Doctoroncall

If they want to change anything then increasing the number of promotions/relegation places would be an interesting idea.

Not for this season but could be the following one… The English Football League is in talks over adding an eliminator round to the Championship playoffs and increasing the number of participants from four to six. The proposal is a similar format to the one used by the National League. In the Championship the team that finish fifth would play the eighth-placed team and sixth would meet seventh in one-off ties at the higher-ranked team’s home stadium.

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Not really a punishment then. I’d be happy to take that from being promoted.

Agree about missing a player like Case. Been like that for a few seasons. Case was fantastic and a favourite. As to judging the window, you can assess it multiple times through the season, obviously limited now but it seems good business considering the amount of change that was required and having to stay on the right side of PSR, not spending too much while cutting squad costs. All seems reasonable (on paper), defensive solidity and finishing seem to be areas of slight concern.

Some are UEFA sponsored gliders. Off set the carbon.

So how many of the squad are away on international duty?

From news reports: Rangers’ American owners met the squad yesterday and made plain they had complete faith in Russell Martin, who will not be going anywhere. By mid afternoon, how clever will that look? Part of the intrigue here is that people based in the US do not have to encounter the direct noise of Scotland. It feels easier for them to stick with a beleaguered manager.

Wrexham scored in 90+18. Match lasted 90+20.

All seemed a bit frantic in the second half with some sloppy passes and positioning. Midfield was weak again and hopefully the new signings will help in changing the formation and providing some much needed control in the middle of the pitch. Watford have a decent side, I wouldn’t be surprised if they make the play-offs.

Watford seem to run out of steam in the second half, conceding late goals and not scoring any. …so expect a come back from the home team. 🤪

Thanks. A bit sketchy at times.

Different manager now although they play with a target man and wingers.

Close but they paid £15.4 million for him. The record is £16m for Mike Tresor last year! I had to google as I thought it was Neves as well.

Tends to do well in derby matches. Concentrates the mind maybe, he just can’t sustain the effort over a period of time. Will be an interesting game to watch (sky) or listen to (radio 5) considering the stakes for both managers, more so with Russell (bags packed already) Martin.

He wasn’t backed at Swansea or MK Dons as well. I'm sure it’ll carry on happening.

Combination so it keeps defenders guessing and different ways to play. Fraser has been a bright spark so far in a testing start to the season. It would be odd to see him go unless it’s a wage saving situation.

What with big clubs hoarding U21s, tempting players to join even at that stage, it’s extremely difficult to try a build a squad to challenge for promotion and then provide a platform to stay up.

This is the pool we’re having to fish in due to relegation and limited funds. I just hope the scouting department is geared up to better find the gems more often than not. Unfortunately the step up to premier league is getting bigger so any promotion would mean a huge outlay to try and stay up.

Two years apparently

Gives them another season with Hackney, who is the valuable player to the team. Before he gets to move up to the PL unless ‘boro do it this season, which seems more competitive than ever.

Maybe sensible, but costly and doesn’t want to come to Saints. I can see players like Stanley Mills, Issac Price which SR need to keep tabs on but have missed out on.

Hopefully the German translation, otherwise it’ll take him too long to read before the window slams shut.

You have the numbers the wrong way round for Downs. Initial fee is £6.8m. Yes, it still doesn’t make him a first team player yet.