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Thank you Damocles. I'm quite pleased with that. Bit like City, eh?

Using the Present Simple ("I go to Manchester tomorrow") for a future activity is a common mistake amongst Elementary level students. Technically though, it was gramatically correct, although it assumes that he had already booked his tickets and the trip was a certainty - under the circs this...

Officially, what's worse: a shot that goes out for a throw; or one that doesn't go out at all? Both are relatively difficult (in front of 44,000 paying guests) to pull off, I'd have thought. I suppose he's just getting his eye in, eh? Shouldn't deflect from a bloody good performance from VK...

It's a delicate business at the best of times. In the bad old days, of course, we'd have sacked him and then started looking for a replacement. Probably have placed an ad in The Telegraph jobs section... All in all, it was done very quickly. And I rather liked the idea of the Manager getting...

Looked very motivated to me. Determined. Good leader. And furious with himself with their third - credit (to Jones) where it's due, though. Bloody Hell, he can't shoot though, can he? Did I imagine it? Or did one of his efforts actually go out for a throw-in...

Anyone remember when Zab used to boss midfield last season? I miss him there. The guy is the business. Personally, I loved that pass that he 'shot' at Ade this afternoon towards the end of the first half. He's the only one with any drive. He's not complicated. He's not fast. And he doesn't...

Arles/Avignon are not exactly what you'd call 'a force' in French football. I dare say these kind of deals are taken with the long term picture in mind though - not that I'd know, like. Anyway, who cares? Meanwhile, over at Scandia... Here's their website (not sure how to do links, but try...

'Design Contemporain et Qualité Intemporelle'. Not my words, Scall. Standia's. They're getting the shop-fitters in, apparently. But you'll need to hurry. Sale ends 21 November. The photo they used for the ad was a white leather with brown trimming corner sofa with a sort of extra bit that I...

Evening all. An Avignon-based Blue here with a minor SCOOP! Imagine my surprise when I noticed today's local paper (Dimanche Vaucluse Matin) leading with the story that a City delegation is due in Avignon on Thursday for talks about a link up between selves and AC Arles/Avignon. According...

Bit wierd, this. But mine was Ray Ranson. I was a Junior Blue. And my dad took me to Maine Road one day for 'a look round the ground.' The Secretary of The Junior Blues (Jessie Williams?) came out to meet us in the car park and did the tour. Really old-fashioned. And a far cry from the...

Anyone mentioned Gary Jackson yet - a sort of Andy May (remember him?) era midfielder who hardly ever played? And, how about Ian Thompstone - I think he scored on his debut (against Oldham?) and then was never seen again...

On a side note, I've always liked Pat Nevin, personally - he's a big Durutti Column fan.

Excellent question CFN. I only wish I knew the answer. Sadly, I've no idea how these things work. But I've always wondered what these deals are based on. Anyone out there know?

Serious question (especially since there are some on here who appear to be in the medical profession): what do they actually do in a medical? I've always wondered what actually happens... Cheers

I like Martin O'Neil at Villa. Seems a decent guy. And a former Blue too...

Thanks friends Just to clarify, I was being (or trying to be) funny in asking Spurs Mad if Taylor is any good or not. I dare say these (admittedly subtle) attempts at humour sometimes don't come over in the written word... In any case, my tongue was only half tucked in my cheek as I asked the...

Spurs mad Thanks for the info, mate. Do you happen to know if Taylor's any good in goal or not?

Agree with Simon23. I like Elano. And he'll definitely need replacing if he goes. You've got to remember, he's being asked a direct question by a journalist. Personally, I found his response quite pragmatic. Hope he stays.

Re: News from kasakhstan Blue1973, thanks for the update, mate. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this one over the coming days/weeks as the OP comes over as one (the?) of the most plausible ones we've had in the last few days. There is a lot of content in that post that you wouldn't...

Re: City's £30m Eto'o swoop This is going to be fascinating. I get the feeling these clubs are coming to us - rather than the other way round. Whether fans of other clubs like it or not, City are going to play a vital part in this summer's transfer merry-go-round.