hypochondriac

Plus Martin can deluxe himself into believing he just wasn't able to implement his philosophy and they were still going through the pain phase. It's perfect.

shit they're going to sack him before the next game aren't they.

Let's give him a chance though. He's only played for us a couple of times.

Well if he's here I certainly don't want him as a striker.

Options would be Armstrong ,new winger, Fraser and Robinson. If rather we got a striker or dm to be honest.

Not sure we actually need 2 wingers with Robinson and Fraser.

100% and the club knows that. Imagine thinking that part of our strategy would involve deliberately weakening ourselves this season on the offchance that we get promoted.

If it has wade's approval then I'm convinced.

Lots of Boro fans on social media quite upset which is making me happy.

Both Blackmore and Alfie strongly suggesting he's more likely to go than not. I still think he will leave.

Agreed. Rudoni would have been my first choice but that isn't always possible so these are the type of players we need to be targeting .

A good signing. A bit slow apparently so makes those wingers even more important but great stats for this league so should give us lots of assists and goals which is what it's all about.

Blimey that's a lot of money for Azaz but that's a good signing for this league with goals and assists. But of concern about going missing in games from Boro fans but if he contributes the same amount that he did there I can't see us being unhappy.

That was my point. Very early days this year and THB in particular has been out injured for months.

I think if we ran a straw poll that Downes and THB would not be described as distinctly average championship players. You can disagree but I think your opinion would be in the minority.

I'm happy with the Mads signing which improves us but that's not where I think we are in the most need of strengthening. I don't share your confidence that that will be enough for autos I'm afraid. With that squad we should be alright for the playoffs. We won't score enough and we don't have enough in midfield for me.

Of course. Anyone is free to think this is a decent signing even though I disagree at this point. The issue I have is when people act all superior because someone has dared to be less than positive about a new signing before seeing them play. There's nothing wrong with having an initial reaction to a signing. Seeing lens fans pissing themselves laughing and begging to be rid of him is not something that fills me with confidence.

Both of them were absolutely key parts of us gaining promotion from this league. Note I didn't say I want clone of those two players, I said players of that quality. I simply disagree with you that THB and Downes do not have a history of being top performers in this league -albeit there may be some question marks about Downes playing in a system that isn't heavily possession based.

I'd say those signings were/are exactly what we need in our position - quality with a history of decent performances in this league.

How dare you make an initial opinion without seeing him play yourself for us. That's just not what a forum is for.

Thats my exact point. Really weird that some people find it inconceivable that you could find a signing to be not that good initially prior to actually watchibg them for yourself.That means the opinion can change once more evidence becomes available. It's entirely non controversial and normal to have an opinion of a signing when they first sign. It's what web forums are for.

Nah. You're supposed to say what a smart and astute signing he is even if that later turns out to be complete bollpcks and saints struggle to offload him in a couple of years time.

I'm well aware thanks captain obvious.

No you said we weren't going to spend substantial money on any signings. If we get Azaz in that won't be the case even if I'd personally see that as a disappointing window.