Badger

Agree with you about squad depth, and a later post suggesting three contenders on wings. Need to be well stocked in MF as well as that really is Tonda’s engine room. But you can’t list the requirement for good players, then one of the first names is Long. Another questionable one for me is Quarshie, and no one knows if Roerslev is up to it. CF and second choice GK are the critical ones for me, before any others leave and need to be replaced

Thanks. No real need for it now, and with the advent of plastic and other materials used for footballs didn’t use it after an early leather football I had was replaced. But I’m sure news if it’s availability will be welcome news for any leather fetishests on here. I never associated embrocation (ralgex, deep heat, or whatever) with playing football, but was commonplace when playing rugby. And yes, had a pair of boots once similar to what you’ve described. Tell it to kids now, and they won’t believe you.

Going off on a tangent here, and one for those of a certain age, but on seeing his name it reminded me of the name/type of wax said to be used on leather footballs- dubbin. Anyone else recall it ?

Could he step up to the Championship?

Two names mentioned on here before. Futkeu - the description there seems too much like Dobbin so can’t see that happening. Bobcek - looks impressive but only seen mentioned by posters on SF, not by any other - even unreliable- source.

Hasn’t No5 Marko Milovanovic joined the skates ?

Shame if it’s another door closing for Bazunu

Possibly because he hasn’t got a track record of playing there (see PNE fans comments). And also because he’s a short arse.

Interesting comments, just hope this isn’t a player we see playing and looking good in position A, then look to play him out of that position and not to his strengths. From what I’ve read he isn’t a wide player, and isn’t a creative MF in the Azaz role. We haven’t played with the attacking MF, or second forward behind the CF. Hope he can adapt.

And don’t forget 1966, which helped set the tone of the relationship between the teams.Alf Ramsey describing them as “animals” I think we played them in a ‘friendly’ 1976 or 77, two players sent off after one of them smacked Trevor Cherry (one of those sent off) in the mouth.

Can’t see Luton affording his wages if we can’t

Not good timing to hold a minutes silence for Rattin perhaps. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwy09z3qlppo

Today's offereing:

I thought they were on a five year deal. Not that it matters too much as I think Hummel were also, but dropped after two. As were Adidas. Presumably both contracts ended due to non-performance in getting stock to the club.

The only thing wrong there in my view is the hideous sponsor logo. I’m not keen on the gold inserts but could live with something similar in ours if we got the basics right. At least they got the back right, It can be done.