Mackail-Smith close to comeback (From The Argus)

According to Sky Sport (yes, 'Sport' is correct not 'Sports') CMS is going to Leeds once Gus gets a new striker. He will not let him go until the new man is in. I have a feeling that the man we want is Carlton Cole but Fat Sam won't let him go until he gets Carroll or another. Warnock has said, reportedly, that CMS is his number one priority for Leeds. It's all out in the open now. Not certain that McCormack will come here as there are other clubs involved. You can see now why things get 'complicated'.

Hmmm. If CMS goes (which i don't believe he will), would'nt that mean we need two Strikers to come in?

Not really. Depends on whether McCormack is part of the deal or not and also whether Hoskins will be a main man when fit. Cole and McCormack would be a great pairing.

its Bobby Zamora im telling you !!!

thetungsten wrote:
its Bobby Zamora im telling you !!!

I hope YOU'RE right.

When I siad this a week or so ago I was labled a "crippled palace wum" I assume apologies will be forthcomming?

Camicus wrote:
When I siad this a week or so ago I was labled a "crippled palace wum" I assume apologies will be forthcomming?

I missed these posts Camicus, but I apologise on behalf of others.

Claude Black, Sky "Sport" is correct is it???? WTF
http://www.skysports
.com/

thetungsten wrote:
its Bobby Zamora im telling you !!!

I think everyone in Sussex hopes your right, fingers crossed!!!!

As much as i would love Zamora to come back, there is no way he would take a massive drop in wages to play in the Championship. Maybe a loan where we pay what we can afford. Its all about money and making sure your set up for the rest of your life. Who knows who Gus will bring in. If CMS does go them he must have someone lined up. Owen and Heskey still havent been snapped up yet ! And there is only 2 weeks to the begining of the season.

We have some good news coming today! (None of the above.)

Alan G Skinner wrote:

thetungsten wrote:
its Bobby Zamora im telling you !!!

I think everyone in Sussex hopes your right, fingers crossed!!!!

A fair few outside Sussex have our fingers crossed on the Zamora front too!

Captain Haddock wrote:
We have some good news coming today! (None of the above.)

Tell us, ppppppllllllllllleas
e. And how do you know???

Sorry Brian Owen but your employers need to rename the paper "The Ostrich". I know there is a policy of not reporting rumours (as can be seen from the perfectly pointless rumours headline sitting at the top of the page all summer) but when other media are reporting a potential transfer of your star player it is perfectly acceptable (and indeed expected) for the local press to mention that there is, at very least, wholesale speculation. To not do so is farcical. That aside the current rumour is that Andrew Crofts will re-join the club later today to fill the need for a box-to-box midfielder. Possibly not a star name if true but a great quality addition and potentially just what we were lacking last season. Still at least one striker needed (two if CMS goes) and maybe even a thiird on oan if Hosky isgoing to be out any longer than the reported six weeks. Now come on Argus - I like the paper and think the reporters are very good compared to any local newspapers but we need to hear from you!

Sorry Brian Owen but your employers need to rename the paper "The Ostrich". I know there is a policy of not reporting rumours (as can be seen from the perfectly pointless rumours headline sitting at the top of the page all summer) but when other media are reporting a potential transfer of your star player it is perfectly acceptable (and indeed expected) for the local press to mention that there is, at very least, wholesale speculation. To not do so is farcical. That aside the current rumour is that Andrew Crofts will re-join the club later today to fill the need for a box-to-box midfielder. Possibly not a star name if true but a great quality addition and potentially just what we were lacking last season. Still at least one striker needed (two if CMS goes) and maybe even a thiird on oan if Hosky isgoing to be out any longer than the reported six weeks. Now come on Argus - I like the paper and think the reporters are very good compared to any local newspapers but we need to hear from you!

Just heard. It's Ross McCormack

I would be astonished if it was McCormack, at just 5'9, he is hardly the "Target Man" or "Power Player" we have been searching for?

