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Perhaps we should go on their Oatcake site and warn them that might not be a good idea on Saturday..

Off topic, but: Christ ! That St Pauli kit is dreadful. Wonder how that is described in the launch and marketing. Solid stool and diarrhoea coloured square with white trim.

Except he isn’t young even. At 27/28 he should be at his peak and established. Seems to have had a mediocre career to date. Potentially a signing we’ll end up cursing as not being able to shift in a years time.

Predictable.

Don’t worry, we’ll find a dud to spend €10m on instead from another European league.

Yes, think he rejected it weeks ago. Seems we’ve spent our time chasing his shadow since. But all the noise and leaks are from their end, or his agent. Perhaps we shelved it privately as well, and are more focused on other realistic targets

Yes, a big outlay for the Championship. And for that you’d hope we’d have signed a starter, not a gamble on a youngster.

Scienza doesn’t look that impressive from what I’ve seen or read.

After this saga, I’m sure if we do sign him he’ll be every bit as good as Rudi Skacel was

No doubt that when it comes to striker options, we’ve got the shits

Thanks

Still phrased in terms of “should” and “could” . Nothing new or definite

Just noticed no Downs, even on the bench. Any reason given ?

Presumably we might see some news - or further clues - on Spertsyan later today from his club following their match.

Rhyming slang ?

Therein lies the question. Are they likely to offer or come near to what we’re expecting, or will find acceptable?

Is this from the same Adam Blackmore who believed the Gakpo signing was virtually a done deal ?

Must be the shirt, shorts, socks, and boots that give it away is it Jamie? You thick cunt

How or why Carragher is still employed in the media after that disgusting spitting incident is beyond me. Worse than the Gray/Keys episode in my book.

I don’t pretend to fully understand the graphics, as impressive as they appear. But Christ on a bike, it appears he might be outperforming Vinicius Jnr , Haaland and Kvavratshkeila. Wonder how Real, City or PSG have missed him. Better keep this quiet.

Wonder what happened to the Spanish player we were linked with, (was it Vicente )? He seemed to be playing at a higher level than Scienza. Scienza doesn’t sound like a €10m player from the little I’ve read or seen

Not sure anybody bothered recording “assists” in those days. It seems a modern fascination.* Case’s “assists” weren’t probably the final ball, but winning possession a few passes before that stage, or directing the younger players around him. Which supports your point. * a stat designed for spreadsheet nerds at football.

Must have been well worth it, to get shafted at Bournemouth, and especially 5-0 down at HT home to Spurs.

Agree that he could be good for us, and really develop at St Mary’s with some better players around him. Reasonable price though ? With the press reporting what we’re asking for our two key players, I’d be surprised if WBA won’t be seeking £10-12m.

Does he attack at speed though ? He was capable of it a couple of seasons ago, although very often he wanted to do the nifty footwork, step overs, and soft shoe shuffle , ie just mincing around. But he seemed capable of more, although end products and shots weren’t great despite a few goals. Agree that his season and form dived after Norwich, and for whatever reason, Martin didn’t seem to trust him afterwards.