Doctoroncall

You do realise that the current CVA is the third version, because of payment changes and delays. So how do you feel that money can be spent on players, and fairly decent ones at that (Kitson, Lawrence) in favour of servicing the CVA? What with the financial fair play to come in the championship probably next season, the CVA to be serviced and the loss of the parachute payments in two years time, the club is storing up a heap load of trouble.

Luke Shaw is another to watch out for, probably not this season but as he's come on leaps and bounds recently, you never know when they'll get into the first team.

Appearances last term (League, FAC, LC, JPT): Fonte.... 43, 2, 2, 1 Jaidi...... 31, 2, 0, 1 Martin..... 4 (4), 1, 1, 0 Seaborne 14 (10), 3, 1, 0 I would expect and hope Martin to figure more next season. All part of building the experience in the squad as a squad.

Football Manger has got a lot to answer for.

...and let's not forget they are not even servicing the CVA.

Indeed, someone that can pick a player to fit into his type of football. CMS may do well for Brighton due to their style, rather than relying on his speed and striking ability alone as he did for Posh.

As Jaidi signed for another year, NA expects him to play. Seaborne maybe the weak link but until NA decides to sell/loan/not use him then there is no point on a fifth CB. Money is best spent elsewhere while Martin and Seaborne get some game time for their development and assessment.

Nice to see things have improved since I was last there.

It was the UEFA cup. Sub appearance in away leg in Israel against Tel Aviv (his debut for Leeds).

Good news and it looks from the article he'll be making some first team appearances next season. That's four centre backs, I don't really understand the obsession of bringing in a fifth.

The same could be said for CB, what with Martin and Seaborne as well as Jaidi to partner Fonte. Do we really need five centre backs? The only reason for that would be if one of Martin or Seaborne are leaving.

...and signing the players I want to see.

valleys

I agree, although sometimes it's the reluctant applicant that turns out to be a great acquisition.

That's a p**s poor excuse from the club. If there is an issue, I'm sure you can go into your bank and set it up and the bank can confirm to the club. All you need is the club bank details.

Agree, it'll make a nice change to see a progressive squad over the years by keeping the best and adding to it through the youth development and sound purchases. In the past I think there were an average of 10-12 changes (in's and out's) in the squad per year. That's certainly changed. I also think there is some over-analysis of any communications from the club or media.

and it doesn't have to be a hot day, it only means it'll be a quicker death.

Depends on what business it supports and any SLA's in place.

I was certainly grateful for a light-hearted OP. Now I'll be waiting for my training on the Saintsweb Standard Operating Procedure so I can act accordingly.

Simon Charlton from Huddersfield, but I'd expect there were loads of signings that just didn't make it and for that reason are hard to remember from 20 years ago!

Iain Dowie from West Ham for a sizable fee and didn't Le Tiss write about Wood who joined from Millwall being a nice guy but totally out of his depth?

I didn't have a clue what this was about... for those that want to know more: Hearts player found guilty

Marina Hyde... writes about footy in the Guardian so you can talk about something interesting beforehand.

Think back at least 50 years, you could even go back to 1870 when they were only second best (admittedly out of two)! ;-)