Alan G Skinner wrote:
I would be astonished if it was McCormack, at just 5'9, he is hardly the "Target Man" or "Power Player" we have been searching for?

I think this would just be a like for like swap. I personally would still expect the 2 major signings to happen. I have to say that I think it would be a good deal for us getting McCormack. I like Cms but it just didn't work for either him or us. I'd certainly wish the guy well.

chomsri27 wrote:
Claude Black, Sky "Sport" is correct is it???? WTF
http://www.skysports

.com/

The fact that Sky use the incorrect use of the word 'Sport' (to keep in line with ignorant Americans) does not mean I am wrong. Look at the BBC or ITV; they correctly say BBC Sport or ITV Sport. The word 'sport' is a hermaphroditical word being either singular or plural, as in deer or sheep. You don't say 'sheeps' or 'deers' do you?. It depends on how you phrase your sentence. If you have to say 'sports' then your grammar is incorrect. Apologies to others bored by this dialogue but he challenged me. This is the last I am going to say on it, unless someone makes a really stupid comment so let's move on.

Claude Back wrote:

chomsri27 wrote:
Claude Black, Sky "Sport" is correct is it???? WTF
http://www.skysports


.com/

The fact that Sky use the incorrect use of the word 'Sport' (to keep in line with ignorant Americans) does not mean I am wrong. Look at the BBC or ITV; they correctly say BBC Sport or ITV Sport. The word 'sport' is a hermaphroditical word being either singular or plural, as in deer or sheep. You don't say 'sheeps' or 'deers' do you?. It depends on how you phrase your sentence. If you have to say 'sports' then your grammar is incorrect. Apologies to others bored by this dialogue but he challenged me. This is the last I am going to say on it, unless someone makes a really stupid comment so let's move on.

both be a pair of good sports shake hands and move on

Claude Back wrote:

chomsri27 wrote: Claude Black, Sky "Sport" is correct is it???? WTF http://www.skysports .com/

The fact that Sky use the incorrect use of the word 'Sport' (to keep in line with ignorant Americans) does not mean I am wrong. Look at the BBC or ITV; they correctly say BBC Sport or ITV Sport. The word 'sport' is a hermaphroditical word being either singular or plural, as in deer or sheep. You don't say 'sheeps' or 'deers' do you?. It depends on how you phrase your sentence. If you have to say 'sports' then your grammar is incorrect. Apologies to others bored by this dialogue but he challenged me. This is the last I am going to say on it, unless someone makes a really stupid comment so let's move on.

You are spot on....although this theory means I can't now fully enjoy the Italian-American gangster phrase "He's shhhwimmin' with de fishes" anymore!

chomsri27 wrote:

Captain Haddock wrote: We have some good news coming today! (None of the above.)

Tell us, ppppppllllllllllleas e. And how do you know???

Not at liberty to say but it's a midfielder.

Liam Trotter? Guti? Albelda? Livermore?

Must be the time in the month for you Cloude?

Would Bobby Z. cost more than Craig Bellamy who is prepared to move down to Championship level with Cardiff City?

Probably better the devil you know but Bellamy could fill the "Powerhouse" or striker positions required. IMHO.

Captain Haddock wrote:

chomsri27 wrote:

Captain Haddock wrote: We have some good news coming today! (None of the above.)

Tell us, ppppppllllllllllleas e. And how do you know???

Not at liberty to say but it's a midfielder.

This forum is of course one of opinion and so with all due to respect to one of our past performers, I do hope the person you refer to is not Crofts. I like the guy but he is not a step up in my opinion.

Claude Back wrote:

chomsri27 wrote:
Claude Black, Sky "Sport" is correct is it???? WTF
http://www.skysports


.com/

The fact that Sky use the incorrect use of the word 'Sport' (to keep in line with ignorant Americans) does not mean I am wrong. Look at the BBC or ITV; they correctly say BBC Sport or ITV Sport. The word 'sport' is a hermaphroditical word being either singular or plural, as in deer or sheep. You don't say 'sheeps' or 'deers' do you?. It depends on how you phrase your sentence. If you have to say 'sports' then your grammar is incorrect. Apologies to others bored by this dialogue but he challenged me. This is the last I am going to say on it, unless someone makes a really stupid comment so let's move on.

