so whats the general view of the season so far, I think we are doing well, and not by luck

no one had much of an idea about most of the new players that Simon brought here this term.Many made derogatory comments about them.I just had no idea what to think. And here we are 3 points adrift of the automatic spot and deservedly so.We have players who,in my opinion, never say die and give all for the cause.Devaney yesterday was not having a good game and yet he was still giving his all. They all did. We began yesterday with a somewhat re-shuffled team and first half was a bit dire,BUT.. they most obviously went in at half time and had a good look at things and sorted it out. Last season that simply would not have happened.Simon Davey is often criticised for lack of animation which is interpreted by many as lack of passion etc. Not all managrs get excited and flail their arms aroud like Warnock..it is not a pre-requisite of a good manager. I cannot see Shepherd asking Simon to do him a satisfactory windmill impression before offering the job. Look at Ericson at Man City, they are surpassing themselves and does ,he has he ever got that animated...no thought not. WE are where we are by good management good coaching and a whats more a damm good attitude by our team. I applaud them all.Whats more I am so enjoying it too. Especially when I look at the relegation area and see two DeeDah teams lurking down there

 

A good indication is when

you just look at the top half of the table,aint even looked at the bottom this season and long may it last,need to sign Anderson up though in january if we offer the 700k they paid they might deal.

 

hopefully Nyatanga will stay too

as I understand it we have to extend his loan too in January all being well.

 

They paid more for him than £700,000 I tink. I'm sure it was more than a million.

 

you Oirish tina

oi 'tink' yer maybe !!!

 

bugger that edit facility !!! nt

 

I tink I am! lol
Actually both sets of Great Grandparents Irish and came from County Mayo - both had Irish accents so maybe that's why I picked it up lol

 

<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="250" border="0"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#d41107" colspan="2"><font face="arial,helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="+1">Anderson de Silva </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Real name</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Anderson de Silva </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Height</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">6.02 </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Weight</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">12.11 </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Date of birth</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">29-08-1982 </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Place of birth</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Sao Paula, Brazil </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Position</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Midfielder </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Nationality</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Brazil </font></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="width: 10px"></td><td valign="top"><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="250" border="0"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#d41107" colspan="2"><font face="arial,helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="+1">Current Club</font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Currently playing for</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Everton </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Signed on </font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">02-01-2007 </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">Fee</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial,helvetica" size="-1">&pound; 700000 </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial&quot;,&quot;helvetica" size="-1">Squad number</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="arial&quot;,&quot;helvetica" size="-1">15</font></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>

All time playing career </p>

<table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#d41107"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Club</font></td><td bgcolor="#d41107"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">From</font></td><td bgcolor="#d41107"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">To</font></td><td bgcolor="#d41107"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Fee</font></td><td bgcolor="#d41107" colspan="2"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">League</font></td><td bgcolor="#d41107" colspan="2"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">FA Cup</font></td><td bgcolor="#d41107" colspan="2"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">League cup</font></td><td bgcolor="#d41107" colspan="2"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Other</font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">Barnsley</font></td><td bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">23-08-2007</font></td><td bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1"></font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">Loan</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">8 (0)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0 (0)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0 (0)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0 (0)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">Everton</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">02-01-2007</font></td><td bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1"></font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">&pound; 700000</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0 (1)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0 (0)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0 (0)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0 (0)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#e6e6e6"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#000000" colspan="3"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Totals</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">&pound; 700000</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">8 (1)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0 (0)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0 (0)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0 (0)</font></td><td align="right" bgcolor="#f7f7f7"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td><td bgcolor="#000000"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">goals / game</font></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f7f7f7" colspan="2"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">0</font></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f7f7f7" colspan="2"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">n/a</font></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f7f7f7" colspan="2"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">n/a</font></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f7f7f7" colspan="2"><font face="helvetica" size="-1">n/a</font></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4"></td><td bgcolor="#000000"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Apps</font></td><td bgcolor="#000000"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Goals</font></td><td bgcolor="#000000"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Apps</font></td><td bgcolor="#000000"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Goals</font></td><td bgcolor="#000000"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Apps</font></td><td bgcolor="#000000"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Goals</font></td><td bgcolor="#000000"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Apps</font></td><td bgcolor="#000000"><font face="helvetica" color="#ffffff" size="-1">Goals</font></td></tr></tbody></table></p>

Only signed a one year deal as well!!</p>