Ryan

For those in the know about the Eircom League who do you think will win it this year? I was looking at Derry City (5/2) a few weeks back and a cousin of mine reckoned that was a decent price. Any suggestions?

Finnan for me. He's been superb for us this season as he was last season!

TBF to Barnes in his last 3 seasons at the club he played as a holding midfielder which decreased his average dramatically (although still managed some belters like the bicycle kick at Blackburn 94/95 and the 45/50 yarder at Southampton 96/97).

He's now at Osasuna.

He's still (I think) a Real Madrid player but currently on loan at Gimnastic. Roberto Soldado is another highly rated Real youngster-he's currently on loan at Osasuna.

Man City must be laughing now though! They got £21 Million for a player who cost them (in terms of transfer fees) nothing and yet now he's being valued at around the £10 Million mark (possibly not even that much) just over a year on. Plus I'd be very surprised if there was no sell-on fee due to City aswell.

Cheers. Anyone remember his debut at Crewe 3 years ago? He looked the part but sadly it wasn't to be.

I've a feeling that it's going to be a very nervy 0-0.

Heard that he has been loaned out to French club Sochaux for the season but can't find any confirmation on the official site. Can anyone update me?

Looking at those 2 sides and there is still no place for Zenden, Diao, FSP, ALT, Mellor or Warnock and it shows how strong the squad of players we have now is.

If playing 4-4-2: Reina Finnan Carra Hyypia JAR Gerrard Momo Xabi Kewell Kuyt Bellamy If playing 4-5-1: Reina Finnan Carra Hyypia JAR Pennant Gerrard Momo Xabi Kewell Crouch And finally if playing 3-5-2 (which I think we'll play a few times this season): Reina Carra Hyypia Agger Finnan JAR Gerrard Momo Alonso Kuyt Bellamy

Thanks for clearing that up-didn't realise Gerard was at Barca as a kid before going to Valencia.

They've re-signed Gerard? Who was he playing for last season? Remember he was excellent at Valencia but had a few injuries in his (first) spell at Barca and was never offered a new contract last summer. With regards to Riquelme I've a feeling he will be at Real Madrid next season. Don't know why-just a feeling!

Chelsea's opening offer was £32 Million and it was (obviously) turned down. Had Gerrard not changed his mind and decided to stay I'm fairly certain we'd of got at least £40 Million up-front for him!

With regards to Cisse's transfer fee it will probably be undisclosed so we'll never know! I think a lot hinges on whether or nor he has a decent World Cup.