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I was never in favour if signing Keane, as to accommodate him we would have to break up a hugely successful partnership between our two best players. There was and is still no reason for us to split up that partnership as I see it. And am i reading you right when I say you are pinning some blame on Keane's poor showing on Kuyt? Not on that. Keane has to start with taking a look at himself and to stop saying "f*** off" when subbed. Agree that it will be hard to get a run in Rafa's team and build consistency, but he has to show more when given the chance to ensure he is picked the next game, and the next.

Still Keane was in his favoured position, and could barely get a kick. He needs to get more involved than that to deserve starting.

Disagree on the meal of it, but agree on the affection. Sadly, I think Webb as affected at the moment.

Yes, he did.

I thought it was a peno too, but I think making a meal out of it was what made webb not give it.

It is hard to find excuses for Keane when he hardly touches the ball the whole game then says f*** off when he is subbed.

No major complaints from me on Webb. The peno shout could have been given if Torres had not made such a meal out of it and had tried to keep going. He waved through a couple of clear fouls, notably when Alonso was barged over, and I think Cahill and Neville, for just going for the man several times, should have gotten yellows.

3rd and CL semi next season I expect us to be in it until the end and perhaps even win the league

Was puking all morning according to a poster elsewhere. Gerrard did the same, but still played.

Barnes, without doubt. We still lack good wide men.

So he was not DJ-ing, scratching like?

They don't do fancards anymore I think. There is a membership thing though, but I don't think it is with the same chances for tickets.

Matches and training are two very different worlds, so lets hope Rafa has learnt from last time. I'd like to see him getting 20-30 minutes first, then the same the next game and check if there is a reaction before starting him. Lets not make the same mistake again.

Or Rafa wanted Barry on the left....as we bought Riera late in the window.

Ah, cheers. So special permission it is then. Harry should be able to sort that eh?

But is he allowed to go back there so soon? I read something somewhere that he had to go another club if the transfer was to happen so soon. Could be an internet rumour started by Keane's agent though

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Mascher and Gerrard tossed about penetrating passes and showed a lot of desire all first half too eh?

Gerrard?? Thought he was poor. Shows what I know. Arbeloa Riera Alonso

Barry or Alonso at centre mid wouldn't really matter if we just got some proper movement off the ball in front of the ball carrier..... I keep waiting....as Kuyt, Keane, SG and Torres should in principle be able to supply that movement.

absolutely. he was a prick.

Brilliant!

Exactly. These thoughts have also crossed my mind.

Nice little piss take from the original poster. I think you've all been had.

El Zahr has a great touch and some skill at least.