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Didn't some infallible internet source state that today would be a big announcement? No, wait, that was twitter.

I know haha didnt they spunk a further 40m on Henderson and Allen too? Never £20m players *cough* Downing *cough*

We could be doing worse on this free agent stuff.

We signed Michael Owen as our new physio?? He's here to replace that annoying fella off AVTV.

I'm more interested in the sale of the club rather than French pastries to be honest.

Let's just sign all the Arsenal rejects.

I'd prefer Hangeland over Senderos if we're going down the route of out of contract defenders. Like others say he's most likely backup and I'm not that bothered. I'd prefer to have adequite backup with some experience than none as injuries in defence last year screwed us.

I think we need a ball buster in training, after the number of bollocks displays the players put in last year they all need a kick up the arse I'd be inclined to agree, but as I said the problem is that having someone like that could isolate a few players who don't react well to it and since the squad is thin it's very risky. At this point in time it's a double edged sword, it could work a treat or a few key players could fall out of favour as a result of reacting badly to it (for some reason Lowton comes to mind with his whole refusing to move closer to BMH fiasco)

This whole thing has really come out of the left field. I'm dubious about it actually being Keane based on the fact that it stems from the Mirror. However, it seems to be gaining traction and was the main running story on the radio here in Ireland. I'm still annoyed about his behaviour at the 2002 WC, I accept that the FAI were at fault but Keane left everyone else on the team who were in the same mess as he was. He could have approached the issue in a more appropriate manner. This does not display leadership qualities and shows him to be reactionary and irrational, maybe he has matured, maybe not. I get the feeling that a few lads won't appreciate having Keane around as I'd imagine he's a bit of a ball buster in training, which is probably what we need right now. The main issue with this is that the squad is thin and we can't afford to have players falling out with coaches and missing out on starting games as a result. I'm not against it and I'm willing to see how it pans out. We could do a lot worse than Keane as an assistant to Lambert.

Prepare for VT meltdown, it's been a while since I've seen the page struggle to load.

This is easily one of the most frustrating threads on the internet. I wasn't bothered with no news at the start but now it's starting to grate. Patience is a virtue.

I think the band missed a 'd' in the name.

Listen to that broad Dublin accent. His parents are irish so he qualifies through that. If you're gonna be a smart arse remember that England have capped players who haven't a single connection with England other than the fact that they lived and worked here. John Barnes and Tony Dorigo spring to mind, the latter was born and bred in Australia to Italian parents. My parents were Irish and I consider myself irish as well. There's a lot more to nationality than just where you were born. I would be against them playing for England if they were playing now. Fair enough he is of Irish descent but he is English first and foremost. Ireland should have some pride in their national team and stop picking Englishmen. Wind your neck in.

2 years would suit, gives him next season to show that he can keep the form up. If it looks like he's losing form again, loan him out. Next summer with 1 year left on the contract someone would be interested, we wouldn't get a whole lot in return but he didn't cost anything to get into the side anyway.

You gotta speculate to accumulate. Randy has to spend some sort of cash to keep this thing afloat for any potential buyers to be interested.

ITK?

Depressing news. Yeah, I'd much rather the club be fumbling about in the dark looking for a new manager if the worst comes to the worst and we're not sold... Beat me to it.

Probably surplus now that Benteke most likely won't move. I'd say he was brought in anticipating a move for benteke this summer, giving Helenius a solid year of bedding in. Shame, I thought he looked good with the ball at his feet. I get the feeling that despite being tall he isn't really a target man that wins headers. I'd like to see him stay and have a chance.

I can't believe how many VT members have been suckered in by Mendi I believe this is what's called 'feeding the troll' Sometimes it's just good for a laugh. Relax.

Mendi is a genius, apart from his grammar obviously.

The restaurant story is clearly a mountain of lies. You can google the zip code. When asked if you want the number for parking, why would you say no? Absolutely no information came from that guy and again, its almost certainly fabricated.

Warnings for all!

Your opinion is appreciated, however it is incorrect. Alpay and Dunne, no chance. I don't know anything about Mountfield and Teale. The only defenders on that list better than Vlaar are Southgate and Laursen. McGrath.

This happened, killed his confidence.