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Indeed and the reason that Ralph struggled to articulate any new five year plan the other week was because he knew they weren't going to be there then.

That meltdown article from the Mirror in January was widely derided on here and Alex Crook was called all sorts, yet he was entirely accurate over this.

Bit of an odd thing to say. What do you mean by believing Talksport? There are a number of people on that station including idiots, journalists, pundits etc. Would be a bit odd to dismiss everything on Talksport simply because they happen to be on that station just as it would be the wrong thing to believe everything on there.

Schelotto and Tadier is two.

It's probably the perception of more than one person tbf. Not sure why anyone would think otherwise at the moment given our departures so far.

Hmm not sure that is true. I would argue that the fan and media reaction after the chambers sale meant that Ralph came out, did a u turn on the Morgan and Jay rod sale and gave us some reassurances. Whilst I agree that fans have much less power than they use to, the board have to keep the fans onside to an extent so we clearly do have some power to affect change.

Would happily take 17th! I think so far the words of the board have not tallied with their actions and the longer we go on without making significant signings of quality players, the more likely it is that the board is taking us for mugs.

Signs are not pointing to investment really are they.

So then, looks pretty certain we are getting two loans in of dubious quality. Everything looks so short term and until we get evidence to the contrary, surely it's not so ridiculous to assume that the French article is right and we are being sold?

How do you see our midfield if we make these signings? IMO losing Morgan and Cork will weaken us.

Hmm. Again I would say that on paper that could be another downgrade. As you say clasie looks promising, but Morgan is one of the best in his position in Europe.

Again, seems like a good signing but if he comes I would imagine we would have to let cork leave.

Think that's a good signing that's worth making TBH. I doubt anyone will be underwhelmed by that signing. See little point though if Boruc goes as we will be in the same position as last year should Forster get injured.

That's what I meant. It was a brief comment on a message board that I didn't really think much of. That you think I meant something else doesn't make what I meant less true. What reason would I have to lie? If I thought french people were idiots I would say so. I have nothing against French people, enjoyed many a boozy holiday there. Lovely place. you complete f*cking moron.

Ah that explains it. All lies then.

Surely he has a reason if it is as you say? Did he not explain on the radio?

Indeed. No idea if this is true of course, but I would argue it is more likely than us trying to create a stronger team than last season at the moment.

What are you harping on about? Your inability to understand that when I said "articulate for a Frenchman" what I meant was that as English is not his first language he is likely to find it more difficult to converse in than his native language, says more about you than it does me. Idiotic as usual Wes.

Of course it can but let's not try and pretend that the reason we are bringing in worse players is because we feel we can produce a better team. At the moment all signs point to the owner wanting as much money as she can get.

Erm that article sounds like exactly what is going on. Expect it to be dismissed because it isn't positive though...

Actual players we have signed? I think the broad consensus is that Tadic was a good signing and the pelle has potential but could go either way. Bertrand split opinion and these other two we have been linked with seem rather average. IMO other than Tadic we aren't seeing anything to suggest we are going to be anywhere near what we did last year, despite the pretty words from Les and Ralph. If that makes me a bedwetter then so be it

I see people going mad once again because some posters have dared to suggest that more signings are generally underwhelming. Pretty standard on here.

Until proven otherwise, this is where my money is.

I think most are fed up with talking about players we might sign and would prefer some exciting players we have actually signed.

He didn't say we weren't linked with others did he. So far have made no signings after Ralph has spoken to suggest that we aren't significantly downgrading on last season. Remains to be seen if we can get any big name signings over the line.