Happy Thursday, Spursland! Those League One yokels are out of the way, now on to the big dogs. Manchester is this weekend so it is time to dream big boys and girls. Audere est facere.

And now the "news"

Spurs Linked To Mbokani- Sky Sports

Yeah, I don't think they are. I think his agent just made this up. Can Dan Levy start sending out really snarky press releases denying Spurs interest in whatever player's agent just decided to make something up? I feel like they would be epic

Forrest Rubbish Jenas Loan Talks- BBC

For a theatrical portrayal of the roller coaster of emotions this Jenas loan story has inspired in me, I give you Emily Mortimer.

MLS Power Rankings- SB Nation Soccer

San Jose is number one on the back of Chris WondWondo having one of the greatest seasons in MLS history. And yet he can't seem to sniff the field for the USMNT.

Communists Ask Vladimir Putin To Fire Zenit Manager And To Hire "Any North Korean"- SB Nation Soccer

No, seriously, they don't care which one. Just got to a country where 97% of the people can't remember their last meal and pick anyone and they will lead Zenit to glory.

EPL Power Rankings- SB Nation Soccer

If you are looking for teams we have beaten this season you are going to need to scroll way way down.

What It Feels Like To Be 30- Progressive Boink

I am 26 and every single thing on this list already applies to me. I'm just so ahead of the curb my knees hurt.