I don't blame him. He surrendered a lucrative career for politics. He failed at PM, won't make a difference on the back benches, and at 64 he'd be nuts to waste the next 3 years. Let's face it, he could do his own thing alongside being an MP, but stepping aside to do it is the right thing to do.
That's an important point. I'm in little doubt that we had various options which were dependant on sales, but that we had to bail when those sales didn't happen.
I'm content with the window as well. I'm not overjoyed with midfield, GK backup, or up front (moving Archer on seems pointless), but we're in decent enough shape.
You're suggesting that THB hasn't been replaced. He has.
After we signed big Kev, some people were actually expecting Stephens to be upgraded. That would have been nice, but given that one of the lads stayed to play CL football, and the other went to Fulham, we were pushing our luck.
Anyway, the point is that THB has been replaced by Big Kev. Who's good. Let's not pretend he hasn't been replaced.
THB has been replaced by Big Kev.
The nipper has replaced Quarshie.
I'm not sure what else people were expecting at CB.
Stewart, I'll grant you hasn't been replaced, but he was AWOL for years and couldn't be relied on.
Elsewhere, we're about as we were, although I'd have preferred a brute who could carry the ball as a midfield option.
Steak. Good quality, well cooked, rested, dollop of mustard. Bliss.
No cut I don't like, although sirloin is overpriced, and always bettered by many "inferior" cuts like flat iron, bavette, onglet, etc.
Yep. I was underwhelmed about getting him back, and whilst I'd prefer an option with more muscle/height, I've warmed to it and think he'll bring a lot to the squad and team this season.