KD07

13, if he's lucky.

If there's any truth to it, he'll be more of a competition for Carra as Paletta's still too raw to make the step up. By doing so, he'll also be Sami's replacement as his aerial prowess complements Agger's strengths.

I'd settle for a dodgy goal from anyone, man or animal.

The higher up he plays, it seems the more pressure will be exerted upon Xabi from pressing midfielders, and being not the quickest nor the most agile, he would have less time on the ball to pick out a pass. On that note, his ability to put the ball from anywhere means his deeper role doesnt affect the accuracy of his distribution, plus, his astute vision means he would be able to more accurately recognize gaps to exploit using his killer balls. I would though still like him to push up a bit more when we're putting the opponents under sustained pressure just to utilize his shooting from outside the box.

Well coiffed.

Maybe we just haven't bought good-enough wingers. It's the curse of Shabby.

It's Liverpool or nothing.

I've got the wristbands' rights. Nike will be in touch shortly. Although adidas might have something to say about that. It's a commercial nightmare personally, but I know I must remain strong for I believe in the cause.

Don't be daft. There's only 1 Stevie G. I checked.

Shoot the players up with speed!

Given that the majority here could foresee our weaknesses being exploited given a particular gameplan, there's probably more than a tiny urge to come forthwise with the I-told-you-so(s), but we're all hurting laddo, no need to rub it in.

Our fullbacks' lack of pace (Riise is not that quick either) always means we're prone to getting caught out should they venture forward in support. In away games this season, this has been a particularly sore point, as it all adds up to a lack of movement at the team's expense. Even when instructed not to venture further than the halfway line, they get skinned almost at will by anyone with a fair bit of pace. Which leaves the centrehalves vulnerable as they too have negligible recovery pace, which is important when their form has gone awry and their positioning is not at their most immaculate.

I foresee this to be a running theme this season, just 4 points lads, just 8 points lads, just 12 points lads, just 16...oooerr f***.

He's not on speaking terms with Rafa because he wants to play in the centre. But aye, he's been gash this season like. Probably needs to cut down the tv watching and get his mind straightened. I say, send him on loan to the Agger household.

He's like Zlatan alright, great first touch, piss poor finishing.

What, and then sign for Wigan?

We're gonna win the league bolleaux!

Not getting into Arsenal's faces as usual. We're standing off and letting them pass and weave patterns around us where, as usual, their pace will murder us. I don't know why I bother watching the same old s**** against a team that has taken us apart time and time again.

It's just like playing Footie Manager with Joaquin and Vicente and Villa in the team.

On a related note, it'd be nice to have our wingers picking up some form.

Robbie has the brains and the passing to boot as well, why not play them both there?

Why miss Didi this..Didi that? He's a legend granted, but we need to look forward, not backwards. Not much point bemoaning his absence everytime we take a blow. We'll be a much better side for it.

I hear ya mate, same sex relationships can be a bitch.

Moritz Volz's site is a pretty good read. http://www.volzy.com/index.html

We need both the bullies and the skilled. That said, we're lacking in the bully stakes. Watched how Man Utd and Chelski stood up to both Sheffield Utd and Bolton and then murder them in the skill department to come away with handsome wins.