Matt

Thats terrifying! Also, I really like Yaya and dont want him to be associated with that lot! Wage demands for Liverpool have never been an issue though: http://www.tsmplug.com/football/liverpool-players-salary-list-2014/

15k it seems: http://www.tsmplug.com/football/aston-villa-players-salaries/ Id double that to take him on (considering his contract is nearly up ), very good player in my opinion

Exactly this!

Cutprice and "pay as you play" wage for me. I'd still like him, still think he could be a cracking player, but his injuries worry me and they are not linked to lack of game time...

Salut Seb, je contrôle la prochaine fois quand je suis en Angleterre, Peut-être une écharpe pour Tranmere aussi? Tu habites ou en France?

soooo... Forget early signings and most likely 2-3 on last day of the window with the kids filling the gaps where we miss out on our target?

Oh well, so long Gerry and thanks for.... Errr.... Thanks!

me too. Just needs a chance to get back up to speed following an injury in an inferior league. Hmmm....

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27243233 beat me to it!

6'8 even http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacina_Traor%C3%A9 career stats etc, but take it with a pinch of salt with wiki. Looks like has played 3.5 out of 7 full seasons, if Ive counted that correctly

who looks a decent player, when fit. Unfortunately, he's injured more often than he's fit so you can't rely on him.

I had taken that into consideration I'll admit my initial reaction was fuck no, but then I made a point of watching him (admittedly, only through MOTD) and was pleasantly surprised. Dont get me wrong, squad filler but solid, reliable and only 24. The quality players are going to cost a fortune more often and not, and even then spending stupid money isnt a guarantee. I completely agree that there are gems out there but to find 5-6, as Roberto has said he wants, in 1 transfer window to give us the bodies to deal with the additional games (and travel) is going to be extremely difficult.

I agree but if this rumour of doing the same kind of deal as with Barry, maybe we are in with a shout

pretty sure Colback would be on a free and therefore we would probably make a profit on him if he didnt work out. Anyway, the point that we need bodies. Ideally, we need players to improve the starting 11, but a loan deal and a freebie add bodies that we will desperately need for Europe.

Wondering if we should be keeping Barry sweet and hopes he passes on the message to Milner. Still unsure about him but thats because I only remember him playing out wide where he doesnt look comfortable at all. Cant deny his work rate or attitude though.

Oh dear... If you mean hes not Messi, then I agree. But McCarthy is an excellent player. As for the "top clubs" not taking people like Colback, Im not sure. You need bodies, and before the mega money players like him were exactly what was needed; experienced and dependable, capable of stepping in and doing a job whilst your suspended / injured 1st choice was unavailable. All the successful clubs do this and have done this. Rich clubs tend to throw 20-30m on players who dont perform. I know which approach I prefer...

Yes I have, not the best but not all player break through in the EPL at 17 and make an instant impact. In fact, look at the players you mentioned that can be gotten as bargains (agree with you there). All came from lower leagues (except Barry I think) and improved. They just need to be given a chance to prove themselves. Just saw hes only 23 as well. Plenty of time to learn

fair enough, but I just cant get my head around it. Guess its up to him to prove doubters wrong Just checked his stats, seems hes a 1 in 2.5 game striker throughout his career. Guess we will wait and see if he can continue that at a higher level

Question, and it mightve been asked before. If you knew nothing about Messi and he played 60 mins for us, but was unimpressive despite scoring a goal, would you write him off too?

got to apologise for that, bit over sarcastic. Can't seem to help myself!

Don't care, I get to see Everton play

players from a relegated team are shit CHECK ....Oh wait....

INDEPENDENCE!

boots hope? Jesus, they can't even get the title spelt right, I've not got much hope for the source of the article!