Same f***ing amount we needed when many were stroking themselves silly we'd definitely be top 10 once we got Benteke and everywhere else we'd be fine with.

(super al no doubt thought the same leaning back in his office chair, Oliver Sweeneys on the desk, with the happiest group of players he'd ever seen comparing tan lines and having a chat and a laugh over something on a phone with Keith Millen in the middle of the training ground)

McArthur has been great from a scoring point of view but hasn't been great defensively. Three times he lost his runner in home games that led to goals. Lanzini Can and Toure. Needs to concentrate more

Give it up, you bang on like an obsessed ex. Do you not bore yourself because you sure as f*ck bore everyone else.

If Jenkinson and evra are completed (Sounds like we are waiting on evra making his mind up) i think we need

CAM - Why we haven't gone in for bojan is mind blowing to me but like others have said, we need a real goal threat week in week out in that role. Meant to take some of the pressure off of Big Ben so he has freedom to move/rather than trying to hold both CB's back.

DM- As much as i was excited by the thought of Cabaye joining palace at the time, he has proved to be a much bigger problem than i would have anticipated. Went from Jedi (strong, passionate, aggressive leader) to the complete opposite. I feel now that our fall backs and Cabaye in the DM role causes the rest of our side to fall out of shape whilst covering their roles. Need a big strong leader type in DM role like Jedi with better passing/decision making abilities. It would do our 11 a world of difference. Also with cabaye being linked away for more money than we bought him for, nows the time to change!

The problem i see is being reluctant to spend the money on real proven quality in these roles, instead opting for a player 3-4-5 million cheaper who wont make the immediate impact we need.

As for Big Sam looking fed up, i think he has more on the line then palace to at this stage with the six months hes had, and i think that he feels like certain players have been letting him down. For him, until they are replaced with quality, i can see why he wouldn't be too enthusiastic about the whole situation.