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Blackpool fan's take on it: Good view of the goals.

Didn't hear that but I can imagine he would be good. I though Andrew Surman was quite impressive on a call with Blackmore last season as well.

Fuck off. Surely not.

Have read they are also keen on Sulemana. But the one big advantage we have, and we'll have to explain it carefully to him and his agent, is that if he comes to us he's more likely to get a move to play for Liverpool , rather than just living there.

He does seem to be on a collision course with the supporter base doesn't he? I think he was right to answer back after the initial outpouring after the Forest game - Paul Doswell and all that - but having handled the following week or so quite well, he should let it go.

Rather like Pelligrino, the cup results have given a bit of false optimism, although not really papering over the cracks. I'd give up on the campaigning at this stage. NJ won't be going anywhere soon, so best support him, and the piss poor squad the board have assembled for him.

But this is exactly what I've come to expect of the modern "winger" or wideman, lightening pace, bit of trickery, fancy footwork, occasional stepover bollocks, but all petering out the close they get to the goal (or the byeline ). This looked to be the case with Tella last season, and although he's still got time on his side, watching the other night I had a similar feeling about Edozie. If he signs then I fear we might be saying the same about Sulemana in a few months. The 'modern' winger for you. But if he shows up in the right percentile of 'key indicators' any shortcomings will be overshadowed for Rasmus and co.

and 1974 * (Best not mention what did happen that season though).

Departure being one thing, signing for us is another.

He's sulking, and trying to force his move to Saints.

Yes. But probably won't be St Mary's.

Lavia is currently a sixty minute player. I'm not sure I'd want to rely on him for the rest of the season in the scrap ahead. JWP for all his talents isn't physical enough as a DM. Both JWP and Alcaraz look like more attacking players. Diallo ? Well he's just had his good game for the season. Again not really physical enough for DM. If Hjulmand can operate there effectively then he's ideal..

Defensive midfielder from what I've read. Beto rumoured at €30m seems unlikely. Not sure that Sulemana is what we need currently, another young player with pace. Great in getting upfield at breakneck speed but then what ? Another attack fizzles out whilst he waits for reinforcements to arrive in the box, or for Che to sidefoot it to their GK.

Not on Planet Semmens, or according to the club's Rasmusgraph we don't.

Need a GK, so simply go and get one, an experienced one, not a L1 rookie from Accrington, or Skatesmouth. It can be done. It's quite simple. But beyond those running our club.

No a fan of Dyche but had he been announced by us in November I'd at least have been supportive of the logic behind it.

Good post, but think you are showing your age with reference to Dubbin. In truth I suspect that was part of a bygone age when you started going to The Dell though, was for me in the late 60's. If you really want a nostalgia trip though you could get your wooden rattle out of the roof. (Probably be considered an offensive weapon now).

Would a new signing be available to play having not been signed in time for the first leg ? Seem to recall somewhere in the past that a player wasn't (but that might have been an FA Cup replay, or European tie when they used to be over two legs) . This assumes they're not cup-tied of course.

Might be a decent lad, and he may have a great career ahead of him. But he's unlikely to be invited to tea with Katie Hopkins' kids with his name.

Think you've got to give DCC credit for not reacting. Wonder if Lyanco would have shown such self restraint.

Calling Mr Ruddock, .......

I had been hoping for a £30m centre forward, but we sign a RB (a 'Bree transfer' at that). Good luck to him, hope it works out for all our sakes.

I'd always assumed that medicals were fairly rigorous and standard through football, but you have to wonder if Jackson would have failed our medical given how many times we seem to sign crocks, and players needing time to get up to speed.

The "next" priority ??

Read on BBC this morning that Pope cost £10m. Obviously there is a wage issue, but waht cost staying up ?