Doctoroncall

I think the finances are unbalanced with having such a big squad with the wild spending last summer, not so much from fees paid but the remuneration package which contributes to ongoing baseline costs and restricts cash flow. Maybe the club statements about reinvestment of sales support the restructuring of the club (not squad). Relegation a costly mistake when Ankerson “broke” our transfer policy. Big test now for Wilcox and Martin if Adams goes in selecting a suitable replacement for the promotion push.

Especially if it’s been difficult to get the players wanted to join that could be seen to make the step up. If promotion is achieved, it makes it harder to make the adjustment, as Nottingham Forest found out. That’s a bit of a risk.

Perhaps if the Leeds rumour of wanting Paintsil is true, they can sign him for £15m+ and then use the money to buy back TP from us! 😜

He would certainly ask questions of their goalkeeper…. And in fact anyone else.

Their system is a bit more structured than just having a black box. Their player succession planning is second to none. I don’t know how much trouble they be in if they lost some staff that are involved in the process but the system is pretty slick.

A fair summary, although I don’t see the point of being nervous as it’s nothing fans can influence. You missed Smallbone as a returning loaner, who has performed well so far. If SR are interested in returning to the PL this season then the next two weeks are going to be huge, both in terms of quality of players coming in and who departs.

NFL is number one, but that’s a league. Depends on what parameters the pillock has set for the grand statement.

But it was known this was going to be a roller coaster ride of a transfer window. I think all of us are hoping by the end of the ride we have new players in the building which can help a promotion push. Still two weeks left.

centre backs as it stands are: ABK Stephens Bednarek Lyanco Awe Discounting Simeu as I don’t know anything about him apart from loans to lower leagues. If ABK departs as expected, another defender is needed, if Lyanco goes - sold, loan or released, Awe will be the fourth choice CB but if Bednarek departs another CB is required. That’s how I see it.

Is that allowed now?

Yes, otherwise lost 1-0 in the SB cup in ‘21 and won 2-1 in friendly in ‘19

Maybe have a basic pay structure and stick a performance related clause for all players - club does well then the players get rewarded. Cannot see it happening as players are on to a good thing as they are.

Brighton have already got a replacement, it’s the replacement of the replacement they need to get in but they won’t as he will not be able to go into the first team for a few seasons.

One Burnt out coach, one bonkers coach and one fashionista best maté coach.

Profits

I hope not, he cost me a tenner in my FF team!

Unless options are running out for possible clubs to go to and pool of potential incomings reduced. Add a healthy sell on clause as Dortmund tend to get good prices to make up the shortfall.

Brighton had a good group of players and decent manager, so not totally down to him. Let’s see if the can replace him and not lose other players to keep up their challenge to the big six. I’ll have to dig out Spike’s war memoirs - truly funny (certainly 40 years ago when last read)!

They are further up the food chain but you could be right with Downes.

Could have been much worse if they had more time with the ball and our defence being what it was. haven't the players been told to hold the ball to invite pressure so that space is created to be used? I agree that it’s pointless to continue to pass around the defence or pump it long in the hope of a knock down or inadvertent pass.

Although harder to perform when the eleven have changed and calibre of players have dropped but it’ll be increasingly important now RM knows most of the supporting players are not up to following his tactics or committed to trying. It’s one thing having replacements ready and waiting for our saleable assets but time is moving for the more difficult to shift. I hope they have a plan as it’s important they are not at the club.

As with the lack of a good striker and PL competent goalkeeper, set pieces last season were bad. Both attacking and defending them. The club have addressed one issue, seem intent to risk current GK position without competition unless McCarthy is being replaced. Still the transfer window is open for a couple of weeks so let’s see what happens.

There are strength tests around - leg squats, hop tests. probably mechanical machines as well now to do specific measures.

It could take some time with Daniel ‘low ball’ Levy in charge of bidding. Or do you think he’ll bid more than the last WHU bid?

The owner wants out. Not a good time to be a blades fan.