Football Focus pundit Mark Lawrenson says Wayne Rooney is the best 17-year-old he's ever seen and that Joe Cole should leave West Ham to fulfil his potential.

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This week's replies.

Matty Colling

Do you think Houllier should be sacked at the end of the season? He recently showed his lack of ambition by playing down talk of signing Rivaldo.

Surely any half decent manager would love to have Rivaldo in his side?

No. He's won a trophy and he still has a very good chance of getting into the Champions League.

Kells

Do you think Micky Adams will stay at Leicester or will he go to Leeds or Fulham?

I think he'll stay with Leicester, especially as it looks like they will be promoted. Leeds and Fulham are in a mess anyway, so why move?

Jo Engelem

I cannot understand why Eriksson has chosen David James ahead of Paul Robinson.

James is good on his line but has made crucial errors in the past which have cost West Ham dear. Robinson is more reliable.

When it comes down to it, James has more experience and Robinson is still very young. But the honest answer is, when Seaman's fit he's still number one.

Stefan

What do you make of high-profile managers such as Reid and Burley taking on troubled clubs late in the season?

Isn't it better to wait until the close season and wait for an offer instead of putting their reputation on the line?

No, they just want to get back in the game. They're not bothered whether they're there for two months. Management os like a drug, they just want to be back in the game.

Matthew Froggatt

What do you think the realistic chances are for Newcastle winning a major trophy in the next two to three years?

They've got a very, very good chance. They've made some excellent signings, the most recent being Ambrose, lots of experience, wonderful supporters, a shrewd manager - great chance!

Xenon

Who do you think is a better player, Owen or Rooney?

I think Rooney will turn out to be better - but at the moment you'd have to go with Owen. He's proven.

Tommy

Is Moyes right to suggest Rooney should be used sparingly by England?

I think Moyes is suggesting he should be used sparingly be England and Everton, which he has done. I think you keep growing until you're 21, and he's only 17. You don't want him burnt out.

Ains

With Sunderland being so poor in the Premiership this season, how do you think they will fare next year?

It will depend on whether they keep Reyna, Phillips, McCann and Sorenson. If they can keep them, I'd tip them to come out of the Nationwide League.

Kells

What has happened to England's other great hope, Joe Cole? Should he move clubs to further his career?

Good question I think it might be the case for him. Sometimes it does improve players to move on.

Looking at him this season, I think that is the case for him. And if they're going to be relegated, I think that'll probably be the case.

Verion

Who do you think will stay up, Bolton or West Ham?

Bolton! I just don't fancy West Ham at the back. I know they're better without Di Canio because they play more as a team, but defensively, there's still a massive question mark.

Munchy

Do you think Middlesbrough have a good chance of finally becoming a big team next season?

How do you define 'big team'? I don't think they'll be top six, but top half is a good possibility.

Matty Colling

Laurent Robert: what's your opinion? Idle Frenchman or wizard-like genius?

If you cast your net somewhere between the two, you'd be spot on. Put it this way, he talks a great game...

Matthew Froggatt

Do you think Beckham will move abroad at the end of the season?

If United get the right offer, I think they'd sell him. Where he would go to, I don't know. And I would say ditto for Giggs.

Michael Watson

What does Mick McCarthy bring to Sunderland that Peter Reid couldn't?

New ideas. He'll wipe the slate clean, won't have any preconceived ideas about the players there and I think he'll change the personnel in the summer.

Xenon

How do you think Stuart Taylor is doing at the moment?

Wenger talked about him potentially playing for England, but I think that was a very early call. He might have said that to boost his confidence.

He's down the list in terms of the younger goalkeepers. You've got Kirkland, Robinson and Richard Wright too.

Hansen

Should English fans travel to Turkey?

No, under no circumstances. The FA should just say, "no tickets". And if you want to travel, then good luck. Prevention is better than cure.

Malc

What do you think the reason is for Burnley's recent slump in form?

Since the FA Cup run, they've come off the rails. But Burnley seem to do this. They go umpteen games winning, then play like a bunch of strangers. It certainly won't help Mr Ternant's mood.

Munchy

I'm worried that Darlington will not fill their 25,000 all-seater stadium next year. What do you think?

You'd be absolutely correct. Unless there's a major pop concert.

Damien Mcauley

Did you ever score for Ireland and if so, how many times?

Yes. Dunno how many times! I'd guess five or six. (Lawro scored five goals in 39 games for Ireland).

Archie

Do new-comers in the Premiership stand a chance of survival if they do not spend big in the summer?

Well, we know the gap is massive anyway, but this summer will be unusual. You'll be able to pick players up very cheaply.

So maybe this summer, with a bit of wheeling and dealing, Leicester, Portsmouth and Co may be able to pick up some good players.

Rangers Fan

Do you think Gazza made the right decision going to play in China?

It was the only decision he could make! Nobody else wanted him unfortunately.

Damien Mcauley

Which club outside Liverpool do you support? Assuming you support Liverpool.

Preston are my team. I was born and bred there and my father played for them, so they're my team!

Dave

If Wenger doesn't get to spend any money this summer, do you think he'll start bringing through the youngsters? They've got a good crop.

He's said that he may not spend a penny. But to be honest, if they want to be successful in the Champions League, they'll need another defender.

Maybe another midfielder - I don't think there're any youngsters coming through good enough at that level.

Ben White

Do you think Stoke City are going to stay up this season?

No, because one of my old teams, Brighton, might just edge them out - sorry about that!

Dave Murphy

With Houllier's poor signings and a clear-out expected in the summer, can you see Liverpool winning the title within the next five years?

Yes, it's possible, but whether it can happen next year remains to be seen. Not only do they have to change their personnel, they have to change the way they play in order to win the Premiership, no argument.

Johnson

Rooney: best 17-year-old you've ever seen?

Yes, but I never saw Pele. The only worry for Rooney, training might take four hours, so what's he going to do for the other 20? That's the worry.