Quite correct CB but language moves on.
For example it would NOW be just as correct imo to ask someone 'what sports do you play?' as to ask them 'what sport do you play?'.
I would venture that in 20 years time the 'Sport' version will no longer be in common usage but the 'Sports' version will be.
Dialogue in plays/films etc tends to follow current use/trends not 'Fowler's use of English'.
So my stupid comment is that I think both are allowable.

ballantrrae wrote:

Claude Back wrote:

chomsri27 wrote:
Claude Black, Sky "Sport" is correct is it???? WTF
http://www.skysports



.com/

The fact that Sky use the incorrect use of the word 'Sport' (to keep in line with ignorant Americans) does not mean I am wrong. Look at the BBC or ITV; they correctly say BBC Sport or ITV Sport. The word 'sport' is a hermaphroditical word being either singular or plural, as in deer or sheep. You don't say 'sheeps' or 'deers' do you?. It depends on how you phrase your sentence. If you have to say 'sports' then your grammar is incorrect. Apologies to others bored by this dialogue but he challenged me. This is the last I am going to say on it, unless someone makes a really stupid comment so let's move on.

Quite correct CB but language moves on.
For example it would NOW be just as correct imo to ask someone 'what sports do you play?' as to ask them 'what sport do you play?'.
I would venture that in 20 years time the 'Sport' version will no longer be in common usage but the 'Sports' version will be.
Dialogue in plays/films etc tends to follow current use/trends not 'Fowler's use of English'.
So my stupid comment is that I think both are allowable.

I haven't heard of many schools holding sport days. If schools can use 'sports' then I'd argue language has already moved on and Claude Back is simply out of date.

farside wrote:
Sorry Brian Owen but your employers need to rename the paper "The Ostrich". I know there is a policy of not reporting rumours (as can be seen from the perfectly pointless rumours headline sitting at the top of the page all summer) but when other media are reporting a potential transfer of your star player it is perfectly acceptable (and indeed expected) for the local press to mention that there is, at very least, wholesale speculation. To not do so is farcical. That aside the current rumour is that Andrew Crofts will re-join the club later today to fill the need for a box-to-box midfielder. Possibly not a star name if true but a great quality addition and potentially just what we were lacking last season. Still at least one striker needed (two if CMS goes) and maybe even a thiird on oan if Hosky isgoing to be out any longer than the reported six weeks. Now come on Argus - I like the paper and think the reporters are very good compared to any local newspapers but we need to hear from you!

Crofts is a good player but not the type of midfield 'pwerhouse' that I have understood that Poyet wanted.
The midfield signing is for me the more critical of the two since no striker can score goals without a decent service be it CMS or anybody else.
On the subject of a striker Poyet is already trying to sign one. If CMS does leave then as you point out Farside we will need a second to replace him. Then if the prognosis on Hoskins time out is longer rather than shorter we might even need temporary/loan cover in his absence.
David Burke's task has just got even more complicated.

JoeBlow wrote:

ballantrrae wrote:

Claude Back wrote:

chomsri27 wrote: Claude Black, Sky "Sport" is correct is it???? WTF http://www.skysports .com/

The fact that Sky use the incorrect use of the word 'Sport' (to keep in line with ignorant Americans) does not mean I am wrong. Look at the BBC or ITV; they correctly say BBC Sport or ITV Sport. The word 'sport' is a hermaphroditical word being either singular or plural, as in deer or sheep. You don't say 'sheeps' or 'deers' do you?. It depends on how you phrase your sentence. If you have to say 'sports' then your grammar is incorrect. Apologies to others bored by this dialogue but he challenged me. This is the last I am going to say on it, unless someone makes a really stupid comment so let's move on.

