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Yeah maybe. I think that one year, dunne was just outstanding as a defender. I don't think vlaar has played at that level just yet.

That's not many to be fair, especially when we're talking about 20 years of CBs here. I wouldn't include Dunne in that list either - he was very good for most of one season but that was about it. Oh I'm not trying to take away from vlaar being a decent player. I'd have to keep dunne in there because while he only had one top season I think it could be said vlaar has only had one good season.

I'd say those 2 plus southgate, ugo, Barry (part of a back 3) obviously McGrath, dunne (for one season)

From what I think as I said before it's in the last stages, and might be even just finalizing things. I'm trying to figure out about the partners. how long might it takes and wether it's already sold (or agreed on everything) or not yet. Because I read here in VT that Man City when they were bought it took some time to finalize lawer papers and these kind of things. Abdul are you getting your info from your local media or do you have inside knowledge with potential buyers camp? Inside knowledge, The media haven't said anything other than quoting what Al-Baltan said about buying an English team. I don't remember it saying more (maybe a prediction as the only PL team for sale is Villa). I don't usually take anything from the media seriously unless it had quotes (either locally or internationally). I've put a post couple of pages ago about which makes me thinks that this deal is on with more details. Excellent, well thanks for sharing. You're obviously confident about your inside knowledge so hopefully it all comes out soon. I look forward to reading more.

From what I think as I said before it's in the last stages, and might be even just finalizing things. I'm trying to figure out about the partners. how long might it takes and wether it's already sold (or agreed on everything) or not yet. Because I read here in VT that Man City when they were bought it took some time to finalize lawer papers and these kind of things. Abdul are you getting your info from your local media or do you have inside knowledge with potential buyers camp?

Tarjei those final two pics are fantastic. I was quite against the whole posing for pictures leading up and during the day but they really are worth it once you get them back. They help deal with the wedding day blues after.

I heard the same things being said about Norwich last season. Keep Calm and watch the World Cup. Well I wasn't too impressed with the signings Norwich made last season. I know there's little point worrying about it but it will become a serious concern if teams continue to spend. We're in a unique position, we're the only club who has an owner open about not wanting to be here. Other teams will be implementing plans to achieve the best they can and we'll be doing very little in way of a plan. We'll be spending a minimal amount to try and remain a premiership team. Which we've done for the past two seasons. I don't think that means its a given it will happen again.

I doubt it. Don't forget we've still got a few players here on massive wages, it's just that most of them aren't good enough to be starting. I'm not sure our existing players are relevant to the first point. At the moment it seems that west brom can currently offer better wages than us.

I heard the same things being said about Norwich last season. Keep Calm and watch the World Cup. Well I wasn't too impressed with the signings Norwich made last season. I know there's little point worrying about it but it will become a serious concern if teams continue to spend. We're in a unique position, we're the only club who has an owner open about not wanting to be here. Other teams will be implementing plans to achieve the best they can and we'll be doing very little in way of a plan. We'll be spending a minimal amount to try and remain a premiership team.

West ham and west brom making positive signings that I'd have liked. Hope we have some takeover news soon as I fear we'll be looking at relegation rivals with envy at how they're improving their squads.

Maybe I'm being very negative but I'm seeing about 18 pts on the table by Xmas. Like others have said though we'll pick up points in unexpected games and drop a few where we should win.

The news about arison is interesting. That's an awful lot of money to then not reinvest it in something. Has a sporting background as well.

I hope that's rubbish and that Lerner would accept a fair amount for a club he's run very poorly.

To be fair I'm 6ft 5 so 8pints will look down on me, I'm not at his level. I have to always get to the airport very early to try and get emergency exit seats. I'm aware I'm ruining a nice wedding thread by complaining about issues faced by the taller man so I'll stop now.

Let's bitch about leg room on flights and the tutting that comes from behind when you sit down in the cinema or theatre

You win

I've never really got the fuss over kits. some people get very worked up about them. I think once again they look OK. Not the best kits we've ever had but they look smart and I'll probably pick up the away one.

Haha not sure how tall he is but I'm vertically superior to a lot of men. The wife did have to put a pair of high heels on for the wedding day.

A couple the photographer sent us. Looking forward to seeing the rest even though he took what seemed like thousands and thousands!!

Yeah it was the same for us. Some people I only barely spoke to the day of the wedding which I felt a bit guilty about. And I had 15 family members miss the ceremony as they got lost.

The best thing to do is go and speak to people in the jewellery quarter. I learnt so much about diamonds and different styles. If you know the style she likes you should be able to then find the diamond that fits your budget. I decided to go for a better quality diamond over a huge one.

Congrats that looks great. I got married in Tuscany a couple of weeks ago and I'd echo the statement about having a wedding abroad. We had a get together the day before and then a BBQ the day after so it was great to see everybody for more than just the day. Most of my family used it as an excuse to have a holiday so it was nice to hear what they got up to when they left us. I have to say I never realised how much work went into sorting out a wedding and although I don't really like being the centre of attention I had a fantastic day. It just goes so quick. I'd post a pic but not entirely sure how to do it. Oh and can't wait for the honeymoom. Off to Vegas, mexico and New York in 5 weeks time.

Not sure you can state something like that. Many good players are happy to go to a big club and become part of the squad in order to win things and earn more money. I'm not sure Vlaar would be any different.

I think its a mixture. He continues to make very poor decisions and if I'm honest I don't think he's seemed too interested in the state of the club since he hired Alex McLeish.

It all depends on vlaars attitude. If he's happy to stay another year he will but if not I can't see us putting up much of a fight for a player who wants to leave with only 12 months left on his contract. Also the club can't really make much of a stand when the owner openly doesn't want to be here.