There seems to be an imbalance developing in the team, for better or worse, but certainly a sea change from the Keegan days. Venison leaving perhaps started the trend, but Peacock, Batty, Beresford and now Barton leaving has exacerbated the impact. Quinn has never really cut the mustard and Shearer has pretty much lost it (even in his hay day he used to see red too often). Although we seem to be grooming some youngsters (Kerr and Green), I can't see them making much of an impact next season. Even Craig Bellamy needs to improve a shade or two before we can compare him with the greats. 'What on earth are you talking about?' I can hear you all say. Isn't it obvious? Bobby prefers brunettes.

-- Anonymous, April 24, 2002

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'airbrained proposition

-- Anonymous, April 24, 2002

LOL Pete! The disappearance of Pamela Andersson was a tragedy you failed to mention there.

You've obviously highlighted a serious shortcoming in United policy and it needs urgent attention. Who shall we get? Savage would start to get us back on track straight away but Cort and Lua Lua are sadly off colour and I would reckon a platinum solution is called for here. I think it's a root problem at United and we can probably blame the follicle folly of the Jim Iley signing all those years ago for starting it off.

Or is this just a hue and cry about nothing? I don't think so. This problem could get worse and I don't wish to see us go further down this road. I would sooner dye.

-- Anonymous, April 24, 2002

We could dye players' hair to get an equal mix:

eg.

-- Anonymous, April 24, 2002

LOL Paul - you ever fancied a job as a beauty consultant?

-- Anonymous, April 24, 2002

Jonno - then, of course, there was Keith Kettleborough!

PS: paul's version of LR looks more like The French Hairdresser - must be in the genes.

-- Anonymous, April 25, 2002