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Shame we can’t just sign someone like this bloke and announce it rather than having it in the media for a while. Have to wonder though if our interest is just leaked to stir up the pond a bit by agent or his club.

Forest signing all and sundry. The way they’re conducting things I reckon they could end up signing a couple of players already on their own books without realising.

On reading that I had the thought of the old comedian Mike Reid (RIP) reworking one of his catch phrases : “ pro - liff - fick !” , said without a hint of sarcasm of course. From the 1970’s in case anyone wonders.

Goes without saying - which is probably why they haven’t bothered - that we’ve tracked Charlie Boss over his career and he was always our number one target. And had to fight off last minute interest from a couple of unnamed premiership clubs for his signature.

All I know about the bloke is that he either scored or had a good game (half I think at that) against us once. Bit of a 'Nathan Redmond' type of endorsement really, so on that note not too bothered if we sign him or not.

Ditto. Even with his injury record I’d prefer Ings to either of the latest Championship strikers named recently.

Why will it, or why do you think, it will be any different this month ? Not sure based on a couple of your earlier posts if you are posting with some knowledge or if speculating like the rest of us.

Probably aiming for better, but signing better might be a bit like signing Gakpo all over again.

Looks fairly clear from Leviticus. Perhaps the club should introduce pre-match or half time stonings. Might boost attendance.

Potted snapshop of yesteday:

Why was Strachan holding a training session up a tree ?

Credit to NJ for using the word dignity, as opposed to the often misused and default word of "class" which is regularly trotted out.

Thought he came across well in that press conference, very calm, measured and reasonable responses, often to some irritating and banal questions. Personally, I think the fans had a fair gripe to air after the Forest performance and result (especially coming after a poor performance v Brighton, and a typical surrender at Fulham). Questions about tactics, set up, and selection were in order, although not some of the personal vitriol poured out. NJ is entirely justified in having a 'pop' back, but now is time to put a lid on it. For all the press conferences, and cup wins though, he has to do it in the league. Hoping the board provide him the quality players , and especially the striker they failed to deliver for Ralph.

Don't forget Rupert's vision for the catering. Had he stayed we might have been the only stadium with Michelin stars.

Seem to remember Claus was a good 'rent-a-quote' along a similar theme in 2005 as well.

Another resounding success.

pretty poor of him if he is publicly stating that, or just slipping the rumour out there.

Yes, of course. Both had escaped my memory. Can't think why.

Diallo, Djenepo starting - ffs, with Mara up front. Very little to offer any hope.

Is this our first signing direct from a South American club ?

Does any of that help signing the CF we need ?

Not sure about that, was a press report - nothing to do with us - that Udinese wanted c €30m. Although they wouldn't get that it does show where they are looking to haggle from which isn't far off Moffi.

That was always the case for me, Mel Blyth, Jim Steele 5 and 6. . McGrath No 5. I think Liverpool broke with the tradition when Ray Kennedy started regularly wearing 5 and playing MF.

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Appears promising on there, although doubt some of his free kicks will creep in against GK in England as they did there. Look forward to seeing him play, expecting some fireworks and dramatics along the way though. I expect Adam Blackmore is at home practicing : " goooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllllllll ... !