Saint Charlie

Covered in a specific thread.

Thats annoying. He is on 18k per week!

He definitely told us first about Boruc, and I think Yoshida, so would tend to trust him. From the response its hard to know if he means Lovren or not, but thats the strongest CB link we have probably.

Probably. http://metro.co.uk/2012/12/19/chelsea-eye-dejan-lovren-as-david-luiz-heads-for-the-exit-door-3323729/ http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/393874/Roma-join-the-chase-for-Chelsea-target-Dejan-Lovren

He sent round PMs on this last week!

Good age, good experience level so far and from reports has some good attributes but no the finished article. Also speaks good English.

Sounds like Lovren then!

Interesting. if I remember rightly you were spot on with some signings before (think it was Boruc and Yoshida). Lovren?

Not as bad as Essex. Bowled out for 20 by Lancs. One opener got 10, six ducks.

Nothing to really suggest he was a target. If he was, he would have come here.

FFS why would anyone believe something one of these BPL twitter things says.

68/4 - game lost in all liklihood. We are a one day team.

Could take a bit of time to come through though. Worth remembering we have been linked with stacks of players so far and signed none. Until this link comes from a source in Spain or Argentina I would take it with a pinch of salt. Its a fairly obvious link to make, with lots of La Liga players coming over here, us looking for a CM, and Banega being the same nationality as our Manager. Earlier this week it was Baena, before him Nainggolan.

So far, I would say its the worst summer in over 35 years for the Club. We are actually a laughing stock. At my work, even Brighton fans are laughing at us.

Set to join Olympiakos according to a Spanish football correspondent Gary Linton.

Sunderland in for Abel Hernandez. Verdu set to join Olympiakos according to a Spanish football correspondent Gary Linton.

Said it earlier in the thread - most of these adidas kits are horrible. The Nike ones are better, even if they are often more plain they just look better.

Doubt we are bothered by Lens anymore.

No. He said we would try to do our business ideally for when the players come back at the start of July, but that of course that would be hard as you are having to get agreements with others clubs and players so can't always do what you want and it is outside if your control. BBC article: "Behind the scenes the club is already working hard to plan for next season. Two players are already close to agreeing transfers, and one or two more may follow". Looks like the BBC stated this, not Pochettino?

Not a photo mate.

We weren't, ever, told that all our signings were going to be done by July 1st. Never, ever told that at any stage. Villa have done some early business that appears decent, but of these 4/5 players Im sure they won't all be superstars for them. Have some patience, the CLub have said we will bring in some quality so I am sure we will.

You can only post one, make it a cracker. Disclaimer: This does not mean I am not supporting Pochettino.

Any news on the future of Deano the Crab?

Perhaps. Admire that they are getting promising young players instead of past-it mercenaries though. West Ham still lead the way there.

Villa getting some early business done. Will have signed 4/5 by Monday. Whether they are anything special is another question.