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[pincher]

Looks like Song could be coming on a permanent deal, rather than another loan, subject to a successful medical.

I'd be very happy with that

[bad company]

pincher said:

Looks like Song could be coming on a permanent deal, rather than another loan, subject to a successful medical.

I'd be very happy with that

Can he play in goal?

[RichB]

pincher said:

Looks like Song could be coming on a permanent deal, rather than another loan, subject to a successful medical. I'd be very happy with that

Indeed, a great signing. As a player on contract he should have that extra commitment and alongside Payet a decent midfield pairing.

[pincher]

The only thing that worries me is that he is injured at the moment, so any medical would have to take that into account - and our track record of signing injury-prone players isn't exactly great. Kieron Dyer for example. And Andy Carroll for that matter.

If we sign him, it will be a calculated gamble - hope it goes our way for once.

[BrabusMog]

On his wages, I'd imagine the calculations will have covered nearly every variable imaginable which will also be reflected in his contract; you'd hope he's on the big bucks if he's playing/available to play and contributing to the squad.

[bad company]

Looks like we can forget about Charlie Austin:-

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/20/ch...

[sc0tt]

bad company said:

sc0tt said:

Anywhere to have a pint with the wife nearby?

Bit of a walk but this is where I go:-

http://www.blacklionplaistow.co.uk

Thanks buddy. I'm off again tomorrow so will head down.

[BrabusMog]

Black lion is a great pub.

[TCEvo]

bad company said:

Looks like we can forget about Charlie Austin:-

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/20/ch...

Perfectly sensible for Sullivan to comment on not wanting to buy another striker w/ potential issues. Potentially reduces the price further as well

That being said he bagged 18 last season so maybe worth more of a risk than AC ever was.

Sure Austin would have been "misquoted" if a deal were to be agreed anyway.

Edited by TCEvo on Friday 21st August 16:43

[BrabusMog]

We should be pulling ALL the stops out to sign Austin. Unless we sign some amazing unknown talent that we've been scouting, in which case Austin can jog on.

[bad company]

BrabusMog said:

We should be pulling ALL the stops out to sign Austin. Unless we sign some amazing unknown talent that we've been scouting, in which case Austin can jog on.

I would like to think that some progress is being made to sign another striker. You just don't what is happening behind the scenes.

Looking forward to tomorrow's match. COYI.

[TCEvo]

bad company said:

BrabusMog said:

We should be pulling ALL the stops out to sign Austin. Unless we sign some amazing unknown talent that we've been scouting, in which case Austin can jog on.

I would like to think that some progress is being made to sign another striker. You just don't what is happening behind the scenes.

Looking forward to tomorrow's match. COYI.

Somebody will be studying the form in the French second division in detail

[RichB]

After Sulli's remarks and Austin's response there's no way he's coming to UP. Unless it's all a wind-up in advance of one of the Sunday Sport's headlines, "Footballer's knee ligaments found on Moon."

[bad company]

This morning's Telegraph predicting 3-1 win for Bournemouth.

[TCEvo]

Have they got lawrensen as a guest predictor

[RichB]

bad company said:

This morning's Telegraph predicting 3-1 win for Bournemouth.

Well I think we'll struggle. Find hard to predict a loss but it wouldn't surprise me.

[TCEvo]

Bloody hot here today.

Randolph in for Adrian, Nolan & Obiang start.

COYI!!!

Edited by TCEvo on Saturday 22 August 14:26

[TCEvo]

Shambles. Utter fking Shambles.

Relegation form combined with appalling discipline.

Truly pathetic.

[pincher]

Was it that bad?

Sounds like it's going to be a looooooong season.

On the upside, when was the last time we scored three?!?

[bad company]

For me we lost for 2 reasons.

1. Was Jenkinson

2. Was Cresswell

Both had nightmare performances. Yes it was that bad.