Redknapp going on about City's millions is part of the conditioning or managing our expectations. There is a story overnight where he is saying it isnt over yet, but at the same time is going on about City and Liverpool. Sounds like he has thrown in the towel. King is a definate loss at the back, even though Daws is good, he isn't half the player he was last season. as siad here, Lennon out of position, VDV is not a winger, its all stupid basic stuff. last season we played 4-4-2 with the best two wingers in the UK and we were outstanding. We deserved 4th and our place in the CL. This season, Harry has been tinkering - to me its a sign of over-confidence and it has blown up in his face. He doesn't look as though he cares as he is now slagging off the fans. He must now know what is coming and the inevitablity of his incompetence. We have had the opportunity to secure CL again weeks ago, but didnt - that is not good enough. In the world of commerce, if a manager fails, despite historics, he goes. I still believe that Martin Jol is the best option as he wants it, loves the club and players love him, but Levy will not do it to save face. Jose would be a coup, but unless he comes to prove he can do it on a budget, I dont think it will happen. I think its wages that hold us back from getting the big names and that can be remedied with a bigger capacity stadium through gate receipts. I believe we can raise the capital to buy, as our asset base increases on the balance sheet, but not have the overhead of staggering wages on our p&l. Thats where Levy is stifled. But back to the point, harry has been found out that he is not a tactician or good team selector. He is a mid table manager, but not one to take us on to challenge for the top every year.