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Not sure why a few are putting Ballard's name forward. He showed very little out on loan to lower league clubs. He's been around long enough and not proved himself so is probably not up to the level required to break through.

As did most of his team mates.

England women cart horses continually giving the ball away and being outclassed by France. Big second half needed but not sure England have it in them.

Music to my ears!

Looks neat and tidy if not spectacular but then he is clearly raw, in need of refinement and has much to learn. Don't think he'll come in and hit the ground running and would expect him to be more of a slow burner. He's certainly busy and I like that he is always on the move after making a pass which is an encouraging sign. Not one who gives me a feeling of real excitement but hoping he'll turn out to surprise us in a good way.

Presumably you'd be happy with them as our number one and two this season then?

Assuming Ramsdale goes we will need a new number one goalkeeper as Gav and AM are not good enough if we are expecting to mount a promotion challenge. Can't afford to carry a weak keeper as will cost too many points.

Agree, don't know why we can't have something similar. Simple yet classy.

Not sure why he would be similar to Mara although I get the worry that he could turn out to be as disappointing. As others have said Poch rates him so I'm hopeful he will come here and thrive.

As far as I know we wore black shorts last season?

I think Sunderland are looking at signing a new keeper and, if they do, Patterson is thought very unlikely to stay and play second fiddle. Patterson is an excellent keeper so would be a good replacement if Ramsdale leaves.

Not a fan but, as with any Saints shirt, it's let down by the naff club badge which is long in need of modernisation - just my opinion of course 🙂

Assuming Ramsdale goes would be very happy with this guy as his replacement. We must not rely on Baz or McCarthy.

Very tragic. Always enjoyed watching him play. RIP Diogo. Deepest condolences to all family and friends.

Not sure why we would keep Ballard in the frame and sell AA.

If you look at what Championship clubs spent last summer 7 million is a very substantial sum.

Think he's keeping it all to himself.

On the one hand you ask why I would expect Tyler to excite the crowd and, on the other hand, you say you don't think it's hard to see why people rate him highly.

Lots of game time but I'm struggling to recall many times he excited the crowd. Maybe I'm missing something. Not saying he won't make it and hope he does.

I take it you are not anticipating any kind of spending spree this summer then.

30m for Ramsdale?

Still not sure what Dibling has shown that make people so sure he is a future super star.

Danger is, if we sell him, it will likely be to a Championship rival. If he scores a hatful of goals for them we'll be left with plenty of egg on our chops.

Looked a bit limited from what I saw of him in the U21 tournament but maybe he's better than what he showed.

We are not playing in the Premier league so his failings there are not really relevant. If AA is honest with himself he knows without being told that his ceiling is the Championship. Not sure what motivation he needs as surely he wants to be the best he can be at the highest level attainable for his skill set ie the Championship. He should be in the squad for this season because, if we sell him, it will likely be to a rival in the division which would be slightly bonkers. How many strikers have a better goal-scoring record than AA in the Championship?