Matt

very well said mate. good to see im not the only one who can see this. now, im going to get slated for this, but nearly 50 million for 2 players is too good to turn down. i do NOT want to see them go, just so we're clear, and we should be building towards the future. but think of the people we could get for 50million, even in these overly inflated transfer times. Mouhinto (20mill), Defour (15mill) + 15mill on top of anything thats already there for the defence. This is also assuming Moyes would spend it all on big names, we all know he can find worthy gems in the lower leagues. i expect a backlash to some degree, but as much as i would hate to see them go, the prospect of brining in younger players who have just as much experience is very tempting and i dont think i would be 100% against them leaving...

er? contradicting yourself there mate.

if the top 4 were after him they wouldve signed him already. agree with bentley, a waste of space...

further into debt was my point mate. i understand the arguements that we should have more money as youve pointed out, but last time i read the club was still in debt and i like the fact that were working towards getting rid of that debt whilst bringin in quality players.. Also, theres been a big move in wage structure if what the papers are saying is true with Johnny boys wages surpassing Artetas. I wouldnt be surprised if we see signings in January (last day of course), so dont despair!

im very happy that were not going further into debt and still bringing in quality players! how is going into debt a good tihng, especially id UEFA manage to bring in this proposed punishment for clubs spending beyond their means?

if youre asking me mate (and im going to assume you are as this is FAR more interesting than my job at the moment)... trying to keep track of the topics that ive commented in (assuming that ive not got the email notification on, if i understood that correctly). also, the smilies on the right of the screen cover the edge of the text box (but that could be my crap work computer!) i think its just a matter of getting used to things. the best thing about this forum though, there is no abuse hurling (that ive seen) and people seem to respect opinions (to a degree!). i dont want to complain, ive just arrived and im enjoying it. but im that bored and this was the only thread i think i hadnt got to !

thanks guys, couldnt have put it better myself!

depending on whether or not we just ran out of time in the window, not sure we will have to. Either way, reckon if Van der Vaart doesnt get his games then we could have him on a Moysie load-then-buy deal. Also depends on how well we are doing in the league and if we are still in Europe. if we have qualified in Europe by christmas, should be a bit cash in the kitty...

its taken me a while to get used to this forum because ive come from the blueroom, which was very simple. the only thing i dont like is the size of the signatures can take up half a page. other than that, nice site!

i agree there mate, 44 goals in 77 games shouldnt be ignored. he has been disappointing so far, but as you say he is a man that requires good service. i think this lack of service has come from the midfield being far too deep because we knew our defence was shakey. no that the defence has been strengthened with 2 potential captains (Heitinga and Distin), and the possibility of having a real winger down the right (either Billy or Pienaar), we should be able to play the ball further up the field and give him more chances. I think we need to play 442 or 352 personally (i know this is never going to happen) because we do need 2 strikers up front and now have the midfield and defencive depth to accomodate these formations. to be fair to Jo, and same goes here for Felli too, they were very good impact subs...

i finally got to see the "dive" yesterday. it wasnt a penalty but for me not a dive either, it was a lad whos come back from a horrific injury and doesnt want to get hurt again, mixed with him realising hes not going to get the ball and giving up the chase . This is the referees fault in my eyes, there was never a penalty claim as Eduardo had lost control of the ball and even if he hadnt, was never going to get an advantage from that tight an angle.. he shouldnt have gone down but he didnt role around screaming. Rooneys penalty against Arsenal was nearly identical, going down before the keeper took him out. the CL games are going to be somewhat boring in the latter stages if UEFA continue with this decision of listening to any club that feels hard done to. Real will be starting with their reserve squad if they make it past the group stages! i feel for Arsenal and Eduardo, disgraceful decision.

Thank the gods! there was me thinking im alone and crazy for being happy with what has happened. would i have like 1-2 more players? sure. but do i think we have a good squad with some very handy addidtions. Definately. I also like the fact that each of the 3 players bought have been captains at some point, which means we could drop Nev, which could be good considering the number of games we have coming up. all in all, well done BK, board and Moyes. Not as many faces as we wouldve liked, but the quality not quantity approach has certainly worked. cant wait to see what happens at Fulham...

probably wanted someone to pay his booze and bail money and noone would... Good riddance, he is immensely overrated and up his own arse....

thats not always the most reliable of sources now is it?

nothin on SSN website and BBC says theres only rumours. has he signed boys n girls? its on the official site! PARTY!

you cant be complaining. really?! Baines and Billy on the left, Jonny and Peanuts on the right? sounds very nice to me!

well a rumour just popped up on the bbc site saying David Silva just arrivede at Old Trafford. Maybe if Manure stump up a large sum o cash then they will be happier to let him go. oh, and if that rumour is true too...

i know SSN is saying no Banega deal but there is nothing on the valencia site to say otherwise. i think the sources are having a little fun at our expense here. it would be typical everton to get a work permit then not get the player!

i have a horrible feeling that the is going to reject us with 6 hours to go and we dont get a replacement. same with Ever, this is just all a little too worrying. but, if we do get him and Banega... OH WOW! we will have some serious skills in the team and Moyes will have a headache trying to pick his starting 11! the joy! :thumbsup_anim:

both! we can do a 4-4-2 now! Cahill in behind, billy, rodwell and Pienaar. Neville in for Hibbo, rest as normal. those 2 up front, both capable of 20+ a season, with Skippy in behind them? come on, tell me thats not temptin! any thoughts?

good to know, was curious why we hadnt heard about it on the news etc. have fun in Lisbon!

ive always said, if he can stay fit he is world class. he is proving me right and im made up that Moyes turned down the offer for him. he will get 20+ this season, IF he stays fit...

that ones offair mate and this FSC still all over the place! how does sopcast work?

is yours being tempermental though? halftime nonsense is crystal but as soon as the game comes on the picture goes squiffy. is it just me?

i hope people arent getting too exicted. Benfica are STILL a class team, Sporting play a good game too and against unknowns in europe i will never think its a clear passage. this group is not as easy as it seems, especially on recent displays. no way were getting Moutinho now, but saying that, maybe if we knock em out we could get him in January! i know im being all doom and gloom today, which i assure you is not normal, but on current displays we wont deserve to qualify. But, if Moyes keeps getting in players, and the defence settle down a little, we should be comfortable...