Lee W

That's just crazy talk.

Think it's pretty moot comparing players who play in different positions in terms of ability. If we're talking about a 'talisman' of their respective eras, then yes Gerrard is up there with Barnes and Dalglish.

Not bad for a flat-track bully. See the control for the first goal aswell ?

Yep - Souness is the player that Gerrard should be compared to and he isn't as good as what he was. He could be, but it's doubtful, given the players Souness had around him at the time.

If Chelsea sign Ballack and Schevchenko everyone else will be playing for second.

A rogue maybe, but I'd stop short at a 'luxury'. I was just second guessing Rafa really. Personally, I would keep Garcia and sell Nando but I've a feeling they'll both be here next season. Just can't see us having to buy two strikers and two right midfielders.

Gerrard has been the better player in 2 of the last 3 seasons. His Dad also throws football shirts on BBQ's and is bigger than Frank Snr.

Seriously, have you watched him this season ? His attitude is a complete detriment to the team and the managers philosophy - refusing to chase down 50:50's or anything that isn't played into his path, throwing a hissy fit when he gets subbed, missing sitters from 6 yards. Overrated, overrated and overrated Cisse is, and one decent performance against relegation fodder doesn't change a thing in my book. I've lost count of the number of times Gerrard has looked like he wanted to slap him because of his attitude. Having said all that, you have to pity him for being so blatantly played out of position, and GH used to get slaughtered for that with Heskey - so maybe there is an element of blame for his attitude against the manager; or maybe the manager just doesn't rate him as a centre-forward, for which I'd agree. We'll be lucky to get half of what we paid for him.

The only 'possibilities' Cisse offers is nonchalance or kick and rush.

Well considering you all hate Scousers ("clap your hands"), that's obviously the more favourable outcome for you.

Right. I missed Robbie Earle starring in the World Cup and getting chased but a bunch of Italian clubs then.

You are joking right ??

Roma, Inter Milan & Real Madrid are pretty big games. Need to wait until both have finished playing but at this moment Henry is probably the best player (technically speaking) I have ever seen, and that includes the likes of Maradona, Zidane, van Basten etc. He's also won every major trophy except the European Cup, which he richly deserves to win. The bloke makes the sublime look routine. Brilliant footballer.

And that included his own team-mates.

Summary: Biased London-based media

Well, as an educated guess, he may just be involved in some way or form.

Hilarious ! You can just see the headline: "Inter Milan and Lyon managers fight it out for Newcastle Position"

....then tell them to f'ck off.

He's been way better than I thought he'd be and with a little more variation in our tactics and a 'predator' (no not Fowler) type striker, I think he'll get better. B-

Hawkpoint's remit was an "advisory" one when they were initially appointed - hence their work could now be complete, hence PwC taking up the baton.

Can't see it happening at all.

Agreed - and that those signings could make or break a solid title challenge. Particularly, as we have also found a good balance with Gerrard wide right and Sissoko and Xabi centrally.

According to The Times (we'll ignore Nixon in The Mirror, for convenience sakes). Good squad player I reckon, and another cheap option for RM.

What about the card-crazy English referee's, some of whom can't see blatant handballs and the English linesman that haven't a clue what offside is ? And players have been trying to get each other booked for years - way before all these Johnny Foreigners landed. It is a man thing Stubbs - you should man up and stop whinging.

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