crouchaholic

Why didn't he just win the ball instead? Pretty poor, that. Anyway, I hope we keep him.

I'd have all of them, stacked on top of one another.

"They love someone who loves to come here." Nuff said. EDIT: Dunney Boy said it first.

I can't remember any previous boss publicly giving such a sarcastic remark about one of our own players. I refer to the "miraculous recovery" bit, forgive me if you think I read to much into it, but that sort of thing is not particularly pleasant reading.

Because 'well, we didn't expect more than a point at Brum' in post-match interviews is more comfortable than 'I have serious problems working with CEOs and owner who fail to deliver on their word and act against the best interest of the club', maybe?

I think I agree with Irishlad on this, there's has to be a goalscoring opportunity to produce a red card, and the ball was more or less in the keeper's hands when Torres was fouled. The Sky commentators kept going on about 'last man, red card', but surely this must be a misunderstanding of the actual rules?

I don't see why not. There have been lots of signals from Torres's camp that he sees a change in ownership as an absolute demand for staying on, so he - and we - should expect the media to come calling when, or before, Hicks gets his new deal. It's only natural that he's asked again whether he wants to stay, and if he doesn't there is no reason for him to conceal the reasons for it. It is evident that the club is run by participants that do not have the sporting ambitions that both we the fans and the top players would expect. Continuing under Hicks ownership, with debt shifted to an even more expensive creditor, will make this as clear as crystal. Therefore, I'd expect Torres not only to leave the club (maybe as soon as in the January window), but to voice his reasons as well. Players like Gerrard, Carragher and Reina must surely understand that keeping on at LFC will not conclude their careers as they desire, so there should be a chance that they actually would like to leave. Sure, they love the club and would rather play in a mediocre LFC team than whichever money fueled club like City or Chelsea, but doesn't it sooner or later become pointless playing for a club that doesn't aim to win trophies?

So it was you! Could have sworn it was Riise.

Boro offal: No Deal Agreed For Brad BORO have this afternoon confirmed that they have not reached an agreement with any club for the sale of goalkeeper Brad Jones. Despite reports elsewhere, there has been no deal agreed for the Australia international. Asked if his number one goalkeeper will be available for selection for the trip to Leicester City at the weekend, manager Gordon Strachan said: "I've no idea, we'll pick a squad tomorrow of available people." Jones is yet to appear for Boro this season. He was suspended for the opening day game against Ipswich, when Danny Coyne played, while teenager Jason Steele was given his first team debut in the Carling Cup in midweek. "The big bonus is Jason Steele did terrifically well at Chesterfield," said Strachan. "Danny Coyne was excellent in the dressing room with Jason, as was Brad. Between the two of them, they got a real performance out of Jason. "He's a talented keeper. He's been brought up the right way, he's confident without being arrogant, and he has a chance of becoming a good goalkeeper." Asked if there was anything in reports suggesting Boro are keen on bringing Sunderland defender Matthew Kilgannon in on loan, Strachan said there was "nothing happening". He admitted he may be speaking to Steve Bruce later today, although whether Kilgannon would be on the agenda was not made clear.

A Hleb is as good as a Cole, to a blind Crouch!

Never the less, it will be worth a try.

Correct, as according to Purslow, we need a manager to start selling players.

No he wasn't, he was a very naughty boy! Sorry, I'll get me coat. EDIT: Doh! Doh'nuts for the win.

Here's the thing, replace Rooney with someone, Joe Hart or whoever, and just remove Lennon.

Problem is, you'll still have Rooney and Lennon out there, fucking up.