NurembergVillan

They finished 3rd because the manager invested the money badly and they didn't win enough matches because he's not a good manager. It could be argued that we finished 6th because the manager invested the money badly (we're still paying the price) and didn't rotate the squad well enough so we didn't win enough matches (we never won a game in March under MON iirc).

Don't you dare be suggesting a Picnic...

I shed a tear the day these chaps were taken from the shelves...

They weren't trying to break the top 4, they were spending to win the league. And they gave the money to Mark Hughes, who spent it on Kolo Toure, Roque Santa Cruz, Robinho, Emmanuel Adebayor and put Stephen Ireland on £80k a week.

It's on sale for £15 on Steam until 6pm today. Do I buy it?

I was booked on a flight to Baltimore for an interview just before Christmas. I didn't go.

I've been, but was only there for a day. Had to meet Hristo Stoichkov in the Hilton Hotel. Nice hotel though.

If you like Japanese/Asian fusion food you HAVE to go to Koi at the Bryant Park Hotel (it's at Bryant Park and W40th St, so only a few blocks from TImes Square). The food is exceptional and not over priced for NYC. The architecture inside is breathtaking and there's a great beer-cellar style bar downstairs. Plus Bryant Park itelf is a beautiful little square so it'll be a romantic night out. You can order a proper main course or else a few smaller dishes or sushi. The kobe beef potstickers (Asian dumplings) are beautiful and they do a great softshell crab too. They have more orthodox dishes like tuna and salmon too though. I try to go every time I'm in New York. If you want something a bit more tradtional then Pastis in the Meatpacking District is a great spot. As the name suggests it's French-angled food but is ever popular - http://www.pastisny.com/ For somewhere off the beaten track try La Esquina, a Mexican place that looks like a taco stand from the street. That's because it is. But if you've booked, or you've timed it right, there will be a woman by an internal door who will show you downstairs and through the kitchen into a little restaurant/bar that does great food - http://esquinanyc.com/ With any of them, the sooner you can book the better. I guess it'll depend on what you're after and what you want to spend though. Give me more details and I'll give you more ideas! If you're looking at a decent budget (say £100 for the two of you) then you should be ok for any of those places. It'd have to be Koi for me though - http://www.koirestau...rk/galleries/1/ Give me a holler if you want any tips on clubs or bars etc too.

For Newcastle? £35m.

Posh lad then? Her family lived in Little Aston.

Chamakh on his way to West Ham.

Like - 2 Jags Prescott. If I was a fat northerner-come-good I'd probably be him too. Disklike - Cyril Smith. Fat northerner-come-somewhere he shouldn't have.

At least that would mean he'd stay in position.

As an early-30s millionaire I presume he'll be fairly flush with options on where to live - Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, Berkshire and Hertfordshire are all pretty nice spots if you're earning £50k a week.

I met Jimmy a few times when he was wearing Puma boots as a player. He is a really nice guy and was happy to work hard for the money he was paid on sponsorship - attending events, photo/film shoots etc. And yes, I'm aware that doesn't sound like working hard but it's amazing how many players begrudge doing it!

I didn't realise it when I lived there but I look back with a dewy-eyed nostalgia and actually feel perhaps more shaped by my time there than here.

Whaaaaaat?!

Fulham reject Leon Andreasen who has less than 20 Danish caps at the age of 29? No ta. Also, I'm sure we've got a fairly handy reserve keeper. Unless we're going to be able to get him off the wage bill.

Joey Essex.

I think that's supposed to isn't it?

When he played for Leeds he was smacking goals in from all over the pitch. Since he scored for us against Brighton a few years ago I don't think he's had a shot.

Yes it is!

On what level is he incredible then? How can he be incredible but not good enough for first choice?

So, erm... what are the rules again only I'm getting all confused about what your point is? So far you've compared his playing to style to that of Xavi and said you wouldn't sell him for £20m. Are you Daniel Levy?

He's lucky to be alive.