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Neil, that\'s right McNeil laid on the pass for Garner to score. That is his assist – and a good one. Tackling someone at the other end of the pitch doesn\'t count as an assist; nor does a failed attempt at a curling shot that the keeper bungled (that assists probably goes to Emi Martinez). Nor does tracking back count as an assist either. Look, I will be delighted if McNeil proves me wrong as we will win. Moyes will undoubtedly play him on the left as he will not pick Dibling as a starter again this season; so Ndiaye will play right. Let\'s see if he steps up, as the opportunity is there for him. If nothing else, he will improve the quality of our terrible set-piece delivery. I don\'t think he has looked fully fit all season, so hopefully his conditioning is ready now,

Laurie, agreed. I know I’m supposed to hate Leeds, but if DCL or the quick little American bastard Aronsen beats us, I’ll be happy for them as people and players. Definitely no pushover.

\'In the Window\' If we can call back Armstrong, then City – theoretically – could\'ve, before his injury – calledback Grealish It ought to carry on that we can cancel too – though this being The Ev, who knows what daft shite they signed up for in the loan agreement…and therein lies the problem City paid over the odds in both Fee & wages – but they\'re City and they can. He\'s their asset…apparently valued at £50 million and on £300,000(?) a week. He\'s broken – its their job to fix him and cover his wages while they do. Our agreement was to cover a portion of his wages while he plays for us and not them…subject again to whatever daft shite we signed off on. Moyes; Thanks for your efforts Jack, bad luck with the foot – we\'ll maybe see you again in July if the price is right…but it will have to be very very right, we\'re no paying you City wages for your pension fund…(thinks – if I\'m still here myself that is) Right that\'s sorted, next job…checks list…how to put out a team Vs Leeds.

Certainly returning Jack to City is one possible path. Another might be to negotiate a cut-rate purchase deal right now — if indeed he is a part of Moyes\' plans going forward. He\'s been crucial to the club this season — he could easily have 10 assists with better finishing of the chances he\'s created, and his ball control and get-fouled skills have helped us see out games we often couldn\'t in the past. But would his slowdown tendencies fit in to what this club hopes to be in a year or two? It\'s a very interesting decision. And the club has until 2 February to make it.

Jonathan – Leeds won’t be any pushover but if they beat us, perish the thought, I’ll come nearer to your camp. How’s that for an agreement?