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I thought that's who it was. Very happy to see she's filled out dem boots Possible typo noted.

Cancer of the colon, cardiac arrest, taste bud damage, the impending sense of dread that any one or all of these things will occur ...

James Corden. This guy is the anti-thesis to funny but people lose their mind over him. Just sensationalist celebrity muck. Really does appeal to those lacking critical faculties.

Who is this and how can I learn more?!

Certainly has more X Factor than Pearson. Perhaps he sees that as being better for the Chinese market? I also get the impression Pearson if signed, would be jettisoned upon promotion.

Wouldnt be surprised if they do or don't. Thing is, they've been the best performing team over the course of both the last season and more. Since April 2015 they've only lost to Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Leicester did win the league you'll recall I do of course understand the point of top 4 team but it in itself is volatile and simply anyone could end up there now with the mega bucks splosihing around.

Every manager has a couple shit transfers, standard.

Moyes did a fine job at a very cash strapped Everton. They did of course finish in the Top 4. The thing is "top 4 team" doesn't exist as much any more. Granted the CL places are allotted according to this but that was a term for Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United almost a decade ago. You already have big changes to this guard. The term is null and void given only one of those legacy teams actually managed to qualify for the CL this season.

You'd struggle here in Germany

This. To further your point, it is also the silly season with a lull before the Euros. Aside from lying about transfers, LVG/Mourinho, they've actually got very little to go on at the moment. Digging is good, it's better we find turds now than later but I do of course hope and expect this to be a pretty standard take over. That it is Chinese I think (no pun intended) adds some spice to things. More of the unknown and very easy to be written about in a certain fashion. The Daily Heil and other bird cage lining rags won't actually come up with much rather than the salacious.

He'll make a mint in the MLS.

Budesliga > Championship sadly. Even going to 2. Bundesliga matches here (Union Berlin) is quite an experience.

Guilty until proven innocent tends to be the way with these things.

You're speaking to an Irishman

Will be kept busy this summer at the Euros. Perhaps a season in the Championship will bring back the confidence too. Hardly a huge risk keeping him on.

I heard they wanted to set up a launderette business but it just seems far easier to run that money through Villa instead. It'll come out nice and clean on the far end.

Should be noted the UA kit I posted is just something a fella whipped up himself if all MLS clubs were to change to UA from Adidas in 2018. I personally like the grey sleeves but it would be a big departure for us and frankly, more like a West Ham kit than Villa. As an aside, given our new owner(s) should we be expecting a red third kit in time? Would definitely expect a yellow away for the same reason.

Here's a Colorado Rapids mock up UA home hit, perhaps the closest in colours to ours.

Well it is where the birds nest as opposed to The Birds Nest.

Slightly off topic but it would appear the Chinese are not dicking about. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-soccer-china-stellar-exclusive-idUSKCN0YB19V Four Chinese investor groups are locked in a more than $140 million bidding war for one of the world's most powerful soccer agencies, UK-based Stellar Group, a source said, a sign that China's appetite for sport is outgrowing trophy club investments. According to documents reviewed by Reuters and a source with direct knowledge of the talks, bidders include model car maker Rastar Group (300043.SZ), which last year bought a majority stake in Spanish soccer club Espanyol. A deal for Stellar Group, founded by British agent Jonathan Barnett, would be a major addition to China's fast-expanding roster of global soccer assets, which includes stakes in England's Manchester City, Spain's Atletico Madrid and a growing domestic league. Earlier this week, Chinese entrepreneur Xia Jiantong bought struggling English club Aston Villa. Barnett is one of soccer's so-called "super" agents, the sports world's jet-set equivalent of investment bankers, who broker multi-million dollar deals to trade players between clubs. Stellar Group was behind Wales international Gareth Bale's record-breaking 86 million pound ($125 million) move to Real Madrid in 2013. A deal, if secured, would give the winning Chinese buyer access to some of the most connected soccer agents, and a list of high-profile players at a time when China is ploughing money into grassroots academies, television rights and transfer deals for overseas stars. The Chinese Super League, still way behind European leagues in terms of quality and prestige, spent around 340 million euro ($381.5 million) in the latest winter transfer window, more even than the cash-flush English market. Stellar Group could cost around 900 million yuan ($137.5 million) said the source, adding prices had only been verbally discussed. The person said Barnett was planning to travel to China at the end of the month to meet the suitors. Reuters was not able to independently confirm the valuation. The person, who asked not to be named because the negotiations had not been made public, declined to disclose the names of the other three investor groups. Reuters could not immediately reach Rastar for comment. Barnett did not respond to emailed requests for comment. The investment would be another boost to China's global soccer profile, and music to the ears of avid fan President Xi Jinping, who has made it a goal to one day win the World Cup. Stellar Group represents hundreds of athletes, including footballers Bale and current England internationals Joe Hart, Luke Shaw, Phil Jagielka and Danny Drinkwater, according to transfermarkt.com.

Relocating half a billion folks rather does have a suggestion of state sponsorship.

Isn't it suggested that if we are promoted he gets more? If true I feel this rather neutralises the Lerner paranoia.

Christ he's only just come up in discussion on the Cork City Fans Forum. Dear me, he was dreadful.

Luckily Big Tone has a short term solution for you chief!