[.Andrew.]

I rate Di Michele atm, he is right up there, great player for his age.

I see Carlton Cole has got a call-up to Capello's England squad, good on him. Effing well deserves it!

[spoony2oo8]

Thought that yesterday west ham outplayed man u for most of the game.

some of the passing was outstandin.

especially between di michele, parker, collison, behrami and noble.

lookin good for the rest of the season and beyond

[WestHamJake]

We really gave them a good game yesterday. The football again was quality, head up, knocking the ball around on the floor. In all honesty, Man United were there for the taking. Defence is really looking solid, kept to their job and limited Man Utd to half chances. Ronaldo looked ordinary, Behrami proved to me why I believe he is signing of the season, this bloke's engine is just unreal. He had the diving **** in his pocket. Scotty Parker didn't play as well as recent weeks, but still put in a good shift. Collison is the future of Wales. Cole gave 'em a torrid time, and has got to be the most improved player of the season. Hope he gets a chance against the Spaniards.

The Brazilian right back for them was really bad, kept getting mugged off and I thought Carrick and Scholes were outplayed. We just lacked that cutting edge up front. Atmosphere was good and I can see us finishing in a good position, credit to Zola for giving the team the confidence we're playing with at the moment.

[RobbieC]

When is Ashton back, guys? Poor bloke has no luck.

[WestHamJake]

Heard reports that he'll be back around April. Despite being a class act when he's on form and fully fit, I do really think it's time we cashed in on him, in the summer.

[RobbieC]

(Original post by .Andrew.)
I rate Di Michele atm, he is right up there, great player for his age.

I see Carlton Cole has got a call-up to Capello's England squad, good on him. Effing well deserves it!

What do you mean great player for his age?!

[Klinsmannic]

Not too many other 33 year old second strikers better than him tbh.

[.Andrew.]

(Original post by RobbieC)
What do you mean great player for his age?!

Kinda explains itself really..

And what Klins said.

[WestHamJake]

Predictions for Boro in the cup people?

[.Andrew.]

2-1 to West Ham.

[WestHamJake]

We'll cruise past them 3-0.

[.Andrew.]

Looks like you will have to wait until the replay for that 3-0 score

[Hogo]

Illunga I love you. One of the best full backs in the league. Would've given him our MoM award even if he didn't score the equaliser. Good to see he's signed a new deal as well, according to Zola anyway.

[zar91]

So what do we think of the Everton draw?
Personally I think we can beat them, but it's still a really tough draw. We don't have a great record against them in cup competitions of late.

EDIT: Obviously it's not a given we'll play them, but hypothetically if we did triumph at the Riverside.

[cunningstunt87]

Everton away is a hard draw, but I can see us sneaking a 1-0 Cole special to compliment our upcoming rout of Middlesbrough.

When I say rout, I mean smash and grab 1-0, Savio to justify his huge fee with a Maradona-esque goal

[Siany_1989]

Does anyone think spurs will overtake us for 7th now? I cant bear the thought!

[zar91]

(Original post by Siany_1989)
Does anyone think spurs will overtake us for 7th now? I cant bear the thought!

According to John Motson it's a 4-way race between us, City, Spurs and Wigan. Not so sure about that, but I really don't want to finish below Spurs this season... the injuries really aren't helping our cause, though.

[modric 14]

(Original post by Siany_1989)
Does anyone think spurs will overtake us for 7th now? I cant bear the thought!

now that would be emabarressing eh.

worst start in our history 2 months in and then still finish above you lot doing the double .

actually not bothered about your team because your skint (as usual) and we should finish at least 15 points ahead of you next season.

[thcj]

"now that would be emabarressing eh."


not nearly as embarrassing as paying £18m for darren bent

you sir have been boiiid --- carlton cole = £2m

[cunningstunt87]

Or as embarrassing as losing a cup final to an ipod?