2 more signings before the end of the window, both attacking players which means they will be more expensive and take a little longer.
Haven't we signed VVD, Mane and Aldeweireld on transfer deadline day the last couple of seasons...?
The way I see it he either thought he should be offered longer than 2 years and that was the derisory part, OR he accepted the lower-than-expected wages but on a shorter contract so he can move on soon if he gets a better offer.
F*ck! That's such a shame. The guy showed enough when he did play to think he could have been a great defender for us, but he's going the way of Michael Svensson right now.
I get the impression he is a vital part of the set up here now going beyond goalkeeping, and wouldn't be surprised to see him as a successful manager one day.
Think he won youngster of the year and was tipped to be one of the best prospects for a long time?
Hopefully we see some training pics with him in next week otherwise the timing is a bit too convenient.
Trouble is they've brought in these big rule changes a fair few times - remember when penalties had to be retaken if you stuttered in the run up? - they enforce it for a while then just let it slip. Hopefully they keep it going, a rugby-like respect for the referee might see more people wanting to become one and up the talent pool.
Yeah Austin has already been a bit selfish and poor in his link up with us, which has led to Long in particular getting incredibly p*ssed off when he's in a better position but Austin shoots.
Hoping we sign someone to fill Pelles role to be honest. We need that option.