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Will submit some in due course

Correct, Rajkovic is on a loan deal at Twente.

That guy would give Juninho a run for his money.

True, but I just get the feeling we're going to win something this season.

Slightly harsh. Maybe it was the wrong choice of wording, but after they scored the goal they seemed reluctant to go on and attack. Don't get me wrong, I'm well well aware of the fact that in the second half we had some opportunities, but if you look at the mannerisms of the players, the full-backs were rarely venturing forward and Lampard was dropping a lot deeper around the hour-mark. It seemed to me that the mentality was changed the defensive, and try and hit them on the counter, much like Lokomotiv were trying to do in the first-half. However, the Russians were much better in the second half and that was testament only to their superior fitness. They had about two decent efforts and scored a goal, whilst we had opportunities to score three or four but wasted them. But most importantly, as I say, its the performance rather than the result, and the players looked tired in the second half - which is good. The Russians were a lot fitter than us that but run-out will be beneficial come Sunday morning. Hopefully we can win against Milan and wrap up what has been a relatively pleasing pre season.

Yeah, in terms of colour its quite similar. In fact, I've been pleasantly surprised with all of the new kits, they all seemed a little bland at first glance but they're all starting to grow on me.

I feel a familiar sense of confidence heading into this season, but its a confidence I haven't felt since 2005/06. I genuinely believe we can go on and take the PL by storm.

Its not the penalty shoot-outs in their entirity that I dislike, its the fucking fifth penalty

I've got to hand it to you, as much as I want to decapitate you for getting that song in my head, lyrically that is phenomenal

Hopefully Robinho can take penalties

Early kick-off for this match, we need to be a lot more clinical in front of goal. Its all fine and dandy netting goals for fun against piss-poor teams, but we need to improve against Milan.

I know, he continues to frustrate the fans. If only it was Deco who was in that position...

Noticed the Deco one, top notch Jim.

Can't believe that. Great in the first half, and all of a sudden we just bottled it in the second half.

Fantastic first half performance, exceptionally professional and a sublime goal from Essien. Very pleasing, and the new kit looks beautiful.

I have high hopes for Sinclair; off the current crop of youngsters in the youth and reserve teams, he and di Santo have impressed me and shown they possess the necessary quality to be very much a part of Scolari's long-term plans.

I have every faith that FM15 will show his true qualities this season. Robinho would be a bonus to a squad more than capable of realistically winning two trophies, but as mentioned previously, we already have the necessary firepower and defensive mettle to win the league.

I like your name for obvious reasons My name is Alex, I hope you enjoy yourself here!

Agree, the new banner is fantastic, nice work.

I love the way Reina said he had always felt he had a connection with Liverpool since a young age, when he first transferred They are a step closer to winning the title, but still a long way behind us and United.

Yeah, definitely, there are a few who wear their heart on their sleeve, such as John Terry, but the vast majority only care about the money and the women.

Really looking forward to this game, about time we faced some more challenging opposition.

That would be quite difficult, one imagines. Maybe darren.c has not changed his personal settings for the forum clock, or would this not affect the timer?

Well as David says, it is Jim's site and therefore he has the ultimate say on matters.

Looks nicer than I expected it to be, although we will hardly be wearing it.