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Unfortunately I can't see they'd have the balls to try bringing that one in.

Utd may have allowed Henderson to go there though, according to some rumours. As for Chelsea, and Broja, irrespective of him coming to us, and I doubt he will, whether he remains at Chelsea might depend on who else they bring in. Tuchel I read was a fan of Dembele who he worked with at Dortmund, and they were linked with the French wonderkid, Etike (also mentioned with Newcastle and West Ham). If either of those happen it might lead to a decision to release Broja, albeit with a buy back involved. Whatever the outcome at Chelsea, I hope Saints don't leave this dangling waiting until towards the end of the summer window for a Chelsea decision before bringing in another striker.

Agree that they've probably lost the spirit of the club, and it might become a soulless money churning playthi9ng for Arabs, a Chelsea, or Man City-on-Tyne, if you like but I suspect their supporters will cope with that if it brings a winning team. The headgear thing is annoying, but you can imagine some of our saps doing likewise if it were us without thinking too deeply about what or who they were paying homage to. Their recruitment policy isn't as 'scattergun' as many want to believe. Howe is recruiting players for the relegation battle ahead of them, players with some experience of the league they're playing in. But you're right that the likes of Burn and Wood will be cast aside at the end of the season. As might Howe. Wonder if that will wipe the smug look off of his face. Probably not if they pay his contract up. Not sure about y9ur last point re Inter Milan, although I've read similar comments to this on here before, bit not sire it's correct as Red Bull seem to have managed to skirt round it, Leipzig were even drawn against Salzburg in the last year or so. How have they done that ?

Do they though ? Can't say I've seen or read too much apart from the initial euphoria after buying the club from Stavely or the owners. Most of the circus seems to stem from journalists around the club trying to scoop an 'exclusive' by linking them with every player imaginable in the hope they get one right. This is annoying but that's more the media than the club.

You're right, but it begs the question whether we'll ever get to see that success if any good season we have culminates in the team being pillaged and best plyers sold to start all over again. I was lucky enough to be there in 1976, and would like to see something like it again but may be running out of years for it to happen.

Not encouraged by the then QPR manager to make the journey before the bid had been accepted of course, F'sure ....

Plus the fact that he might prefer to stay in the south ... easier to get back to the glitzy nightlife in London that he's used to.

Can't see it happening, as he'll probably want something more glamorous (West Ham to stay in London),or go to a club funding a greater % of his wages than we will. But then again I didn't think it likely that Peter Osgood would sign for us either (Although the salary difference with the big clubs is far wider now of course).

Preferred the old bloke in the white lab coat who used to put the scores out at halftime in the West Stand-Archers corner. Always a great cheer when he dropped one of the numbers ! Simple things in a bygone age.

Living up here I can tell you many haven't forgiven us for taking Christer Warren off of them. What a shrewd bit of business that turned out to be. Or at least those old enough to remember him.

Let's be honest about this, those of us of a certain age would just love a return to the glory days of 'The Alehouse' wouldn't we ? Amuses me to read of Grealish having a hissy fit because Romeu said something to him, or "pinched him". Wonder how he and the assortment of other Alice Bands in professional football would cope with the prospect of the Alehouse of McGrath, Gabriel, Hollywood, Paine, Fisher, and O'Neill lining up to 'greet him'. Can imagine a few calling injuries, and Grealish bringing a letter from his mum asking to be excused from football on Saturday for some reason.

Remember the game well. Something that won't be picked up in the coverage is the abuse Rodney Marsh received from start to finish. He was always a "favourite" among the home supporters, never really knew if it was some misdemeanor whilst at QPR, or Man City, or if he was just considered ripe for abuse.

I'd agree but whether it fits in with the club's policy remains to be seen. Interesting point re Johnstone though.

First thing I read about him is his age, 30 later in the year which might rule him out. Personally I'd prefer an experienced GK, but we all know our targets tend to be younger with 'potential'.

A name I read on here at one point was Predrag Rajković at Reims. Thought he might have moved on but a quick google and he's still there. Happens to be Serbian.

Presumably his England appearance was a non-competitive match.

Lambert - one of the few who can sit at the top table from my years of watching along with Paine, Davies, Channon, MLT Ings - for his performances in 2019/20 Pelle - wasn't always fully utilised by us, but his QPR goal deserves selection alone Fourth choice is more difficult: Gabbiadini - we rally looked to have unearthed a gem in his early stages, shame it didn't last longer or that he couldn't be better used. Of the current squad Broja has the potential to compete with any of them, although will have to hang around a few years to compare with RL in supporter's eyes. Hoping AA realises his potential with us.

In a Wolves kit ? Crook will be all over this as his new exclusive.

Isn't two hours before kick off the record so far this season ?

Wonder if suspensions are taken into account, or if it’s just injuries, and Covid, either real or imagined by the club making the appeal.

Think we were linked with him when he was at Middlesbrough (if it’s the same bloke),

Despite my earlier post, I certainly wouldn’t begrudge either the accolade of their part in a Third Round ‘Hugh Fisher’ moment.

It's a reverse psychology/tempting fate or whatever ..... In the noticeable absence of the nuns it is a useful weapon !! Now bring on the nuns for a couple more Saints goals

Bringing Elyounoussi (and Long) on is like running up a white flag of surrender Or maybe not.

Rasmus or MLG ?