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Yup I know but NUFC were trying to offer BA a new contract and he isn't accepting, so he wants the clause in there. I wouldn't expect Falcao to say anything different, but how many times have football fans heard those old chestnuts only to find the player leaves anyway

For BA it was definitely a bigger club, he signed from West Ham and I don't think he expected Newcastle to have such a great season, but with the arrival of Cisse, he still hasn't dropped that clause... Yeah agree sometimes players have ridiculous high release clauses, but some have semi-reasonable ones and that's what I'd classify Falcaos at, semi-reasonable if offered, think he would move

I think 12 million initial payment was OK for a young potential - same as Arsenal paid for Walcott IIRC. I think if he didnt make it we could recoup the potential 18 mill - so not a huge gamble Certainly not a 50 million one Dunno what the MOTM stuff is about either???

Well having been at the ground and chatting to the season ticket holders around me, they want Luiz in DM. They want leaders, they want passion on the pitch, I agree. You don't have to be the best technical player, sometimes just wanting it more is enough! Our CL win should have proved that And I have no doubts Luiz will get better and better in this role. I don't hate Mikel, just think he is a squad player at best...

Lol so Mikel never passes back or loses possession? Who would you rather be playing against, Luiz or Mikel... I know I'd prefer Mikel as Luiz is a beast!!!

If we meet his clause, then the convo is between Falcao + Chelsea, Atletico don't have a say...I would assume anybody putting in a release fee clause IS interested in moving otherwise why have it?

Mikel or Luiz? Luiz every time!!! The guy has passion and puts himself about he fights for everything, gets the crowd going, can score, gets his team mates going... Do I need to go on? Whilst you sit there drooling over stats and possession a war on the pitch is happening and Luiz is winning it, whilst Mikel is strolling around with his underpants on his head and 2 pencils up his nose (Blackadder joke) Seriously, Luiz has shown Mikel for what he is, and sadly for Mikel that's a bench-warmer...

LMAO - you're cheeky tonight been on the Xmas beers I would love Villa for 6 months could really help us out Then Falcao in the summer

Gristy! Chill - Villa is cool and could do a good 6 month job Pfiati

I normally agree with you - but think you're being way too critical on this guy! He can pass - check out his assist at WBA - if that was Hazard or Mata everybody would be like Wow! He's scoring regularly in the EPL - no mean feat!!! He's strong and quicker than he looks - I'd say currently he's better than Benteke Will he be the Ultimate CFC player, nobody knows, but he is no more 'raw' now than when Drog turned up, so lets not be too quick to write him off just yet

Happy Xmas too mate I understand - but sometimes people have their own agenda and as much as you spell it out they won't listen Happen to agree with everything you said

Chill man it's Xmas Day I think you are both right, combination of money and the right players and management = success Glenn Hoddle started the modern day CFC revolution, countless managers have taken over since and we keep improving, Raneiri had a great backbone in the squad which Jose enhanced. Both are good managers!!! Will either return? unlikely!!!

Chill - he's hardly had a run of games has he? It's not FIFA he looked exciting against Leeds but needs a run of 3-4 games - I actually prefer him to Moses at the min, no disrespect to Moses

I still have Kelly Brooke Love those 'fun bags' and would like to empty my Xmas sack and see her looking back Sorry on the beers already

Merry Xmas everyone and to our German/Austrian friends who are celebrating Xmas today

Yup he was awesome yesterday and such a big smile - think that really helps Moses needs to learn a bit more about wing play, Dave was always in acres of space and Moses kept running towards him instead of beyond the last defender - was very frustrating and wished Marin had been given a chance He looks a good crosser and gets the ball in early and that's what we need One of the best value signings we've ever made - reminds me of Chappie - dependable and solid

Well @hutcho CFC convinced me to be positive - so will keep an open mind I just have a sneaky feeling ManU are plotting for JM - I have no facts or evidence, just an awful gut feeling to quote Obi Wan - it's like a million voices cried out in pain and terror - i feel a disturbance in the force...

Hmm Bosingwa ain't playing to look good, too busy sulking - now a sulky Unibrow is a sight to behold like a caterpillar having a fit

Cheers guys Just don't see JM coming back I also don't see Pep here, think with the cancer thing of current Barca manager, he'll go back there... So could be RB until 2014 then

Gotta say he looked good today! I'm shell shocked He called for the ball as soon as 'Dave' received it and 'dave' curled a beauty of a cross in and Torres slotted it home! Also his general passing and link-up play were pretty good, think he also had a 2nd disallowed for offside - didnt catch the highlights so not sure if it was. Honestly I think Studge going and possibility of new striker coming has really lit something under his arse, he's looking better and better Please don't take this the wrong way, we now have a Striker as good as say Grant Holt (that level) - I just don't think sadly Torres will ever be as good as Falcao is now, but if he keeps getting better and we keep winning - i will happily eat my words P.s. still want Falcao or Lewandoski or Cavanni - for the big games P.p.s Torres hat-trick against the canaries

If Pep ain't coming I don't know who would be better? Maybe Low from Germany? Apart from that the bottom of the barrel is looking pretty murky

I was there today, apart from the 16th min only one RDM there was NO booing!!! Coincidence we win handsomely!!! Now, somebody try to tell me that booing the manager didnt create a shit, hostile environment that fucked our team up! Since the booing has largely stopped - our performances and results have increased. Fair enough the CWC really hurt, it's cost me a stage 1 warning as well - but is that ALL RB's fault? No! At worst it's 50/50 for manager and players. If people get behind the team, rise above petty comments made years ago - we could really go places with this team! I mean look how cool Piazon was today and the players we have out on Loan - the futures bright, the futures blue!!!

Bah Humbug :) :) Let this old man have his Xmas dream Don't shoot me with reality arrows well at least until Boxing Day

Yup he truly dominated it Everybody sat near me was saying we've been asking for this for ages why didn't somebody do it before? He's really great and I absolutely love him there because if he does fuck up less likely to concede a goal and me be angry at him! The guy is another JT in terms of passion and putting it on the line - long may it continue! If he had played midfield in CWC we would have won, I just know it... Ramires is also a great sub for Lampard - so much energy finishing off the already tired defenders Just buzzing at the possibilities for the future with KdB Josh etc

Agreed that is David's position now - end of Oscar was also awesome today when he came on, the guy is class him and Piazon link up play just amazing But Luiz gave us that bite in midfield he chased everything down, played forward was involved in EVERYTHING!!!! Honestly it's like having a new signing, he was immense!!!