Here we were thinking the gossip is taking over - but then the Pottermus came. So this episode is full of knowledge that might just finnaly win you that pub quiz in your local. Only in OTb can you learn how many Decos for a Barry. We discuss latest from the world of no-matches football: Peter C goes to Portsmouthbaggiebird, Scolari says he wants to trim his team, but not let any of his players go and sign every other star player on the continent. And forget Ronaldo, there's a new genius PR and he's a Crystal palace player (what was his name again?). Also on the agenda: kitty money, Scottish League and our special on Premiership Newcomers 2008-09.

Paul Ince gets some cash and he better spend it wise since half of Blackbourn squad wants to leave.

Facebook becomes the new rumour hill regarding the transfers to the Wu Tang Clan.

Rooney's agent is banned, which means... what exactly?

premier league newcomers for 08-09

Hull City

Full name	Hull City Association Football Club
Nickname(s)	The Tigers
Founded	1904
Ground	KC Stadium Kingston upon Hull (Capacity: 25,404[1])
Chairman	Paul Duffen
Manager	Phil Brown
2007–08	The Championship, 3rd (promoted via play-offs)

Their ascent from the bottom division of the English football league to the top in just five seasons is the third fastest ever

On Saturday 5 July 2008 Hull City possibly made the biggest acquisition of their history with the completed signing of Brazilian star Geovanni, on a free transfer following his release from fellow Premier League side Manchester City

only 7 out of 39 players are non-english (including 2 Welsh and one Scottish)

Stoke City F.C.

Full name	Stoke City Football Club
Nickname(s)	The Potters
Founded	1863 (as Stoke Ramblers)
Ground	Britannia Stadium Stoke-on-Trent (Capacity: 28,383)
Chairman	Peter Coates
Manager	Tony Pulis
2007–08	The Championship, 2nd (promoted)

Prior to their 2008 promotion, Stoke had not participated in the top flight since the 1984-85 season when they were relegated with a total of 17 points, which would be a record low tally for twenty-one years (still better than Derby)

The promotion will earn Stoke £35 million for the 2008-2009 season, and a minimum of £60 million over the space of three seasons. This will rise should Stoke retain their place in top flight football for more than one season.

this weeks OTB in association with the Pottermus and the Pottermiss:

West Bromowich Albion F.C.

Full name	West Bromwich Albion Football Club
Nickname(s)	Albion The Baggies The Throstles West Brom
Founded	1878 (as West Bromwich Strollers)
Ground	The Hawthorns West Bromwich (Capacity: 28,003[1])
Chairman	Jeremy Peace
Manager	Tony Mowbray
2007–08	The Championship, 1st (promoted)

From 1986 to 2002 they spent their longest ever period out of the top division, although there has been something of a revival in recent years: 2008–09 will be the club's fourth season in the Premier League since 2002.

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