mikechap

Our best XI, in my opinion. Too bad Jose doesn't agree.

Yes, certainly. But I personally see all of that as a bonus. I can't imagine our club being better without a player of his caliber. Let's just hope that Jose will appreciate the talent that we have enjoyed the last two seasons.

The trouble is... And why everyone is so upset about even the possibility of him leaving... is that he's the ideal professional footballer. He's a PR dream, and not just because he communicates with the fans. Where someone like Rooney has drinking and smoking problems, Mata spends his weekends blogging, reading, listening to music, and exploring London. And that's not even mentioning his football talent. He's maybe the most cerebral player in the league. His ability will probably age like a fine wine. Roman, Jose, whoever is listening: KEEP HIM.

I believe NBC now has the rights to EPL games. A bunch of them should be pretty easily available on TV and you can stream them all online with NBC Live Sports Extra. You chose a good time to move.

We don't *need* him, but if he can be let go for, say under 10 mil, why not? We're in six competitions this season, after all. I wonder what he's priced at...

I swear, he is winning *everything* in the air. Scholes and Cleverly are bursting with frustration.

Cech Ivan Terry Luiz Cole Lampard Mikel Ramires Oscar Hazard Torres Almost certain it'll be this, possibly with Essien swapped for either Lamps or Mikel. Mata will get a rest.

If Torres' shot that was cleared off the line had gone in, and had he rightfully won that penalty, you fickle lot would all be heralding his return. Let's not be too quick to judge. Maybe we should all take him off of our fantasy teams. Then he would immediately score a hat trick.

Honestly will probably be a good fantasy pick, what with the odd screamer and assist he usually produces.

Joined.

He joined us rather than City or United *because* he would start here. Little early to be breaking promises like that.