kc_blue

If the price is right, why not? Can't hold Torres and Benayoun against Alonso. Assuming we play the same formation under the next manager, not a given, he would certainly be an upgrade on what we have currently. If that's the case his age and experience is also a plus, as he can be a mentor for our younger up and coming players and we can have a hopefully smoother transition from him to the our next in line in 2-3 years time. Also don't think signing him at a bargain price means we can't or won't also sign someone like Moutinho, or someone like Witsel or Banega.

I think Ba will be given the nod ahead of Torres and I think he'll nick a goal. I think we should be fairly comfortable as long as we don't have any defensive lapses and gift them easy goals early. Defense has to be fully focused from the first kick to the final whistle, no let offs like the Suarez goal. As long as we don't make any mental mistakes on the back four I think the 3 points are there for the taking.

We really don't make things easy for ourselves do we? I think Clattenburg reffing will actually be a benefit for us in the game this weekend. I think the result yesterday just means we no longer have room for error in the final 5 games. Still, if the team stands up and plays the way they can we should still pull out a top 4 finish, probably top 3. Have faith.

Just sick to my stomach after watching that. No excuses for conceding the last goal but that doesn't exclude the refs from their share of responsibility in that debacle.

I think he's probably the best realistic option available if Mourinho doesn't come. If nothing else his style of play is one that it appears we are trying to establish.