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I was surprised how poor he was last season and worried the traits he showed (poor touch and passing) would be an issue this season too. We got him for buttons and so far I can see why. I keep reading we are ok at right back but we really aren't. Its a crucial position in a 352 and Bree isn't mobile enough.

I thought he was really good on Saturday. He looked laboured in preseason and was worried his legs might have gone, but he was bright and sharp against Wrexham. I don't want to see him at right back. That position needs addressing in this window IMO.

Its a poor pass that is slightly behind him. He got there a fraction too early, adjusted and them fluffed it. I'm guessing he's right footed? I can see why he missed both but thought he should have bundled both chances in somehow.

Why have none of the promoted sides bought him is the question I ask? Have they all missed something or is he just one of those expensive championship players...like Piroe.

yeah, but more Bryan Robson than Steve McMahon.

better to have several irons in the fire in case we need one or two due to departures.

covers the annual operational losses for one year.

He's a Charles/Fernandes box to box type, rather than holding midfielder or an in-the-hole.

followed by friendly journalists suggesting we are wrong to price players under contract out of moves.

his agent seems to be working hard...well, calling a different media outlet almost every day to tout his client.

They will need two strikers...so will be focused on that more than another wide player, although I realise multitasking is possible.

A quick Google has him linked to Samsunspor, Trabonszpor, Besiktas and Goztepe...and today talk of wanting a move to Saudi.

Surprised City are selling him. Thought he did well for them.

I'm surprised City can get a loan fee for a player they don't want and when there is £15.6m in wages to pay. They seem very similar in style. Feels like one or the other.

Possibly, but he said he wanted to move to a bigger league, so seemed to be welcoming a move in this window.

There was a lot of talk of him being on £90k in the PL. Whether that is true, who knows, but our wage bill was £114m at one point, so we were paying some of the players a fair chunk.

I think it's safe to say the bid was made several weeks ago. All that has changed is time is running out and he hasn't had a better offer yet, so he's come back to the table.

Looks like he fluffs it. Mistimes the connection...not sure if the nudge caused it or came just a fraction after he missed it. Happy to give him the benefit of the doubt, but he had one of those games where the ball seemed to never be where he wanted it. He couldn't control the ball either of the two times he got a touch to it. Frustrating, but you get those days.

Could not agree more. Sugawara was toilet last year. Absolutely fucking shite. The championship provides more time and space, which should conceal his deficiencies. Didn't today. Has to be massive improvement quickly or that position is going to be an Achilles heal.

Do we? It's such a crucial position in modern football. Settling for Bree can totally undermine the positives of a 532.

I also thought we weren't too bad. I didn't see a title winning side, but we did at least move the ball quite well in periods. Defensively, we have some serious deficiencies that have to be resolved quickly. Ipswich got promoted looking much worse, but having a never say die spirit. Maybe we can have that.

A new right back would be nice, but unlikely.

Three shit throws in a row at neck height. How Downes is meant to control them I don't know.

Both teams should have scored more goals. That's the difference. In the PL we'd have conceded four...and gone home depressed. Armstrong alone had four decent chances. Last time in the championship he scored early and never looked back. I wonder if this was a very decisive match or he will get another crack. At least we created something today.

Thought Charles and Fraser were very good. Robinson faded a bit, but looks a good player.