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Don’t know what the story was with him today but left us short against a more physical team. Personally I think we need a proper DM if he is going, Charles and Jander are box to box. We saw what happened with David Prutton, another classic box to box CM, when you try and convert those type of players to something else.

Having not seen the build up, is this true?

💯 Given far too much space and time with the shot but at EFL level, League 2 and upwards, that simply has to be turned past the post. Keeper error fair and square. Free kick was brilliant placement and ideal connection, poor positioning but even Ramsdale ain’t stopping that. Great execution.

Six pointer already and as others have said the formation has to revert to 4 ATB. Their midfield isn’t great but it will still get the better of ours if we don’t switch formation. Oh and McCarthy in goal.

Hence the link to Jelert I assume - can play both sides. Manning might actually be a rotation option further forward on the left - free kicks and his crossing might be productive from further forward.

The formation is horrific and no excuse for using v the Skates onwards. Manning - good to see him going forward well but reminds me of Danny Fox in 11/12 - gets forward really well now like when he was at Swansea but struggles 1-1 when we push forward. Jander a very important signing

Don’t think the free kick could be stopped. His positioning was poor but really, really good placement and connection from Irankunda. Very good signing by Watford. First goal was Bazunu and the defence and midfield though, far too slow to close and should be getting that past the post. Looked much better with Alex in goal midweek and no brainer for anyone who knows their football for him to be in goal v Skates.

Unclear but loan with option seems most likely https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/exclusive-derby-county-leading-race-to-sign/#:~:text=Derby County are leading the,international as a priority target.

Cumin, stale Carling, prawns two weeks beyond their sell by date, onion left in the bin the day before collection, three week old 🥦 in the fridge, old unwashed clothes and ammonia. Probably far worse in real life.

Smallbone to Wrexham is quite close from sounds it, not far apart on fee and I think he’s agreed terms with them. Quite a few RoI players already there (including James McLean less fortunately). Aribo as someone said last night may be here for a few more days until the Saudi and Turkish windows close.

Doesn’t fit with yesterday’s signing profiles either, Scienza more likely IMHO. He could be a fallback if they can’t agree a fee with Heidenheim but not that far apart.

Good point, he might be on their back up lists and more available than some players they go for after the main European window closes. Needs to really in a WC year as well because I think his chances of XI football at Saints diminished considerably today.

Edozie gone to Bruges apparently - Saint Lambden just posted it was done. Smallbone I think is just the clubs negotiating over payment. BBD rumoured Blades or Blackburn loan. Taylor probably to Boro if Jelert happens as can play both sides. Joe Aribo despite his agent hawking everywhere for what seems like his whole time here is the one that can’t shift. Not the worst footballer on that list, arguably the best, but the rumour of being a bigger earner must be true. Has the hallmarks of a deal sheet loan on Monday when potential clubs miss their first few choices and run down their lists

Assuming Samuel waited to see their ECL league place confirmed (it was a formality v Martin in the second leg really!) plus the clubs were slightly apart in fee compared to what Strasbourg offered. Sounds like Bruges also matched it now they know they have ECL league income.

And if he can play on the left Charlie Taylor as well I’d have thought?

Is that car Jonno quick?

@Turkish get @maysie signed up for the CoT

Although the people on the pitch were definitely from Grimsby. Probably still pickled after beating Man U.

It is having looked back at the Jander photos earlier and the yellow Midnite training top. Apologies. There was a club post saying they never finished until 5pm on Fridays and connected the two. Edit - photo wasn’t the right one but the Instagram hint was right. So I was only 50% wrong 😂

Yep done well with the outcomes last 24 hours.

There’s actually a signing photo via Instagram posted as a response from the club media team on the Summer thread as well. Pretty certain it’s him.

Think he’s signed, screenshot from Instagram on the Summer Transfer thread. Looked happy to me.

Not about to release some otters are you?

The town will be rammed, Scarborough is popular with Yorkies at the best of times.

Long season and there will be bookings, injuries and maybe the odd red card so plenty of minutes for all.