Rumours

Two weeks to go and the silly season is starting to hot up. Today Nicky is (reportedly) either going to Everton or to the Boro in exchange for Viduka. By the end of the day, Brum City should also be linked, as the papers always assume Nicky will go to play for former teammate Steve Bruce or former coach and current England #2, Steve MacLaren. Best move for Nicky? Probably Everton, with Moyesy an excellent Scotsman and coach, 4th place finish behind Manyoo last year, and Champions League starting next week. They're Liverpool, but they're blue, so Nicky signing there shouldn't be a major prob for MU fans. James Beattie was a gutsy and exciting signing last season and should be like a new lad this year as he's fit and raring to go; Simon Davies is another fave just added to the squad; Cars really stepped up last year when Gravesen left for Spanish pastures; Timmy Cahill is a personal fave and reminds me of Nicky at the same age--gritty and determined--but has the added punch of being last season's top scorer for the Toffees; Li Tie is finally looking to be back from his very long-term injury; and there's the wonderful Kevin Kilbane and talented Mikel Arteta, so Nicky'd be joining a great bunch of midfield lads. As their defence is their weakness and they haven't really strengthened over the summer, and Nicky's a defending midfielder, he could do what he does best--sit up and protect the back four. And with World Cup on its way, Nicky will want to show his best stuff this season and make it on Eriksson's list for Germany. I'm looking forward to changing the colors of this blog to reflect Nicky's new club!