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Agree 100%.

Can't remember either - The one thing I do remember is that he did his hamstring quite early on and that ruled him out at least for 6 weeks.

Serious competition when they have Murray & Wilson when he's back fit.

BILIC: WE DON'T WANT AUSTIN West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has declared that the club are not interested in signing QPR striker Charlie Austin in the January transfer window. "He’s a good player and he’s been linked with most other clubs when they get relegated because of his record," said Bilic. "We were among those clubs in the summer, but we have chosen other options and now we are not looking for that kind of player."

SAIVET ARRIVES FOR TOON MEDICAL From Shelvey to another potential incoming at Newcastle now. And Sky Sports News HQ understand they are closing in on the signing of Bordeaux winger Henri Saivet. The Senegal international has arrived on Tyneside for a medical and contract talks.

Not sure how it works with loan players. I'm sure it happened to either Bamford or Afobe where they started a loan at one team in league one, then moved up on loan to a championship side in January. Don't see how this would be different.

Swindon want him back. 2 championship teams also interested. http://m.gazetteandherald.co.uk/sport/14194534.Town_facing_fight_to_snap_up_Stephens_on_loan_again/

Interesting isn't it? Because if we lose the next 2, he might not be here to spend it.

Don't know how much cash we have spare for wages? - maybe we need to cut Gaston loose to free up some ££'s?

Nope. I remember Harry doing it after a league cup game pretty much to p*ss Rupert off back in the day.

Deeney & Ighalo will be licking their lips at the prospect of playing against us. Please let us get a jammy win. I'll take one any way we can get it.

Very worrying.

In some ways that was one of the results that had me worried the most! - We looked so frail defensively in that match. Back on topic - Really pleased for McCarthy. After seeing Stephens & Gallagher return after not featuring for their clubs, it's been a great experience for him so far - playing lots of games, different positions (including in goal) and even getting on the score-sheet. Happy to see the deal extended. Good luck to him today.

Harrison Reed: Sitting in the stands has made me a better player: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/14193174.Harrison_Reed__Sitting_in_the_stands_has_made_me_a_better_player/?ref=rss

Interesting article on him: http://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2015/5/8/8564275/juventus-stefano-sturaro-serie-a-champions-league-2015

Does Grabban even play for them anymore?

It's the going-rate now though, Charlie.

Agree. Afobe definitely in the upper echelons of the championship strikers you'd take a punt on.

Telegraph Football ‏@TeleFootball Exclusive: #afcb on brink of signing Benik Afobe from Wolves for £10m - @JPercyTelegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/bournemouth/12090292/Bournemouth-on-brink-of-signing-Benik-Afobe-from-Wolves-for-10m.html

Amy Lewis ‏@AmyLewisSport We understand Bournemouth have enquired about Leeds midfielder Lewis Cook & are keen on Sunderland's Jermain Defoe but price maybe an issue Amy Lewis ‏@AmyLewisSport Also being told 5 clubs are showing an interest in Benik Afobe. 3 in PL. 2 in Championship.

http://talksport.com/football/swansea-and-southampton-set-transfer-fight-over-serie-striker-160108180418?

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/5-eredivisie-stars-getting-european-scouts-hot-under-collar#_1yFGh3225oQA

That's always an interesting debate. Batting average hasn't been so bad lately though.... Lambert / Holt / Austin / Deeney / Wilson / Vardy all had varying degrees of success.

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/10122153/southamptons-victor-wanyama-considering-his-future?

http://m.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/14190207.Koeman_unimpressed_by_Southampton_s_academy_players/?ref=rss