Shukes

Most of these players were retired by 87.

I keep saying it but wages are more Important than the transfer fee if you want to take the next step.

But is he? Or are we all listening to tabloid rumours again. What's the club said about it? Usually when an official offer has been made the club make some noise to. Not saying this is the case, just that we shouldn't just listen to media and make that judgement. Would rather listen to the people that watch him..like his own teams fans, who seem to think he is a hard working under rated player.

We're talking about something so obvious. Of course teams who spend a lot will generally win more. But what our fans are saying is that we don't want to throw money around for the sake of it. If we're going to spend, then spend smartly.

But isn't it saying that we have agreed with the club and now need to agree to personal terms? And also that he has been away until this week, suggesting that we haven't even spoke with him.

Been very impressed every time I have watched him play. Good hard working player for me that can create chances. Would be a solid signing.

It's self confidence not his footballing brain that's off. As a teenager Ross was known for being light years ahead. His problem has been since he broke his leg, he trys way to hard to impress and it stifles him. We will see Ross take a giant step very soon.

Not sure why but I cant load the last page on any thread :-( My life feels empty.

Ross is the reason why I won't be too hurt when we don't get Mata. He has the ability of filling that role.

This excites me much more than any new signing. Can't wait to see the real Ross Barkley stand up.

Two of our top targets in among that lot.

Wasn't singleing him out...or didn't mean to. He jas struggled to get up to speed and your right, he needs to work hard this summer.

They seem to rate him really highly. Nice to see fans showing disappointment without the need to spout poison. Good fans over there.

Never really understood the fitness thing. I remember watchibg mates towards the season and feeling that we were much fitter physically.....just didn't have the desire or heart. Always believed it's an excuse for a top of the game premiership footballer to be able to blame a manager for his fitness. Remember Owen Hargreaves?

Mustafa isn't that good though. He wouldn't be a first team player for us now. Dier was never ours to let go.

Saying on SSN that he's nearly completed his move to Boro.

My biggest regret is that he is going to see our club as the club that ruined him. I hate anyone to view us that way. I wish he could have a quick purple patch that earns him a move away.

Probably why he gave him a half. Now he has saw what he can't do we may see some movement.

Experience has nothing to do with magic. It's am accumulative of life's experiences. McCarthy can improve as can any player...or should we get rid of Lukaku now he has reached his peak?

Totally agree. Experience has a massive effect on a midfielder. Barry has got better as the years have gone by. McCarthy could do the same.

Not the bad apple in the dressing room after all then. Come on Kevin, let's see you back again this year.

I don't understand all this...he's away on holiday but has still held contract talks with two clubs? Shouldn't we be showing more respect and leaving players alone for just one week while on holiday. Unless we haven't.

So he's holding out for more money? Or is it that he doesn't like the package being offered and wants to talk to is? If it was just money....then he hasn't even spoke to Napoli as there is no competition. He could be weighing up his options and deciding which club offers the best prospects? But then again he only comes back of holiday today haha.

He wanted out last transfer window and now he wants put again = I want him out. No point wasting our time building for players who want out.

Bye Jon.