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Yep, something like that. Agents fees doubtless coming out of that, and something to Charly for relocation etc. We ain't buying Fraser from the small profit was my point.

Good move for all is that. Broja and Jiminez could be a cracking partnership.

There is no money for Alcaraz. They've covered his wages, and given us a drink on top.

It's the Charles at a pinch bit I don't like personally. I'd be comfortable with an embarrassment of options to help get us over the line.

Can't see another midfielder coming in. I can only see it being a centre forward, if one of Mara or Adams leave. Assuming we lose Holgate, I'd expect to see a versatile defender who could give cover at full back and CB.

I once heard someone describe a quality loan with a proven track record as being like a high class escort, and buying a Carlos kick a ball with no track record over here as being like an internet arranged marriage. We need them hookers that know what they're doing.

It could as simple as the manager and coaches preferring to work with players who don't have a language barrier, and who don't need to time to settle into a new culture etc. You can see the appeal.

Yep, and the Brooks signing makes me wary of whether we're comfortable having a more defensive RB in Bree (with Holgate as cover) with the attacking talent of Brooks ahead of him. I'm hoping our outgoing business will be done after Alcaraz, but I'm not sure it will be. Until we hear that window slam, anything is possible.

He's flattered to deceive for me and feels a bit like Ramirez all over again. With Brooks, and a returning Aribo and improving Rothwell, I don't think we'll notice that he's gone.

Terry

I think if anyone goes, it's Alcaraz. Rothwell coming in gives cover in that position.

Speak for yourself mate. He has views that I don't agree with, but he's still a lovely bloke, and arguably the best footballer I've seen in the flesh. He'll draw a crowd, and if people who think like you stay away, then all the better.

This lad is quality. Us signing him and Leicester hopefully losing Dewsbury - Hall is going to make the rest if the season very interesting.

Iron

Yep. Quality place. Sean and Aaron have done a brilliant job, and the food is top notch. Best curried goat around. It's a sad state of affairs when people can't see the good in Matt going along to help a fledgling business get up and running. An yep, Shirley road has a few decent places these days.

Who should RM play instead? Easy to whinge about him, but he's here and has gotta be used.

There's been far far worse.

Yep. Absolutely this. We ain't buying a striker good enough to get us up and play in the PL. It's just not happening. We've got what we've got, and Mara has to play when needed. People seem to think we can just pop in eBay, buy a box ready striker, and bobs your uncle.

We play in this league. He's fine for it as back up. Regardless, it's him or Che to play through the middle, so the boss ain't got much choice but to play him.

We're taking the league seriously. As we should.

Has to be, if not, the last 5 words are spot on.

Ha! Our saintly club have never ever ever spoken with a player or his agent to sound him out before approaching his club. Never ever.

Thanks all, much appreciated. I knew nothing about the lad, but he sounds like he'd give us something.

Interesting. I know nothing about the kid. Anyone know what he can bring to the right wing that SAA/Fraser/AA can't? Strikes me as a bit of an odd move.

Who would we be desperate to keep who isn't on a pro contract?