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I get the feeling that if Lambert really wanted this player, shifting a few to clear the wages wouldn't be an issue. He's already shown he's actively trying to get players off the books, which isn't something you can just instantly do. So what's the point in holding back on an investment now? Chances are Bent is going to be a last minute panic buy for someone, waiting until then to stump up cash for a player like this is just madness. I don't think there is anything in this story, they enquired, were stonewalled and that was the end of that. I'd love to see it and I'd love to be eating my hat, but I'm skeptical of it.

I shipped Bale out, can't be arsed waiting to see if he moves or not. Between him and RVP I don't know. RVP might get off to a cack start under Moyes, Bale could stay and have a blinder. Decisions, decisions.....

Not this again. He'd be great at Villa, but I just can't see why this thread keeps popping up.

I wonder if Zatman drives like this....

Is Bale gone yet? If He goes it means I can spread the cash around more on my Fantasy Football team.

It's not impossible to get the goal tally some people are expecting but I think this season will be like last. We'll Progressively get better with a few dips. I can't really see us being relegation fodder though which would be an improvement over last year.

I only watch on telly but regulary attend LoI games where standing areas are common. I feel they help add to the atmosphere and it gives the rowdier ones somewhere to be rowdy ;-)

I've only seen highlights but in terms of the importance of preseason results I don't think winning or losing is a big deal. The players won't be going in with the same mind set as a league game. We seem to have one of the busier preseason schedules and in the long run it will bode well. Its good to hear opinions of players that are impressing and I like the fact that some have mentioned Andi being on form, hopefully he keeps improving as he will be a top player soon if he does.

I wonder how much of what was 'said' in the article is true. Nonetheless, I couldn't really care.

If they say Quintero they are VERY late... he joined Porto a while ago xD I don't know who else we could be in for from Pescara.... What football team plays near Pescara..? Virtus Laciano. That's if you already count Pescara....

Nail on the head here. I'm excited by the signings. I get the feeling Tonev will have a big impact at some point, and the guys from last year will come out guns blazing. I wouldn't be surprised at giving Arsenal a fair go, they aren't that good. Not even on paper.

yes that's the spirit. Positive thinking, lets go for the title! Then Lambert would be the greatest manager ever. Better to aim for 1st and miss it than aim for 14th and miss that.

Subscribed, hopefully the good weather keeps going and they hang outside BMH every day. On a side note, seems a bit harsh on Ireland, Hutton and Bent to be training by themselves.

I like it! I'll stick a ton on that!

I stand corrected. It was Saturday. Still. He's not leaving the club.

Thanks penguin, I was wondering when you'd be in to correct me.

Nope, according to http://www.fcn.de/en/ he got back on the 18th and played his first game today. What it all boils down to is poor translation and he's basically tweeted, "After a little break I'm back at work" JulieB is disputing it with me on twitter at the minute, she's really clinging on to it.

I think it's actually "Two weeks holiday but I'm back at training today" Roughly. No, wait I think my original post of a long weekend might have been right. Regardless, I'm pretty certain he's saying he's going back to work today. Thanks for having a look at it Jute. What does the "I'm leaving" bit mean do you think? いってきます is ittekimasu which directly translates as "I'm leaving" but it's more of an "I'm off, see ye in a while" kind of thing. "I'm off to the shops." would be something similar.

It's a bit of both, my Japanese is extremely rusty (not to mention was never great) but yeah he's pretty much saying back to work for him. He played in the pre-season game today.

I think it's actually "Two weeks holiday but I'm back at training today" Roughly. No, wait I think my original post of a long weekend might have been right. Regardless, I'm pretty certain he's saying he's going back to work today.

What's the deal with Ivelin Popov? We were linked with him a while ago and it's gone quiet. Will Hughes would be great but would also cost a small fortune.

Risky business, what if they can't meet the valuation for Beneteke. Buggered.

I heard he has a big stake in the elastic band industry.

Levy:"Randy me old muckaa, how are ya?" Lerner:"Hi Daniel" Levy"So this Benteke fella, much are ya lookin for?" Lerner:"£25 million, Daniel" Levy:"Bloody 'ell! He's not THAT good!" Lerner:"£25 million and we can start talking" Levy:"Tell ya what, we can come to a good deal on this..." Lerner:"£25 mill." Levy:"Well I'll throw in this Parker lad to sweeten the deal. Great player, few years left in him and he's quick. Let's say Parker and £10 million, eh?" Lerner:*hangs up phone* Hoping it goes something like that after getting fleeced a few times by that clearing in the woods.

Hey Nicky you're so fine You're so fine You blow my mind, Hey Nicky *claps* Hey Nicky *claps* Rinse and repeat.