S-Clarke

I think it was always going to pan out like this though, clubs bide their time to either get that little bit more as clubs get desperate or get a player for cheaper as the other moves didn't materialise. Could still be some movement out of Leicester apparently, Daka, Castange, Soumare, Iheanacho, Justin etc all still possibly exits. It'll be a manic few days for all, some surprises for everything I think.

Not sure why he doesn't just name us, he's done everything but. Swansea aren't going to do us any favours though, that's for sure. They'll make us overpay for him if we really want him, and what with Jack's 'possible' long-term injury, we will need another number.

I quite liked the look of the QPR centre forward, Sinclair. I'll call him that as I can't be dealing with another Armstrong. Quick, powerful, good physical presence etc. Wouldn't be against looking at him, I think he'll cause problems for a lot of sides this year.

That was the save that stood out for me, the one where the guy was offside just after? I think it was Chair who had that initial shot, such a good save.

Or they've rammed home the point that you're having an absolute mare at the moment, what with your Bazunu posts too.

team selection??? I hope you mean the player recruitment/scouting, as if he was involved in team selection then that would explain a lot.

Brighton being thrashed here.

He's like a JWP clone, hope he is as good with the free kicks!

He won us that game today, first time I've been able to say that with him as our GK. As has been said, time to just back him. He is our number 1.

It didn't look good to be fair, he was thumping the turf repeatedly when it happened. Looks like he knew it was a bad one.

He was just what I remembered him to be at Bournemouth, quick, direct, nippy - an absolute pain in the backside to defend against. He impacted the game as soon as he came on. I've never been quite sure why fans have been so down on him.

I'm pleased to hear we're looking to replace Tella, it's probably an unexpected fee which we can use to strengthen in that area. It's going to be a pretty manic few days I think, and I'm sure this place will be an emotional rollercoaster.

I thought it was our worst performance of the season overall, but we still won and that has to be seen as a pretty big positive. Against Wednesday and Plymouth we controlled the game for large periods, but we struggled today and it was a very bitty game. It didn't help us that Alcaraz was simply horrific, his worst game for us today - he was a liability out there today. I thought the midfield, with Charles moved back, got a bit overrun with Downes and Stu in there due to their lack of physicality. Downes is exactly what I thought he was, an absolute JWP clone in the sense of style and position. Edozie was a real threat, as he has been most games this season - although he was better from the left in my opinion. S-A-A was pretty poor, couldn't get into the game - I think he's better off as a sub for the time being, he has more impact that way. Adam Armstrongs tenacity at this level cannot be underestimated. Technically he's pretty poor running with the ball, which is why I don't believe he'll ever make it at the top level, but at this level it's a real threat and teams struggle to defend against it. His tenacity to win the ball back in stoppage time was a highlight for me. We're almost certainly still a work in progress, lots still to change - but to be winning when we're a work in progress is a massive plus, as I can only see us getting better over the season - and by our standards, this is a blockbuster start.

I think that was shelved - so the deadline is the deadline for everything, just like the PL.

Not sure we have the space for another. Edozie, Amo-Ameyaw, Fraser, Moussa, Sullemana - not sure how we add another to that.

The replacement is done to be honest, fairly sure of that.

That's probably the most disappointing and unexpected transfer, after Tino. A year in this league and it felt like we'd get the benefit of that, but seemingly not. I think he's wanted out for a while to be honest, scored some goals for us this year but I've felt he's played within himself up until now. I fully expect Fraser is his replacement, so all we can do is get behind it - nothing we can do about it now, might as well try and make the most this season (we still have a good side fwiw). If we are no where near in January, then yeah, we have fucked it.

If ever a promotion totally halted a clubs progress, it's this one.

Still no Lavia in the Chelsea team - was he injured when he went there?

Probably much easier said than done tbh.

Have you not considered it's more about numbers/squad size, rather than finance? We'd have Adams, Mara, Ballard, Onuachu and Armstrong who can play there - and then we sign Piroe who also wants to play first choice. We almost certainly needed one to go before we can add another, just basic squad management.

Sounds like Genk are playing silly buggers with everyone - Leeds considering withdrawing Paintsil offer Leeds United considering withdrawing their offer for Genk forward Joseph Paintsil. The Championship side feel they have made a good and fair offer, but believe Genk have "moved the goalposts" on their valuation. Genk wanted to do a swap deal with Southampton involving their striker Paul Onuachu but could not come to an agreement.

I guess that's why they're loans, a free gamble as such. If it works out, great, if it doesn't, cheerio and we've not lost out financially. That's how I'll look at it anyway. I personally think Fraser is desperate to prove people wrong. Both of these guys have clean slates in my eyes, judging them solely on how they perform for us at this level and not what went on before.

Sounds like he's in contention for tomorrow as well - another good attacking option.