Quite correct CB but language moves on. For example it would NOW be just as correct imo to ask someone 'what sports do you play?' as to ask them 'what sport do you play?'. I would venture that in 20 years time the 'Sport' version will no longer be in common usage but the 'Sports' version will be. Dialogue in plays/films etc tends to follow current use/trends not 'Fowler's use of English'. So my stupid comment is that I think both are allowable.

I haven't heard of many schools holding sport days. If schools can use 'sports' then I'd argue language has already moved on and Claude Back is simply out of date.

Being neither a sportsman or sportswoman I don't go in for sportwear, but I do occasionally sport a sports jacket - especially when out in my sports car. However, as I don't have Sky Sports I can't comment..!
P.S. I once won a pair of plastic binoculars for second place in the 100 yds at the Victoria Road (Shoreham) Junior School sports day.

CMS isn't leaving. Gus has him in his plans. I wish all this nonsense surrounding his future would stop.
He's here for the long haul and this season he'll find the back of the net at least 15 times - have faith.

Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:

JoeBlow wrote:

ballantrrae wrote:

Claude Back wrote:

chomsri27 wrote: Claude Black, Sky "Sport" is correct is it???? WTF http://www.skysports .com/

The fact that Sky use the incorrect use of the word 'Sport' (to keep in line with ignorant Americans) does not mean I am wrong. Look at the BBC or ITV; they correctly say BBC Sport or ITV Sport. The word 'sport' is a hermaphroditical word being either singular or plural, as in deer or sheep. You don't say 'sheeps' or 'deers' do you?. It depends on how you phrase your sentence. If you have to say 'sports' then your grammar is incorrect. Apologies to others bored by this dialogue but he challenged me. This is the last I am going to say on it, unless someone makes a really stupid comment so let's move on.

Quite correct CB but language moves on. For example it would NOW be just as correct imo to ask someone 'what sports do you play?' as to ask them 'what sport do you play?'. I would venture that in 20 years time the 'Sport' version will no longer be in common usage but the 'Sports' version will be. Dialogue in plays/films etc tends to follow current use/trends not 'Fowler's use of English'. So my stupid comment is that I think both are allowable.

I haven't heard of many schools holding sport days. If schools can use 'sports' then I'd argue language has already moved on and Claude Back is simply out of date.

Being neither a sportsman or sportswoman I don't go in for sportwear, but I do occasionally sport a sports jacket - especially when out in my sports car. However, as I don't have Sky Sports I can't comment..!
P.S. I once won a pair of plastic binoculars for second place in the 100 yds at the Victoria Road (Shoreham) Junior School sports day.

Well as they down under "Be a good sport and jump up on the truck so we can go ta see the sports day at the school" Don't worry what COLOR (Whoops sorry COLOUR) shirt you wear as long as it's a sports shirt.
Oh ye and be a good sport bring that pack of Fo...rs beer so we can have a sup while we watch "The womens BEACH VOLLEYBALL) now that is SPORT!!!!!!!!

Mr Claude. U make me laugh. LOL. Language moves on.... Unlike u.... Understand yet?

Claude, when you refer to ignorant Americans,do you mean from both continents or as I suspect, the USA?
I've known many Americans, including those from Canada, USA, Bolivia and Chile. As yet, I've not met an ignorant one. Just lucky I suppose.

Breaking news coming from the club at 4.30 pm regarding a new signing. my guess is either Rhodes or Crofts! Would love to see Crofts back at the club

While Crofts would be a solid signing, with all due respect, he is not the "Gem" that we have been searching the entire summer for i'm afraid! In any case, was'nt he anxious to leave the club a couple of years ago, what's changed?

Alan G Skinner wrote:
While Crofts would be a solid signing, with all due respect, he is not the "Gem" that we have been searching the entire summer for i'm afraid! In any case, was'nt he anxious to leave the club a couple of years ago, what's changed?

Agreed not the big one but he is back ,dont like putting the clock back but better than we have just not prem standard.

CMS will score 20+ for the new-look Albion next season.

Btw, In today's Telegraph Sport, (online), Hugh Robertson is described as both 'the Minister for Sport'. and 'Sports Minister'.