woodsaint1

I wonder if one of the signings which might go under the radar is Tete (Shakhtar, on loan to Lyon). Was reportedly on the verge of signing for us due to the Ukraine war until the PL blocked FIFAs ruling on any mid season moves. Given our links to Jackson, it seems that we're still interested in a winger

Are SSN no closer to working out who the two players on the south coast were? Cant count Alcaraz either as hes not in country yet. Hopefully Jackson and Beto

Has Kyle told you personally? He was happy to face the cameras after the Forest defeat. If he wanted out I doubt he would be putting himself forward for that

Alcaraz certainly looks a talent but its also a big gamble given his age and playing in a foreign league for the first time will take him out of his comfort zone. That being said, there have been recent PL successes from South America like MacAllister, Caicedo and Martinelli. Although this has taken time through loans etc. We need a player who is capable of making an impact now, a bit like Alvarez at City, not somebody we have to be patient with as being in the Championship next season is a real possibility. Our player recruitment has been decent in recent windows, and with the calibre of teams interested in Alcaraz, fingers crossed we've got ourselves a gem

Juve have had issues with him in the past re his attitude and behaviour. He's also has weight problems due to his snacking 😂. Sounds like an american Lemina, no thanks

Talksport indicated yesterday that we hoped to make another signing within the next 48 hours. Although it would usually be dismissed, talksport have been fairly accurate this window. Think Fabrizio Romano also made a comment that we were now focusing on other signings. Be good to get another over the line in time for Everton, preferably a striker

The criticism of Jones for not playing Stu might not have been warranted after all. Surely an operation or rest is better than taking painkillers to play

They play late tomorrow and then early ko on Saturday for the Manc derby, so they will be running the changes. That being said their second side would beat us anyways. Cant see us scoring more than them but I'm holding out hope for a win on pens

Shite result regardless

Wrexham away next round please

I know they rested a few but thats a terrible result for Forest. Back to getting pumped away from home again. If only we had've tried to take the game to them 🙃

He looks decent, but nobody is paying €30m. Think they would probably take €22m plus add ons but even that is steep. Reckon we could get Beto for cheaper and he looks as good, if not better

Good to get a win to build some confidence, albeit it was gift wrapped to us (just like we've been doing in the league). City is a free hit during the week, but Everton away is huge. Terrible record there, but its a 6 pointer and they're feeling the pressure too. We simply must get something. Another defeat and we're giving ourselves an insurmountable task, regardless of who we bring in (players or manager)

We'll find out in a matter of hours 🤦🏽‍♂️

May be a blessing and force us to abandon the 3 CBs for the forthcoming games, because he cant start Lyanco again after his recent calamities....surely not

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/19631770.jason-wilcox-newcastle-owners-poach-man-city-man-takeover/ Newcastle were linked with Wilcox around the time of their takeover so he has defintely been a wanted man

Looks like we're giving him the reigns for many depts 😨

Looking like a bad ankle injury for Iwobi. Been one of Everton's better players this season

Point 1 maybe, point 2 definitely not. Players will put it down to a bad season, bad management, anything but blame their own effort/performances. What do you think they pay agents silly money for? They'll get their move if they really want it

Further explains why most of them dont give a fuck. They'll get their move away in the summer

That is very damning, even Adam was laying the boot in. Hard to argue against any of the points made. I fully agree with the levels argument, and again its nothing against Jones as it was a fantastic opportunity for him, but hes probably beginning to realise that this job is beyond his capabilities. Problem also is that the players will be alive to social media and the negative perceptions of the manager already. Doswell rightly criticised the lack of identity and structure under Jones but I didnt like him laying into the training clip. Every manager has his style/preference on how he communicates. Yes it may have looked very basic but everybody can see/hear that our talking on the pitch is non existent at times, so nothing wrong with Jones trying to emphasise that. It is obviously different to what Doswell does on the training ground, but Jones has been successful at a higher level, so its obviously worked in the past for him. One thing is for sure....Doswell definitely posts on here 😂

Give it a few weeks and we could get Potter

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed it which is as good as gospel

Could understand us employing 3 CBs if they were lacking in pace and we were needing a lower lying one to cover the runs in behind. But ABK and Salisu are fairly rapid, and DCC doesnt look like a slouch either. Would rather we went with a 4-2-3-1 with a bit more protection in front of the CBs. Did Jones not play that formation at Luton? I just dont get the 3 CBs - its not working and needs ditched (except for certain games which may require it)

I doubt we've signed him purely based on his WC goal. He would have been scouted for a period. You could argue that players will be in their prime at 29/30/31