Eddie

Ah and we are back to the webiste of knee jerk reactions. The hero of last week is now crap, and the signing that would have made us title challengers is suddenly a waste of money. We lost, it's a shame, probably didn't play as well as we could have, but it happens.

A real shame. Oh well, still seems like we've defended well other than posing little attacking threat. Bad day at the office.

I suppose it was put that way because we were the away team, but they haven't done that the rest of the time, so I'm not sure.

Give me a couple days and I will do.

You also cause a lot of the problems . If you didn't arm half the world peacekeeping would probably be a lot cheaper. I'm not using this to promote any anti-american sentiments, I have nothing against the country, just don't like it when they try and pass themselves off as better than they are. If you really want to base this discussion on articles though, I can produce a ton that talk about how poor America's contribution to the United Nations is, even compared to some other nations.

One side of the argument I'm afraid. Living in Paris and having the friends that I do I've talked to many close in with UNESCO, embassy, ambassadors, the United States owes 1.5-2 billion to several UN funds, it's great for them to chip in now, but it would be a bit like not paying your taxes and then suddenly donating to a cause, looks good, but it would be great if you did both. I understand that most things the UN asks for most nations ignore, but as self acclaimed dominant force in world politics America should set a better example and have no real reason for not doing so.

There is basically such a thing, where you are supposed to make your yearly donation and it is calculated based on GDP I think, though it may be GNP. Sadly many countries fail to give as much as they are supposed to, including the United States, who since the Bush administration came to power have given virtually nothing (obviously relative to what they should do). America does give a lot, but then as the major world power and the country with the most powerful and largest economy it should be expected to do so, in the sense that it has the most available and if each gave a percentage it would obviously have to give the most. However, I'm not attacking the United States, and certainly don't hate it, liked the people and I loved living there, but certainly aren't as involved in global issues as they should be, except of course in the "war on terror".

I don't really mind. I mean as much as I feel sorry for all of those who have been affected, and as much as I want to help and will try to do so, I haven't been personally touched by it so I'm not that sensitive to remarks. I was simply saying I don't think people should use this as a chance to put down someone else's beliefs, no one benefits from that, not those in Asia and Africa who have been directly touched, nor those who's beliefs are being attacked.

I always think that's a bit unfair. I'm buddhist so no god or anything for me, but I thinkt to ask people to explain why their god would let something like this happen in such a mocking way is tough. Let people have their faith, if it gets in the way of your way of life then fine, try and do something, but don't bring it up yourself when no one is bothering. This is a tragedy, not an opportunity for some to push seperate agendas.

Not a great guy, but if he does the job on the pitch then I really don't mind what he is like off it, and I have a feeling that he would be good for our team. Plus, remember that has much as we are working on rumours and stories, Hughes knows the man, so obviously there can't be that much wrong with him.

Been predicting 3-1 Rovers for basically all of the last 10 games haha, so may as well keep it going. 3-1 Rovers

I think how people judge America is worsened by the fact that though it's all well and good that you may steal the glory now, failure to pay the UN and World Bank and then also living up to things like donations to developing countries means that already you don't have the best reputation.

I just think we should look for what we are missing, physical presence, fast and someone who could create something from nothing. That in iteself is expensive, but if you can get a bit of all, for example Bent, then that would be great.

Very true, the games seem to fly these days and seem to finish sooner than expected. Not so long ago, I felt as if I was only going out of habbit, however, even though we have been only drawing, the "BUZZ" is returning and I cant wait for the next game these days For me too. Loving the christmas period as the games keep coming thick and fast. Brought the joy back into the game

I don't get why you all think we have to sell?!?

...then newcastle might actually be good But yes, good win, 2000th post, and I can't think of anything better to use it on then to celebrate a win over some rivals.

Yes, all bit doom and gloom on here at the moment isn't it. Well we won, so even if the world ends today, we'll all die happy

1-0, 11-0, I couldn't really care. Three points in the bag and the table looks that much better. 11. Villa - 25 (expecting them to lose) 12. City - 24 13. Bolton - 23 14. Newcastle - 22 15. Rovers - 19 16. Fulham - 18 17. Palace - 15 18. Norwich - 15 19. Southampton - 14 (expecting them to lose as well) 20. West Brom - 11

I'd say given his age, and the market at the time (the bubble hadn't quite burst yet) I'd say what we paid for him was about fair. He is turning into one hell of a player, and certainly will be a great asset to the club if he stays here for a few years. I'm also very excited by the prospect of a Ferguson/Savage combination. Not only would it provide defensive solidity but also offers great creativity and attacking threats.

Good win and results went our way today as well by the looks of it. No one below us won, and at the same time there are a few teams above us who didn't pick up wins. Get a good run now and we really have a chance of moving away from the bottom three.

And with the death total estimated to be around 40,000, that is an absolutely staggering number.

Fulham are back on level terms and City have taken the lead, both I think suit us.

Birmingham take the lead at fulham

Is anyone in the chat room?

West Brom just had a player sent off against City, so now they are really in trouble.