Special Juan

Love to see Wigan send this lot packing. The highlight of their footballing life was beating us in Foy gate.

No reason this kid cannot force his way into a constant starting role next season for me. Hard work, determination and a good pre-season and anything is possible. No way I am writing off a player on half a season and based on cameo performances.

Deary me On Pepe Mel…..I'm sure I have been in a pub longer than he was in a job.

Lets make the right signings first.

Like I said, lets wait and see before we go closing threads up based only on rumors and reports.

No I did, is that an issue?

Pepe Mel has left WBA. http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/albion-part-company-with-pepe-mel-1547742.aspx

I'm sorry but the Mirror isn't a credible source to warrant locking a thread. Let's wait for SKY Sports News or BBC to confirm then we batten down the hatches, until then the show must go on.

This guy isn't the leader of a faction, he is a player that isn't a regular starter, hasn't got a designated position due to indifferent performances and he is also a cash kitty to go spend on a position we need.

If true that is a lot of money.

Very lethargic this morning....It was sons 8th birthday party on Saturday and he had a football party which I was in charge of taking with 28 kids Yesterday was an all day football tournament with 16 kids and me running up and down the line like Mourinho I've come to work for a rest.

A lot of Boro fans I know think he's been really good. He's featured a lot and I think in the long run it will stand him in a very good way.

That's a big head on that pint of bitter.

Felix Magath..

Really looking forward to that game in the Camp Nou next week now.

But the other side of the coin you think Torres can do no wrong……is your stick available?

Probably his first ever City match.

It was a nervous moment.

Still think Poyet is being too easily over looked. He has performed a miracle at that club.

If true I might buy him a pint.

I'm sorry but I just cannot get my head around this amount for a LB. I know he's a super player and has major potential, but it's just not registering with me right now. Jason I agree, but my head spins when I think about the money being banded about for him.

Good player, not 27M good though.

I've said before it was a success, that was before the CL loss to Atletico and before we were out of the league. Looking at things now I do not change my mind. Still think going into the season with Torres, Eto'o and Ba was like giving someone a PC without a keyboard.

He's done a job, can't fault him for that. Scored some really important goals and put himself about more than someone else I could mention. His closing down of goalkeepers alone is an example to any striker around to never give up. If he goes, thank you Samu, if not, he will give us something.

I have merged this into the success/failure thread. It all sits into the same thing.