Hobbit73

Well, on official YouTube channel of FC Köln there was a history of streaming pre season friendlies, with last one being a week ago, but I guess we'll find out shortly if they're going to do it today as well. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

OK, I'll use my last message for something meaningful [emoji23]. Sparky out!!! Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

Sydney, Australia... It's a stream from Rams website... Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

Down under stream from the website works perfectly (which I couldn't say for the way we play at the moment). .. Casting it on the telly from laptop... Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk

Meanwhile, SM has been working like a charm... Unfortunately, match that I'm watching isn't anything to get excited about... Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk

In this case, yes I would... Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

As already mentioned, clubs in similar circumstances like ours, usually pay a premium on top of the expected price, to ensure that they bring the players they're after. Also, most of the players have a relegation clause built in their contracts (regardless of the fact that we wouldn't be able to maintain paying their wages if we get relegated). Managers name is irrelevant in those circumstances. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

Although I wouldn't mind seeing RK back in the driving seat, somehow I really doubt it's gonna happen. Not to mention that whole concept of visiting a stadium is totally ridiculous. After all, these days you can have a video conference from any kind of platform, so I really don't see a point in RK dropping by for a chat. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

Spot on... [emoji106] Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

Damn, you guys made me look into his tweets... To be honest, it was does appear that he's talking about Balotelli, however even if it was Theo, I would be equally pleased. Although I honestly think that Balotelli would be a much better fit for us. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Either that or it's part of Mr Gao's five pledges and long term investment in the area, is to open the rehabilitation centre for the rich and famous footballers at the sunset of their careers. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

Following that logic & practice (which doesn't surprise me at all, as I've heard of in the past), we also don't need to fork out the lump sum straight away when buying a player. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

It might sound too optimistic view of the current situation, however my hope (more than anything else) is that because of the circumstances that we're in, Mr Gao might push for the (at least temporary) change in the profile of the players that we're bringing into club. Instead of buying younger players with higher potential of resale value, without tested experience in this level of the game, goes for more experienced (and more expensive) acquisitions, that area more likely to bring immediate results in the short term. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

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Jeez, I never expected that my honest assessment of Choccyboxkids information would create such a snowstorm of reactions. [emoji23] Anyway, on the topic of possible arrivals of Theo, Sturridge and/or Balotelli (Mawson, Sessegnon), as much as I'm in favour of signing as many of them as possible to play for Saints, somehow I have a feeling that uncle Les will opt for some cheaper imported ones, that only himself and his mates have heard of. I sincerely hope that he will prove me wrong, however history of past acquisitions points to the fact that that's his modus operandi, so I can't see him straying too much from it. Unless Mr. Jisheng Gao, as a new owner, has given him a clear instructions that he wants to see some high profile acquisitions (which I sincerely doubt, as he doesn't come to across as the type of owner who is involved too much in clubs politics) I simply can't see uncle Les opening the purse. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk