VectisSaint

There are a good many on here who seem to be experts in the field.

Think you're probably talking bollocks but there you go, seems to be a lot of it about at the moment.

Not true, Valery got in the Birmingham team straightaway, played 7 times for them, but they brought in Lee Bowyer and he was never included again, possibly because he criticised his new teammates, possibly just Bowyer not wanting him, anyway he was frozen out, not because he wasn't good enough.

Kane and Son didn't score, we obviously nullified that threat. 😉

Didn't realise that there are 3 less teams in PL2 this season, meaning Div 2 now only has 11 teams. Means 6 less league matches for the B team, which is not good for development. Important for the B team to get back to Div 1 playing against the best teams and playing more regularly. Burnley, Birmingham and Reading have all left.

Mings is clearly looking out at Villa, but I'm pretty sure that he would not consider Saints again, we fucked him off royally when Lowe released him.

Don't think we can bring on Lyanco.

The points dropped from a winning position caption will get an early airing.

Lyanco had his green kit confiscated by the club so not able to play. Didn't he go off injured in one of the home friendlies (though I thought they said it was cramp).

By which time we will have played 5 matches and preparing for the 6th the following day, more than 15% of the season. The lack of a front man is really going to hurt, I think we can cope until then in other positions. Perhaps we let Shane leave too soon.

Other than possibly Bazunu, doubt that any other wonderkids will play (or at least start). Aribo is not a kid, he might play.

Still under discussion from what I can see, but looks likely.

Don't think I would have selected Lawrie, WGS or Poch to back up this point (and I won't have a word said against Lawrie or WGS). Lawrie and WGS were renowned for not suffering fools. Hypos point is not well made and doesn't stand up to scrutiny in the real world.

Is there anyone who doesn't treat players differently depending on whether they like them or not?

We need a lead striker and #10. There are other places that would be a bonus but not a need. We aren't going to get another CB in when we already have 7 on the books (unless one or two go) and it looks like we are covering the FB/WB position with Djenepo etc.

He played internationals during the Summer so came back to pre-season late (along with Stuart Armstrong and Prowsey and probably one or two others) so pre-season was somewhat different for him (and them). Of course if we have someone lined up to come in then maybe he is on his way, but some of the guff in that article is utter nonsense, especially the bit about "down the pecking order".

In what way have we squeezed Adams down the pecking order. Since last season we have lost Broja and Long. As things stand I would say he is #1 striker.

The interaction between Lyanco and Tella was a bit odd to say the least. Lyanco looked none too happy. Surprised the media team didn't edit that bit out.

So who do you expect to play the full 90? I would assume Romeu, but could be Adams or Armstrong.

Hard luck, none of them are playing. Only 3 even on the bench. What a strange preseason game, you would expect them to want to integrate the new guys as much as possible.

I don't think Delap is done, we are clearly negotiating, you don't go in with an improved bid unless you get some sort of positive vibes from the initial one. Perhaps Will Smallbone will have a word in Rory's ear at Stoke and oil the wheels 😉

He won't be the next PM. That will be dimwit Mis Trust. He is what he is because he married a multi millionaire, Akshata Murty, reputed to be more wealthy than the Queen.

Ralph: "He is a young guy who will need time to adapt to a new country and a new league, but we are excited about his potential and what he can become in the future". So should we look to see him around Christmas time?

Given that we had a previous bid turned down (if that was true), this sounds like a new bid based on what City have hinted would be acceptable, or close to it. You don't just go putting new bids in unless you have some inkling that it will be accepted. We seem to be on good terms with City, so I imagine talks over the original bid were constructive, rather than laughed at.

If we can play him in MF as well, then that might be OK 🤣