasn't got a chance.

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He was warned. He ignored it, so he was banned.

Sorry Mr Porter

No, its our decision who we ban - and we felt it was necessary to do so. He seemed to come on here with the attitude to annoy people, and say something argumentitive in each of his posts, and when members are racist and disrespectful the way he was - they go. End of.

Malouda 7? Are you having a laugh?

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If you do have a problem with a post, can you also press the 'Report' button on the post, so that the Admin can see them, as we often dont get to see them all.

Changed your post ever so slighty BL.

You said it wasnt racist. I disagree. End of the matter. Any more posts on it will be deleted. Now talk about Super Avram please.

Can we get back on topic please guys. End of the issue - I've explained our (TC's) view on what the guy said, and if you don't like it One Bar, you can find another site to argue on. Thanks.

No. But that is. And its not condoned by this site. We are trying to promote the site in new places, and bring in new members, and comments like that are going to upset people, and turf them away.

Welcome aboard mate Enjoy the site.

Seems a great player. I've got some mates in France who are very excited over him, and keep saying how well he is doing and improving. I think he averages a goal a game so far this season, and has practically everything a striker needs, and hes only 19? Blue Lion watches him a fair bit too as a 'OL fan', and obviously thinks highly of him.