Welcome Roberto Di Matteo and Steve Clarke

[passitsideways]

We could probably get him for a knock down price after last night. A season tearing up the Championship could be just what he needs!

Too much of a risk - he looks like a proper N'Zogbia mark II, never achieved anything in his career.

[Chris87]

You're probably right. We can do better!

[OCD]

I think Ciaran will be on his way. He's looked terrible in the 2 Ireland games and looks like he'll get nowhere near the potential he once had.

[olaftab]

Watching the Portugal v Austria game last night, in the first half there was a brief shot of the dignitaries and RDM was there. I wonder if he was there just to see the game or if he was looking at some one for us.
As a lad in the pub said at the end of the game, if he was looking at players for us he hopes it isn't that Ronaldo bloke because he couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo.

There were lot of hard working guys in that Austrian team  I bet RDM wouldn't mind in his team.

[Stirchley Villain]

Robbie Brady being linked today.

[OCD]

Robbie Brady being linked today.

Not for the first time either.

[Stirchley Villain]

Robbie Brady being linked today.

Not for the first time either.

I think he'd fit us quite nicely.

[eamonn]

When my Italian missus saw Xia and Di Matteo being paraded at VP she was confused which one was our new Chinese owner. "They both have Chinese eyes!" she said, completely serious.

[LeeB]

With these Chinese eyes,
One look at you and I can't disguise....

[KevinGage]

I think Ciaran will be on his way. He's looked terrible in the 2 Ireland games and looks like he'll get nowhere near the potential he once had.

I don't think we'll be fighting off bids from Inter Milan, but if he stays next season he could still be a competent player for the league we find ourselves in.

He always seems to have a clanger in him though, and that isn't a trait that has receded with time. We might get away with it at a lower standard, but if we are back up in 12 months, we need to be looking at better.

[Sexual Ealing]

I think Ciaran will be on his way. He's looked terrible in the 2 Ireland games and looks like he'll get nowhere near the potential he once had.

I don't think we'll be fighting off bids from Inter Milan, but if he stays next season he could still be a competent player for the league we find ourselves in.

He always seems to have a clanger in him though, and that isn't a trait that has receded with time. We might get away with it at a lower standard, but if we are back up in 12 months, we need to be looking at better.

Can't disagree with any of that, although, to be generous to the lad, he does tend to drop a bollock when trying to go the extra mile to take responsibility for the team. Compared to some of the shysters we've had over the last 5 years I'd have him all day.

[pauliewalnuts]

I'd get shot of Clark. Consistently shown to be not reliable, always within touching distance of a clanger.

[ChicagoLion]

With Clark , I don't think it is the level he plays.
He is a genuine footballer but an awful decision maker and that will be with him where ever he plays.

[saunders_heroes]

I think Ciaran will be on his way. He's looked terrible in the 2 Ireland games and looks like he'll get nowhere near the potential he once had.

I don't think we'll be fighting off bids from Inter Milan, but if he stays next season he could still be a competent player for the league we find ourselves in.

He always seems to have a clanger in him though, and that isn't a trait that has receded with time. We might get away with it at a lower standard, but if we are back up in 12 months, we need to be looking at better.

But he's not competent, he's a disaster waiting to happen. Time to get rid of the rubbish of the last 6 years, and he's a big part of it. He seems to be getting worse as well.

[Lastfootstamper]

I think his biggest, insurmountable flaw is that he believes he's a footballer rather than just a centre-half. He's not. Maybe if he concentrated solely on the latter, he could perhaps reach some level of competency in the role.

But I won't hold my breathe.