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Oh the irony.

Not very var friendly though. Imagine being offside cos of your chin.

There's too much fantasy approach on here. This is the real world. I'm interested in what the club can realistically do, not what people on a forum would like after watching a few YouTube videos and reading some stats. It's the January window so there's limited options. We're in the shit. Sellers know that. We're fishing in a small pond for players that other clubs want. Anyone wanting us to sign another talented kid must be nuts, and completely forgotten Mara. He needs time. Another kid will need time. Guess what, we ain't got time. Sure, there's better centre forwards out there, but we need one PL ready immediately. Not once we're down. And only for this season stay up, then buy properly in the summer. This is a half season signing. In reality there's two PL experienced centre forwards mentioned. If Villa beat us at the weekend and go to 28 points I think there's a chance they would send Ings here, otherwise no chance. That leaves only Wood, or someone from overseas. Jackson has promise but is one legged. Risky. Moffi wouldn't be sanctioned by the Bournemouth owner. Beto looks like the best option. We also need to think whether, in the real world, a player will drag himself overseas to a club staring at relegation. Not many would want that. Yep, wood ain't the best, but in the real world, nobody is presenting a credible option who'd likely come here and improve us quickly.

We need a centre forward who can hit the ground running in the PL. This season. Not next. Jackson may improve, but relying on another raw kid would be mental.

You criticise Wood and use his stats to support the argument. If you're supportive of Jackson signing, what are you basing that on? It can't be stats, as his are shit. Regardless, Wood ain't crap. He's not playing for Newcastle cos they play one up top and that one is Wilson. He's an upgrade on Adams, and imo a better finisher. If we're going to play with one up top, I think he improves us. I like the look of Jackson personally. Looks a bit raw, but the attributes are there. If it was one of him or Wood though, I'd take wood as we're more in need of a centre forward than a wide forward.

Hairdresser

Cheers Del, Ill try turmeric. My go to preventer is (or has been) concentrated cherry drink (dilute with water) and a decent apple cider vinegar (organic with 'mother'). Both really good at keeping the uric acid in balance.

I'm 50. When drinking I was having gout attacks often - knees, Achilles, elbows, big toes, etc. Horrific pain, especially knee and Achilles. Since stopping almost 6 years I've only had one attack, and haven't used the allopurinol for a few years now. Excercise is vital for it, ditto lots of water to flush the body, and avoiding an excess of protein. I hope you can keep it at bay 🤞

Kindling

Bold statement. We don't know what the board have and haven't tried to do. They've shown themselves able to players over the line, but in reality, we can't always get who we want. I'd hazard a guess that the club have enquired about Ings and Wood, but if they ain't available for sale or loan, then we ain't getting them.

Prodigy

He was. Is he anymore though? I think there's a lot of nostalgia around Ings.

Madonna

He'd be just what we need - a proper number 9 who can finish. Whether or not he goes to Forest, I can't see them going down.

That all pre-supposes that players would want the club to have an option - these contracts ain't on just our terms.

I suspect he would, but our midfield needs 3 so 2 up top would need a rethink across the pitch.

If he doesn't suit a wide striker role or one man through the middle role at villa, he won't suit that here. On the second point, there was no "guff" from anyone when we signed him. The concern was understandable - he'd had both knees rebuilt and had barely kicked a ball. With hindsight he was a good signing, but most people had genuine reservations when he signed. What we don't know is what version of Ings we'd be getting 4 1/2 years after he first signed. Personally, I'd take a punt if he was available.

Prison

Cheers. That ends that then.

International

Where's that been said/posted? The criticism has been of him as a defensive midfielder, where he's not been great. If you're gonna have a pop at the critics, get it right.

Tanned

Cheers. I'm anticipating a few more letters before the year is over. I reckon a P for the pansexuals is nailed on.

It's now LGBTQIA+ Still can't figure out the I or A.

Can't see it as a love honey special edition, but some may like that sort of thing.