Sooner have the pints of San Miguel for E0.95

A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers

Have you noticed, he no longer posts? That’s because he is now being consulted.

Give him a chance schools have only just broken up

I did consider this but he said he only really saw the back of his head and the side of his face... My dad has trouble recognising me and my siblings at times so I didn't hold out much hope of him recognising this guy from pictures!!

I guess we shall see in time!

Don't waste your time with jealousy. Sometimes your ahead, sometimes your behind, the race is long. But in the end it's only with yourself!!

The squad numbers have been announced with the number 8 (Kouyate's number) remaining unfilled and Kouyate yet to sign for another club.
May mean nothing, but Palace did supposedly offer him a one year deal when he was seeking two years.
Perhaps a deal is not yet dead, or the number 8 is being left free for another midfielder who will be joining.
Personally I would be happy for Kouyate to sign.
He offers us a physical presence and competitive streak that we will lack without him or a player with similar attributes.
Although not the best passer, his other qualities provide balance to the team in particular against the better teams where we have to fight for possession.

Cool, whip round for the air fare? Chuck in an in-flight meal on me - heck I'll even pay for the drinks too.
You can have my bloody credit card and PIN no, whatever it takes. And here's the shirt off my back. Please just go.

Red and Blue Army!

Smart move by the club. He wouldn't be the first player to turn down a contract and then re-sign when nothing better came along.

One more point

I don't get the problem over Kouyate, must be something we just don't know.

We want him so have offered one year, he supposedly wants two.

Anything can happen in the period anyway, and he would be 34 if it went the distance like MacArthur.

Do we have his experience, his height his 'awkwardness'.

Why look any further.

He is tried and tested why spend millions on unknown quantities.

Tend to agree but we don't know the ins and outs. He might want higher wages, a large fee, guaranteed games - we just don't know. We don't exactly have any option other than to trust the club.
Personally, think we need him - especially with his ability to play in defence as well as midfield. He's useful.

Red and Blue Army!

Kouyate is rarely injured, doesn't carry excess weight and shows no sign of slowing down or lacking fitness.
He knows the club, appears to be well liked by the manager and his team mates and his versatility is a bonus.
I understand having a general policy for players over thirty but I'm sure exceptions could be made.
If we have a younger equivalent replacement lined up then fair enough, but there appears to be no sign of this at present.