Messi is the New 'New Maradona', whereas Carlos Tevez and D'Alessandro are two of the old 'new Maradonas'

I admit I haven't been for years, but the drums would irritate the tits off me. If they were proper drummers, who can knock out a tune, then that would be OK. I'm not asking for someone to be the next Igor Cavalera here, just more than BOOM BOOM BOOM. And whilst we're on the subject of music, we should ban the Sheffield Wednesday band. Can the planks only the The Great ____ing Escape ?. Watch a rugby match in Paris to see what could have instead of this 3rd rate 'two world wars and one world cup' dog vomit we have to put up with. Musicians should only be allowed if they have a bit of flair and originality about them.

2-0 Arsenal with that sh_t player Reyes scoring both.

I remember Sven's Sampdoria team being pretty good to watch. Mind you, they did have Veron, Crespo, Platt and Lombardo if my memory serves me correctly.

Reminds me of a Skysorts.com website headline about who'll replace the retiring Peter Schmeichel at Man City. It was something like: 'James to fill Schmeichel's hole'

I was at that game as well. I would have been 14 at the time, and I remember Jason Lee going off injured by challenging Hendry for a high ball, only to be replaced by..............Anrdea Silenzi . At least that's how I remembered that sequence of events. After the seventh goal I was shouting 'we want 10'.

They're about 14th/15th on my game, so it's not all bad.

2-1 Sunderland. The gits always beat us, no matter how much they suck.

DONT NAME ANY PLAYERS>> If Mr. X Y and Z are gay, then that's their business. It's just a shame they don't feel comfortable in coming out, should they want to. Statisically, there must be some high profile players who happen to be gay.

If that's the case, at least we can take comfort that BIG CLUB will be in more trouble. Can't believe that we're losing. Do we not want to get into Europe ?. Is Cinema Pogostick playing ?.

Does that mean you're bisexual ?. I haven't done it yet, as I get the feeling the questions will be like 'Do you watch Will and Grace ?', or 'What is your favourite disco tune ?'. In other words, stuff that fits in with the stereotypical camp homosexual man.

Since we under perform every time I say we will win 5-0 or more, I'm going for a 5-3 win to Everton, with Cahill scoring 6.

You know, I might have to agree with you again. Let Manchester Buccaneers and co. have their Euro league. It will be popular for a while, but then as the traditional rivalries disappear, the cost of long distance travel goes skywards because of oil prices, as well as ticket prices, the fans will desert the clubs and form another team like FC United or AFC Wimbledon. It will all implode after 5-10 years and the novelty has worn off, and the only viewers will be misguided yanks and East Asians who don't know any better. And if Berlosconi is the 'brains' behind it, corruption and PR gaffes will follow.

Nah, Stan Ternant with Dave Bassett as assistant would be better .

I agree. I remember a time when Wenger was a pleasant, eloquent gentleman, a breath of fresh air, and not the paranoid, blind nobwit he is now. I did like Mourinho to start with, as his cockiness was quite pantomime, and entertaining, but now he's getting too big headed. I just hope the job doesn't turn Hughes into a moaning fool, as he seems a decent chap when interviewed.

He is too hesitant to take on the opposing player. He jinks and stalls until Neill saves the day. If only we could clone Ripley........... He is not good enough, which is a shame as he stormed it on his debut. Jermaine Pennant if Brum go down ?. Worth mulling over.

And to think some here wanted to sign Viduka.............anyhow, it would be a sad day for England if McClaren becomes manager. the red faced gimp will ensure Beckham and co. would be able to have a relaxing summer holiday in 2008. He has the same flaws as Sven in the tactics and personality department, only more so.

Ferguson is a sad, deluded bitter drunk who has lost the plot. He is like an ancient King who believes that he has a divine right to crush his enemies using any means possible, who then complains about the tactics in which a much smaller civilisation uses to defend itself. He would be saying 'how dare they use cavalry against me, it isn't fair' as his elite archers are chopped to bits in battle. He knows he is on his way out, and that Mourinho has him by the cobblers, and he hates it. He is so bitter about being 2nd, 3rd or 4th best, and like a spoilt child he stamps his feet and lashes out. He won't have won many fans at the temple of avarice by being so critical of a former favourite, and some say successor. Hughes has been very calm and dignified, as he always seems to be, and Ferguson has made himself look like a right turd. He should stick to trying to extorting money from race horse owners.

Newcastle usher in new manager Source: Reuters Feb. 3rd 2006 (No really ) Newcastle United have not wasted any time in announcing their new manager after the sacking of Graeme Souness. In a surprise move, Newcastle's controversial chairman Freddie Sheppard has recruited a complete unknown-South African Coco De Clown. Mr. De Clown had previously been manager of South African team Kaiser Chiefs, and had won 3 South African FA cups before resigning his post early this morning. A delighted Freddie Sheppard siad of Mr. De Clown "He has a quality track record that speaks for itself. He will fit in at Newcastle, as he is a born entertainer, loves life and has a big red nose like Alex Ferguson. A big club like Newcastle needs an innovative coach to revive it's fortunes, and Coco is definately innovative." Coco De Clown: 'Innovative coach' Indeed, it is Mr. De Clown's training methods that have caused much concern for the belegured Geordies. Whilst at Kaiser Chiefs, there were many stories that training sessions included gamboling in the penalty area, custard pie throwing and goalkeepers practicing their throwing with buckets of glitter. The stories had caused much controversy in South Africa, along with other similar tales such as the players having to wear oversized shoes, and the team coach being replaced by a mini in which the wheels and the bonnet can fall off at any given moment. The appointment has already caused a stir with Newcastle's next opponents, Portsmouth. Harry Redknapp has let it be known that he "wasn't impressed" with the choice of manager, and labelled Freddie Sheppard a "collosal tw_t" for appointing an unknown foreigner before eating a live Barn Owl whole. Harry: 'Not Impressed'

I noticed that as well. We can laugh at Boro once more.

Fat Sam is not the right person. He's too long ball and kick 'em in the air. And as for that red faced turkey McClaren....................I'd not watch another game if that plank got the gig. Guus Hiddink or Big Phil Scolari for me.

I don't think Agent Souness will succeed in his mission to relegate them. They might become a 14th/15th placed team under him though.

I hear these plonkers want Bobby Robson back !. I hope he comes, and then it'll be a return to the ill discipline and laziness of old. Bobby would surely be the only decent manager stupid enough to take on these fickle whingers who want any manager who does not win the league by winning every game to resign.

I cannot but help smiling at this. As EIEIO said, it could have been us, but Newcastle swooped in at just the right time and paid us to take him.

Sheffield Utd only seem to buy strikers. And Garry.