Dman

are you a MLG regen?

It doesn't - but continue to sit on that high horse pretending you’re the beacon of all knowledge. The point still stands - If, by signing a striker who scores us the goals to keep us in the leauge, we break PSR rules. Its worth it. A decent number 9, could easily gain you 4-6 points (the current precedent set) Of course it doesn't guarentee sucess, but signing better players (which cost more ££) often gives you a better chance.

I'm sure Forest are absolutely gutted they decided to take this approach.

Mascherano aside (who was a CM at the time), none of these played in the PL. PL football is physical and full of atheltisim. You're comparing apples and oranges.

Rohl is my top choice - has been since January. I think he'll go really far in the game, however, Sheff Weds end of season form & him throwing his toys out of the pram leading to nothing short of unporofessional performances has put a huge concern in my mind. I think Rohl has some questionable loyalty morals. So If he comes and does well, as soon as a bigger side show interest, he'll be off. I also suspect he's probably holding off to see if something a bit bigger and better comes up. But you know what, I'm okay with that. I'd rather someone those better than us want in charge than someone noone wants. Alas, Jones, Selles, Martin & Juric. Still is a bit more of a gamble, but I wouldn't be against it. The summer is going to be huge for us - both players in and out. We need to get the new man in by the start of June latest to give them a summer and pre-season to give us the best chance of sucess. If Rohl wants to wait, we need to move on.

We're going to need 4 first team ready CB's I'd say. ABK, THB & Bednerak will all, almost certainly go - That would leave us with Edwards, Stephens & Wood. Adding someone like Keane, an experienced head, to help players like Edwards and Wood, would give us a really solid set of options. I wouldn't mind us shifting Wood on and replacing him if we can. Wouldn't be surprised to see Keane go back to Burnley though.

That's how I read it. I want to work with the best players, Bundesligais a good leauge and would be a good option for me (as is the PL). If a CL club comes knocking and theyre a good fit why would I turn that down. Nothing to see here. Move on.

I wonder if he knows any ex-Genoa managers who play that rock and roll style....

Maybe - They'll have a good side, for that level. They'll be up there as favourites for promotion (along with us and ipswich). That's not because of Russ. If his previous record is to go by - mid-table other than finishing 4th, once, in what most perceived as 3 horse race - we have nowt to fear.

If the validaton If, a big if, the valution is correct - surely its Solak looking for an additional investor rather than selling the club. Afterall, he would have lost Kraft

Its a world cup next summer. There is absolutely no way Ramsdale is playing in the championship. 0 possibility at all. The only reason he came to us, was to get game time, to get back into the England squad.

We wouldn't have been promoted if he was in goal all season. Terrible goal keeper.

Ipswich are going to comfortably win the championship next season. They have a brilliant squad for this level.

Are they any better then? Not convinced. Arguably, they could be worse than us in the PL next season.

Valery getting some good reviews at Sheff Weds this season as well.

He's really not any good is he. When is that Aussie fit and ready to go? Not that i'm convinced he's going to be any better!

I don't get the animosity towards Jones, if i'm honest. He was offered and thrown into a job that he couldn't refused (not his fault) and he was clearly out of his depth. He's very unpolished and says some silly things, but wears his heart on his sleeve, which is something we're crying out for in this squad. He was never going to be a fit here, but hes a competent championship manager for the right club.

We'd have lost under Martin, without a shaddow of a doubt. They have a style that would suit playing against that kind of system. As much as it pains me to say it, Moschino is doing a brilliant job and players like Murphy and Bishop are dangerous players. Hopefully someone comes in a takes a punt on Moschino at some point in the near future.

Agreed - Leeds aside, we come unstuck any time we played a half competent side.

its not really though. Copper isn't a hipster choice. SR are all about hipster choices.

The contract situation with Josh Brownhill is something we should be keeping a close eye on. Burnely captain, experienced at this level, experienced in promotion, only 29. I suspect he'll probably have offers at a higher level, but would be a great signing on a free - should the opportunity arise.

You're probably right. In reality, if there was a sniff of him coming back, it'd be a loan. Anyhow, mute point, its not going to happen.

He was incredibly overrated by our fan base. Free-kicks aside, he was our equivalent of Mark Nobel. Limited ability but a hard-worker. Downes has had a poor season, but I'd don't think there is a huge gap between the pair. That being said, I'd jump at the chance to take him back next season, if it came up.

BBD has scored 3 in 15 games at Sheff Utd, under a manager who managed to get a bit out of him in the PL. Adam Armstrong has scored 2 in 12 at West Brom, under a manger who managed to get a load out of him last time he managed him in the championship. Archer has looked nothing short of absolutely useless whilst playing for us. Doesn't suit being a lone striker (similarly to Armstrong and probably BBD as well), which 99% of managers will play. I think you're in for a big shock if you're expecting 60 goals from the 3 of them. We need a number 9 and we need to spend big (in relative terms) to get one. Personally, I hope we manage to shift BBD and then for me, its keep 1 sell 1 of Archer and Armstrong as they're similar players, imo.

I can't help but feel like the Rohl link is just his agent getting his name out there to drive a better deal with whatever club he signs for.. I.e us. Would be ridiculous gamble from RB, who aren't short of cash, to take a punt on such an inexperienced manager.. Especially after RB salzburg were bitten by appointing that assistant from liverpool. FWIW - I've got all my eggs in the Rohl camp. Put his name forward as a someone to potentially look at before we appointed Martin and I think he's done a brilliant job under farcial circumstances at Sheff Weds. Make no mistake, based on player ability, they're a L1 side without him. I just think he needs a step between a european club like RB and where he is atm. We'd provide a good stepping stone for him and a good year or 2 with us and he'll be jumping clubs like RB. Failing Rohl, Cooper would be a safe pair of hands. Not the most exciting, but would be on board with that - Honestly just cannot see it happening though..