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I think Bazunu had the worst performance of actual saves vs expected saves in our last premier league season and last season in the championship. Essentially underperforming more than any other starting keeper in the league at his main job, two seasons in a row. We somehow managed to concede 61 goals and get promoted, not too common an occurrence and he was injured for the key playoff games. Bazunu has potential for sure but he’s a weak link based on what we have seen to date on his current ability. His best strength, playing out from the back, is no longer key to the way we play either.

Here’s the Taylor rumour to Hull. I like the idea of loaning players to teams competing with Portsmouth tbf.

Not great numbers but always looked dangerous when I’ve watched him. Think Enciso and Philogene improve them. Out of the promoted sides they are the ones with a chance to beat the drop.

Ipswich doing good business.

Looks all done, just awaiting the official announcement now.

How can someone with his experience not get a work permit? Strange.

€30m… no chance! He will go in the summer for much more than that, most likely to a PL team.

Transfermarkt has Gronbaek’s current worth at €15m. This is exactly what Rennes paid for him and what our option price will be. 16 games (plus any cup games) to take a look at him and see if we think he’s worth it. Don’t really see any issue with this.

100%

Just watching NEW vs BOU and Brooks is looking fantastic. Managed to work his way into Bournemouth’s 11 now due to injuries. Is this a player we should have tried to sign permanently in the summer? I wonder if we tried there wasn’t any rumours at all.

Is there a presser for this game today?

We have been crying out for a proper and experienced director of football, it sounds like one might be on the way shortly. Good news.

Great detective work Trousers, thanks.

Local game for me this one (19 miles from home). I’ll be watching in the home end with my mate on his season tickets. Become a bit of a tradition to sit together for our games but frustratingly a midweek fixture, which spoils the drinking element. Could be a long evening, given the current form of both sides. Hoping I need to sit on my hands but not expecting that to be an issue. I’m going 3-1 United. Dibling to score for us against a potential future employer. Also off to Forest on Sunday, I’m a sucker for punishment this week! Up the Saints 😇