Mark wrote:with next season possibly being the closest title races in years after we more or less had hand on the trophy last year from march, who do people see as the champions? I don't think we will win it as I think it was Nemanja has pointed out before that to win 3 on the bounce is very hard to do. We're gonna need a player of the year performance from Rooney and for Owen to be the bargain of the century, we can keep goals out but it's going to be those tight games when we need something extra where we pciked up points last season where we may struggle this. I have a sneaky feeling about Chelsea as they finished last season quite well and will have Essien for the full season, I hope Liverpool will have a bit of a hangover similar to Arsenal last year after they over-achieved, but with Gerrard and Torres in tandem they can win any game. If City get lescott and terry then their may be a MASSIVE surprise.

Mark wrote:with next season possibly being the closest title races in years after we more or less had hand on the trophy last year from march, who do people see as the champions? I don't think we will win it as I think it was Nemanja has pointed out before that to win 3 on the bounce is very hard to do. We're gonna need a player of the year performance from Rooney and for Owen to be the bargain of the century, we can keep goals out but it's going to be those tight games when we need something extra where we pciked up points last season where we may struggle this. I have a sneaky feeling about Chelsea as they finished last season quite well and will have Essien for the full season, I hope Liverpool will have a bit of a hangover similar to Arsenal last year after they over-achieved, but with Gerrard and Torres in tandem they can win any game. If City get lescott and terry then their may be a MASSIVE surprise.

Martin O'Neill wrote:"Liverpool did not contact us directly at all in this matter and never offered any money for him.

"So the impression I got was that eventually it was a straight choice."

Robbie Rotten wrote:Here's one for ya:



Just for you, Mark

Ande wrote:Alonso deal looking to be dwindling with Real looking at a £4m Esteban Granero from Getafe.

Would like to see Alonso leave now as his heart seemingly isnt at the club anymore. Aquilani touted as a replacement but id much rather see Cambiasso at the club.

Robbie Rotten wrote:Not slating him Mark, but even you must admit the difference between Villa and Owen is massive.