hypochondriac

Can't say I know much about climate change. I expect it probably is happening and even if it isn't, it makes sense to cut down on so much waste. I don't see much sense though and am yet to be convinced of the need for extreme and drastic measures here in the UK whilst the likes of China just carry on regardless. In terms of the world order its just going to handicap us and will make zero difference to global emissions. Personally I think it's a complete pipe dream to think you're seriously going to stop emissions from the likes of China at the level required. I think we'll probably just have to get on and adapt and face the consequences sadly even if that means loads of deaths. The human species will adapt and we will probably end up inventing stuff to help.

Yep. I reckon we will have some great performances but my worry is actually getting results.

JWP next summer surely? Should get us a fair amount.

I'd say it has at fullback. Not really anywhere else though.

Not a bad window but not a great one either. Our defence and defensive midfield is a bit of a gamble to leave it like it is and to hope that they can start getting some clean sheets. Seems like we've pulled some gems out of the bag at fullback and I'm pleased with the Armstrong signing to replace Ings. It's the centre of defence and midfield that will dictate how our season goes this year you would think. Let's hope that Romeu can play the majority of the season, that Stephens can show some consistency for a change and cut down on errors and that we grab enough points for lower mid table.

If we get relegated it will be because Lyanco isn't good enough, because our centre backs aren't up to scratch as a pair and because we don't have enough strength in DM. Let's hope not though eh?

I had an itk contact last year because they worked at the club which is why I got the scoop on the kit. Don't talk to him much anymore though so no hot takes I'm afraid.

I highly doubt that 6 million was our limit. Let's not rewrite history and pretend that Lyanco was literally our only option. No one on the forum knew who he was a couple of weeks ago.

It's not what we do? So peraud was someone we promoted from within? Kwp? Armstrong?

Absolutely laughable that you'd consider an upgrade on Stephens as completely unrealistic for the team who had the second worst defence in the league last year. Its not unrealistic and wouldn't be difficult to get an upgrade in Stephens. We've clearly made a choice.

I didn't say vestergaard was particularly good, simply that he is demonstrably better than Stephens which he clearly is to anyone with eyes and a working brain. Anyone can nit pick about an attribute where Stephens may be better but he's clearly an inferior centre back based on performances alone. If it true that we have brought in Lyanco as a backup option to the first team in order to learn his trade then that's a real folly that we may come to regret come the end of the season. Its vital that our central defence was improved significantly on the dire performance from last year and even if Salisu has improved, overall there's no evidence so far that it's better. We could look back on this with real regret.

Exactly. Signing some youngsters and good prospects with a lot of potential or rough diamonds is a great strategy and one I fully support but it has to be supplemented with quality starters to allow these signings the time and opportunity to develop. No one is going to convince me that Stephens as a starting centre back most weeks is going to lead to a solid and steady defence. My evidence for this is enhanced by the fact we have already conceded six goals in three league games despite some promising performances.

Is vestergaard stronger than Stephens? If the answer is yes which it obviously is then I'm not sure how you can argue we aren't weaker given the public statements about Lyanco.

Absolutely. Getting in a prospect that needs polishing to maybe replace one of the CB options in time is perfectly fine if you've got a decebt first choice defensive pairing. We don't have that and let's not forget our defence was absolutely appaling last season and we've already conceded six in our first three games.

No I expected us to get in someone to play alongside Salisu obviously.

Wasn't there a transfer window recently where everyone said no I comings and then the club bought someone in anyway after that?

That sounds like exactly what we need. Seems unlikely though.

We needed to sign a CB that would improve us, not a backup to Stephens. Stephens is not an improvement on Vestergaard therefore our central defensive positions are overall weaker than last year. The signing of Lyanco is of pivotal importance to our season and assuming we don't sign anyone for defensive midfield it's probably our most vital area of the pitch that may be the difference between survival and relegation.

No links then...

That's really stupid if true. Stephens first choice all season is not the answer.

Personally I found it interesting that the only person who has publicly announced themselves as gay on this thread actually thought the whole rainbow shirt thing was incredibly cringe. I'm also interested to know how you can ascertain someone's skin colour by what they post on a forum. That seems pretty racist to me.

Surely if you oppose something woke then it would make sense to question the motives of a supposedly woke campaign?

Odd comment. Surely it's fun for fans to get an unexpected signing on deadline day although that shouldn't be the motivation for the club to do a deal?

That's a bit harsh. He can't really help having a succession of injuries. You're right though, he should jump at the chance of Wigan.

Isn't there a LGBT month? Any reason the march isn't planned for that period? Seems a bit inefficient otherwise.