John Bull

This last week has been ridiculous: * Curbishley quits. * Keegan quits - Newcastle. * Man City become one of the richest clubs in the world and buy Robinho. Apparently they're gonna bid £135 million for Cristiano Ronaldo at Christmas. Hilarious. * Berbatov finally leaves - Good price though. Although it would have been nice if United had exercised some dignity, rather than driving Berbatov into their training centre without Tottenham's permission hidden under a blanket in the back of Alex Ferguson's Bentley.

If somebody had told me two weeks ago that we'd manage to get three of the 'Spurs four' I'd have thought they were mad. Malbranque in particular is a player that I've always rated highly and never thought we'd have a chance of attracting. It goes without saying that we still need a few more additions, but I think we can live without Kaboul for now. So instead of just being Ireland and Man Utd reserves, we're now Ireland, Man Utd and Spurs reserves I hear that Pascal Chimbonda has already annoyed Roy Keane by accidentally pinching his car parking space on his first day at training. Steed is a good player and will prove really useful for Sunderland, I think. He pleayed virtually every match for Spurs last season and is a solid little player. Chimbonda has little loyalty but is a good fullback, while Tainio will really give everything for the cause - although he's not the best technically. All in all I think that it's a good bit of business for Sunderland. By the way, Kaboul has just signed for Portsmouth for £6 million.

They don't even have to be a great team per se . It could be a good team, an average team or even a below average team that draws their courage from a 5'0 player with a lot of courage or something . I might actually choose a bad team with potential. That way, when they become awesome, I can say I was there all along . Follow the premiership for a few months and pick a team that you think are involved in enjoyable matches. A team around the UEFA Cup qualifying positions would probably be a good choice. I really don't mean to shamelessly plug Spurs - honest. :| It's really rather refreshing that you chose not to just hop straight on to the "Big 4" bandwagon.

Robbie Keane . . . but £19 million makes it all better.

If Joe has a hollow interest in football and would like some so-called "glory" then I agree with your choice of club.

An earthquake that destroyed Sunderland would probably be a good thing. If we're using the "logic" of Kaboul's agent here, I doubt this summer's desperately dull transfer market could survive the sudden spike in activity caused by the earthquake. After seemingly changing his mind about a switch to Sunderland, Kaboul has now decided not to join the Black Cats after Harry Redknapp took him to a casino until 4 in the morning. :| Harry.

Spurs Response to Keane and Berbatov Speculation Go Levy! But Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov suck. I mean, it's been clear to all that Berbatov has wanted to leave for a while but Robbie Keane?!! He has professed his love for Tottenham so many times and recently signed a new contract, and now wants to leave. <_< So hollow. Also, hope that Benitez and Ferguson get punished by the FA - what hypocrites!! <_<

An earthquake that destroyed Sunderland would probably be a good thing.

Apparently Man Utd are close to agreeing a

10cc - "Dreadlock Holiday" . . . it seemed quite apt after Zimbabwe's withdrawal from the World Twenty20

Ivanovic is out :|

eating roast beef and Yorkshire puddings. Malaria in Europe? It used to be endemic across huge swathes of Europe. It even affected England until several hundred years ago when they drained the fens.

disappointed that Spain are in the final. Boo! <_< It's because you don't play Franck O'Queudrue.

. . . oh shoot . . . wrong thread

changing the guard. Happy birthday, BeRno! Don't drink too much Guinness

, to quote the Hoff, hooked on a feeling.

all out of puff.

trooping the colour.

No. I'll stick with my bitter, thank you. Have you ever been caught plum at silly point?

big, I am red, My feet stick out the bed . . . but sadly I'm not Peter Crouch.

drinking tea.

"Enigma Variations" - Sir Edward Elgar. . . . isn't "Nimrod" a joy.