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anyone got a link to the highlights?

Here's the goals at least

Worcesters are very likely named for the one in Massachusetts.

The few times I've been in an online "pronounce English locales" contests, I've generally done well... the only gotchas were Loughborough and Shrewsbury*, as I recall. Having the likes of Billerica, Haverhill, Gloucester, Worcester, Leicester, Leominster, Peabody, etc.

*: pronounced in Eastern New England as either Shroosbree or Shoosbree. I don't know how the hell you get Shroesbree out of that, but there you go.

Us Brits can't even decide how it's pronounced so it would have been a bit harsh to penalise you for that one.

They say that the two different versions of the MP5 are probably just the same gun with different attachments. Lots of guns from previous games return, I guess it is impossible to make a modern military FPS game without the AK47 in it though.

MP5 and MP5k according to Bowling:

@fourzerotwo

Robert Bowling

@FTWinfinityward Yes it will, both the COD4 style and the MW2 MP5K variant

In response to a question about whether the MP5 will feature in the game.

Apparently kill streaks are going to be toned down too, so you can't rely on camping until 5 kills then building up kill streaks. I do hope they retain the AC130 in MP though as it was probably the most fun part of MW2.

In a jeremy kyle 'who are these sad muppets' type way or a 'thank god im not the only social gimp' way?

It's not really the break ups, it's more the stories of those who have broken up with someone and are dating someone new. Although, yes, sometimes it's nice to know you are not the only social gimp out there!

Is it wrong that this is absolutely my favourite thread on the whole board?

With that list of guns, I'm pretty sure Robert Bowling has confirmed both the MP5 and the MP5K. AA12 back? Ouch.

Nah, not sure RMB, thought i saw them mention it on the stream earlier though.

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I'm not overly worried that we've conceded tonight as it's very much a second string defence, but I'm seriously worried that we've barely created anything with almost our first choice attackers. Well I suppose that's what happens when you lose your two most creative players.

Braga game is live on AVTV I think.

Are you sure? I haven't heard it mentioned?

Yes it's been confirmed for all AVTV subscribers

Wait Makoun was playing? Think this is the first time I've seen his name mentioned and it's because he's been substituted.

I'd say N'Zogbia was as consistent as Downing last season. He played 7 games less, scoring 2 more goals and only assisting 2 less than Downing. This is Downing's only "consistent" season to date anyway whereas I'd say N'Zogbia was pretty good the season before last. He may not have his crossing ability but he is faster, a better dribbler, and he scored more than Downing, and think he has historically as well. GREAT SIGNING!

N'Zogbia got his numbers with zero competition. He practically kept that team up with little attacking help. Even Rodallega had a crap season. Downing had Albrighton and Young getting pretty decent numbers alongside him. So Zog had a free run at the stats. Anyway, I don't want it to sound like I'm constantly picking fault with him. I think he's the perfect replacement for us. I think it is vital that we get him and I believe he will do well here. I just won't have any of the 'he's way better than Downing' stuff because for me he really isn't.

Spot on. He's an average player in a shite team. Has the odd good game but goes missing in most. He is not fit to lace the boots of either Downing or Young. £10m down the pan. Once Mcleish wastes the rest of the money then I predict a November protest when we are in the bottom 3.

Oblivion here we come.

You do realise he wasn't saying that at all in his post?

Have to say I largely agree with BOF. Good player, good price and should fill Downing's boots, but I'd say they are of similar ability.

Heskey's scored? I didn't realise Walsall were THAT bad

Some of the cynical, myopic and even insulting garbage that gets posted in the General's thread. Jesus wept.

And that's just by Krulak!

its a numbers game i guess!

Is this another online dating one? (That was you wasn't it)

Didn't YiM say he'd met Downing's dad and that he was a complete arse? Sounds spot on to me.

Nzogbia Retweeted a Villa fan who said Paul_Nufc42Paul Wyn Robbins

by CharlesNzo

@CharlesNzo Hello Charles are you going to Villa? Was really hoping you would come back here. But whatever Happens good luck whatever you do

Is he teasing us?

Am I missing something? That's a Newcastle fan, maybe he's teasing them.

Here's a translated version

What he hell is going on at Villa??? What the hell happened last season for Brad Friedel to change his mind? Then Young, then Downing??? All wanted to sign new contracts, but something made them change their minds?? WTF???

Young- He found out United were in for him.

Downing- He found out Liverpool were in for him.

Friedel- We would only offer him a one year contract.

Well I know Liverpool will be above us but I couldn't understand why anyone would rather play for Liverpool over Arsenal personally.

Maybe he doesn't think their style of play would suit him? It's all speculation at this point anyway, I'm not sure Arsenal are even in for him.

I get the feeling his move isn't all about football or even money, it's about getting back up north. (IMO)

Downings from Middlesbrough isn't he? Liverpool is around 150 miles from Middlesbrough, Birmingham is around 170 miles from Boro.

Geography was never a strong point. I'll go back in my hole.

It's also a hell of a lot easier to get to Middlesbrough from Brum I'd imagine.

He wants to leave because Liverpool are a step up from us at the moment, despite not having European football this year. Look at the money they're spending and the squad they are assembling, they will be much much better this season.

And Birmingham has a Selfridges! Arguably the most famous branch of Selfridges too. IN YOUR FACE LIVERPOOL!

Manchester has two

I will be disappointed if it is Given. Given was a quality keeper 4 years ago, but times change. four years ago Carlo Cudiccini was the best goalkeeper in England, now he is 3rd choice at Spurs.

Four years ago Petr Cech was the best goalkeeper in England, Carlo Cudicini wasn't even playing.