Transfer Deadline Day (TDD) is always a letdown. OK, so your club might sign a new left back, but that’s about as interesting as it gets.

This year was no exception. TDD ‘highlights’ were Sunderland paying £13 million for a unprolific Ghanaian, an ex-Fulham boss signing a Fulham player, Spurs POSSIBLY signing someone and AC Milan offering buckets of cash for a couple of has-beens. That said, Rafael Van De Vaart could be signing of the season if ‘Arry bags him for Spurs. Would that make Spurs’ midfield stronger than Arsenal’s? I think so, but I’ll leave that for you boys and girls to fight out…

So the big transfer news this week centres on James Milner’s eventual move to City and on Javier Mascherano’s inevitable transfer to Barcelona. How do you think these two will fare at their new clubs? Personally, I think that Milner could be a gem, if Mancini plays him centrally, but I am unconvinced by Mascherano. The Argies skipper hardly embraces the ‘beautiful game’ with his combative style, and I am not sure if this will suit Barca. At least Yaya Toure could play a bit!

Finally, some action from Manchester City! All this talk over the past three weeks has been about which player City are going to sign, so I am pretty relieved that I can stop writing Mario Balotelli’s name in these blogs. Well, at least until January. Staying with City, James Milner looks like he’s finally on his way to Eastlands too. He’s a good player, but I am not quite sure how he’s going to fit into that side. Finally, Spurs may be about to capture William Gallas, once of Arsenal and Chelsea. A note of caution though, William; No-one’s made the move a success going from Arsenal to Tottenham since the mighty Rohan Ricketts!

RUMOURFLASH: Aston Villa Owner ‘Determined To Keep Club Mid-Table’

This week has been less about transfers and more about managers. Martin O’Neil left Aston Villa, while Fabio Capello is getting all kinds of stick for telling David Beckham his international career is over. In the Championship, Steve Coppell couldn’t stand it any longer and left Bristol City after just four months. What do you think of the latest news? Will Villa fall down the table and will James Milner and Ashley Young stick around now that he’s left? Have your say below and just for a laugh, tell me what player you think will create a stir in the Premier League. Moi? I am going for that ‘Little Pea’ from United. He’s not exactly unknown now, but I think the chap will bag 20 goals easy. Especially when the league ‘boasts’ the likes of Blackpool, Wigan, Wolves and West Brom!

RUMOURFLASH: Cilla Black To Become Liverpool Chairman: Presenter Offers Owners Blind Date Appearance in Exchange!

A half-interesting week in terms of transfers as the football season approaches. Lanky Brazilian Ramires is set to join Chelsea, while David James will be playing for Bristol City next season when he isn’t playing golf or collecting his pension. What do you think of the latest news? Will Ramires allow Lampard to score goals, and what do you think of Torres’ decision to stay at Liverpool? Whatever you do, get involved and have your say!

RUMOURFLASH: Manchester City: “Money Management Is For Losers”

The season may not have started but the transfer gossip has. What do you think about the latest transfer news? Is Joe Cole really going to Liverpool because it’s the ‘best football club in the country’? Will Manchester City get hold of James Milner? And which football club will end up paying thousands of pounds for the pleasure of watching Sol Campbell get skinned by the likes of Brett Ormerod every week? Your comments please…

RUMOURFLASH! Cash In The Attic! Cole Looks For Spanish Phrase Book Afternoon all, I am here to shoot the breeze on the latest gossip – weird and wonderful – from English football this season. I am here on a weekly basis to update you on this drivel, so feel free to question, praise, criticise and [...]