I share the same view. The squad by no means a world class one, but they are relatively relatively young. I think it's a decent foundation to build on - there are teams with far worse foundation. We have Suarez who's brilliance is up there among the very best. You have Lucas who when fit can be the engine of the team. Both these players are only 25, so there's a lot more you can squeeze out of them. Skrtel and Agger are in their prime. The younger ones like Hendo, Carroll, Kelly, and Coates are so young that we've not even seen anywhere their best yet. And then there are the fringe players on the last few ripening stage in the reserve.

The potential is there. Just need to find a way to get the most out of them. Anyone can spend big money on players but only a few have the ability to extract greatness off them.

I was chuffed over rumours of us approaching Cruyff. Was awoken from my dream state by news that he didn't appear keen and recommended someone else in his stead.

Guardiola would be a dream but he has to be the most sought after manager today and he's already said he wants to go on a sabbatical. AVB is committed to Roma. Even if Ancelotti, Klopp, or any other big name manager were available, would they be willing to take the hotseat knowing they will only be given an average sized budget to build a squad? The reason Martinez seems to be the flavour of the month is because he is a manager who works with small budgets.

Also, with Clarke gone, who will the no.2 be? Will the new gaffer bring in his mate, or will he go down the path Houllier and Rafa took, by appointing someone local? Call me crazy but since he isn't getting much playing time, I reckon Carra would make a good no.2. Would do him well to be a student of a top boss to earn his stripes as well. Carra may not have any coaching experience but he is a keen student of the game who studies football videos in his spare time. Not too far fetched considering Sami did the same thing.

The FA Cup is one of the oldest competitions in the world but is fast losing its prestige because of a lack of financial windfall. This just means that we can expect the top sides to field reserve teams in both the League and FA Cup? I have to say that this is one thing I hate about football today. All about the money it is.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/20...observer-debate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_Si...oul_of_Football

nope...there are haters amongst us. shame on them.

i don think RM will release him though unless he want to come and take pay cut.