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What was obvious, was not neccessarily his form but the fact that compared to everyone else on the park he was bone idol. Whilst Yakubu never looked the most industrious looking of players, he did make intelligent runs and got into good positions. Beckford however lacked industry, control and...

Les Ferdinand was class for us in the twilight of his career but was a different type of player i.e. could hold the ball up, pass to a colleague and also score the odd vital goal. Collymore was also a special type of player but different. KEANE used to be at his best running onto a ball at speed...

This guy is crap, like Bednar, if you ask any WBA they wil tell you! Just shows how crap Sven is! Wake up!

Stats don't lie. Last season with 45 goals against, we had statistically the 4th best defence in the league under Pearson. In other words we wern't that far away, so whar happened there then? First we had Sousa who thought we could turn our centre backs into Rio Ferdinands or other certain...

A rather debateable point that Sven is the best manager in this league!

I for one hope we DON'T get Mowbray. A mate of mine is a WBA season ticket holder and says that he was really really poor for them. The notion of playing good football stops at just passing it around to each other in midfield with no end product (remember McGee and his 'I want to be like...

Lets spot the deliberate mistake in this, if our manager's going, who is it exactly thats trying to sign this player? If the reason Pearson's leaving is through lack of funds for next season, where's the £1m coming from? Admitedly its all starting to sound a bit ominous about Pearson but lets...

To be honest, I think this has been coming for a while and a bit of a reality check. I do support Pearson but think it applies to him also. Last seasons success was built on trying to keep the same team and playing with width, albeit at a lower level. They got used to each other and how each...

If Souness, Hughes, Ince and Alladyce didn't fancy him it doesn't sound too hopefull and more of a panic signing due to our current injuries. That having been said NP hasn't been wrong yet really has he.

Sounds a bit like the sort of signing we used to make. A once up and coming player who, when you look at his transfer history, appears to be well on the wane! If he was any good, why would Preston be getting rid? At 25yrs he's hardly going to improve.

Didn't they do a song for him, Nesum Dormu?

I agree with this also. Cleverley looks a good up and coming talent but I don't think it works with him , King and Oakley due to them being a bit lightweight and similar at times. I too would bring Berner in to strengthen the midfield but perhaps replace Gilbert with Cleverley. Gilbert for me...

An interesting article. I did note that of the top 4 that Newell's stats were over twice as many games as some of the others which does imply consistancy. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, in his time at Luton he had to build nearly three teams as they kepy having to sell their best players. I...

Ollie staying! Just confirms what some of us already knew, Leicester City are officially being run by Dumb and Dumber!

If it's 'stick by Ollie time' then say goodbye to at least 3 season tickets in my family MM! I don't think we'll be the only one's either unless we should want to reward failure. Only the stupid and blind without any football knowledge would want this clown to continue under the insipid small...

If Holloway stays no, if he's sacked or has the decency to resign, then we'll be renewing our three season tickets. To keep Holloway on would be to reward abject failure.

If Holloway left in charge, no way out of principle. If sacked, three of us a fair chance.

Whatever the cost (even if it's free), if that Twat Holloway is stiil emplyoyed as manager he can shove it up his arse!

Is 'concider' an alcoholic apple drink for prisoners?

No. in comparison with past teams, technically we have better players but perhaps the worst manager ever who plays them out of postion, different lineup every week and bizarre tactics and substitutions!

Last 5 minute debacles largley down to Adams inept substitutions i.e. puts 2 big men up front and takes wingers off, puts wingers on and removes target men, but more often than not, took Dickov off and put a lumbering centre half on and invited opposition to attack.

Stability at what cost! Just as the table don't lie, nor do Ollies stats either. He bought his players in, mostly not played them, kept changing both the team and tactices every week, played the players out of position, need I go on. I know this isn't going to be popular with some but it's...

Re: f~@ked right off His players, his team, not a clue!! We willed and wanted him to succeed, he talked the talk, but unfortunately he can't walk the walk! Get rid of Hollowords before it's too late! The players on paper look good, MM has spent more money than many/most of the teams...

It won't be long now at this rate until we get into the Kelly/Worthington situation like last year possibly. Whilst Ollie did inherit problems, he's also been allowed to bring some of his own players in. He talks a good game and is very media friendly and easy to like BUT, is he a good manager...

Re: Hollaway's Transfer Targets I think Fosseman is quite right! MM is not that knowlegable, look at the donkey's he's signed (yes MM not MA). Leave managing to managers. Until Harry came along he didn't exactly pull up any trees at Portsmouth did he, and he nearly cocked that up with his know...

Half of these were due to go at the start of this season yet are still here, why should they go if some dumbo has given a good contract (particularly if they've got a family)! This is just mere posturing by the increasingly annoying little Ollie to try and ingraciate himself with the fans. Sorry...

For what it's worth I think your team selection is spot on, exactly who I'd pick! Chambers instead of the hapless Stearman. Sheehan at left back which gives us the benefit of his dead ball play. Hayes gives some genuine width rather than Ollie's bizzare selections on Saturday. Hume to add a bit...

Yes, enthusiasm back for me as well!! I'd got to the point that although I've got a season ticket, I was starting to think I'd got much better things to do with my time. If we don't win tonight we have to remember that 'Ollie's' not had time to decide who is best team are yet but I think he'll...

Of course it's not a sell out the tickets are free allocations. If it hadn't of been I think the numbers attending would be very sub 20,000! Not just because of Sky coverage but because most people are bored rigid with our dull as ditchwater useless team. As for the new manager, whoever it...

I agree with the train of thought that we should be a bit more adventurous and go for the win. A draw is just not acceptable and the usual injury excuses have been made pathetically yet again, we have got a bigger squad than many in this league so lets try a few new players if neccessary. For a...

It's poor, draws are no good against the bottom team in the division and the almost bottom (Colchester). Even Barnsley are flying and they're really crap! Draws are no good, nor is a great defence if you can't score goals, which you won't when you field about 7 defenders! I sooner us see a good...

Best news in weeks, we must get behind MM but he obviously hasn't got a clue re who to pick in managers either here or Portsmouth! (until he realised his mistake and re-appointed Harry Rednapp). I do feel sorry for Bolton in as much as they have lost their equivalent to M O'Neil (Sam) and after...

Its probably because we haven't seen them (though they appear to have some pedigree, whereas we know (imo) that`Stearman and Sheehan aren't up to the job. Worth a risk for a couple of games.

I have the dubious pleasure of working with a West Brom fan and Forest season ticket holder. However, when the usual banter has ceased we do talk in general about our clubs and aspirations. When Megson first signed for us and before he had his first game, the West Brom fan said, ‘You’d better...

I agree with everything you say, nice to know it's not just me! Cheers.

The News OTW also sighted 'quirky motivational tactics' as being a problem with MM. Quirky or not, its results that count and I saw a keeness and confidence yesterday that I haven't seen for a long time, and didn't the difference lift the crowd! I saw MA talking on Skysports midweek and he...

Interesting reports on a 'win' against the mighty Accrington Stanley! Who? Exactly! I can only presume that MA was deliberatly playing people out of position for fitness reasons, though I thought that was what pre-season was for. However, my preference is for round pegs in round holes...

Well done against the mighty Accrington Stanley! Who are they? EXACTLY!

I totally agree with the pro Fryatt sentiments expressesd. I would have been much more happy to have heard the simple phrase 'he's not for sale!' His performances last season I feel were down to an inept middlefield and defence constantly hoofing the ball up into the air to him together with...

I like the bit where I'm shown as a junior member, it makes a 48yr old feel quite upbeat. On the other hand, some of you out there must be really old buggers! Cheers.