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Not necessarily involving us though in reaching those targets.

I thought Elynouusi was the back up after Maddison chose to go to Leicester. Either way a pretty poor substitute for our first choice.

Probably after he read it on here.

As well as Valery did last season I'm not sure I'd want to rely exclusively on him for a full season. Maehle certainly looks a cut above from what I've seen and read of him, si if he is still within our price range then he'd improve the team and squad. Unfortunately I expect this to be the case.

Like the senior team over the last couple of decades believing their own publicity and thinking they're destined for greatness.

Brittany

Have they gone all Air Florida on us ?

Agree on both points.But if RB does leave, hopefully for far more than £10m, I still think Ralph could secure a replacement from Bundesliga as opposed to Targett becoming first choice.

Wonder if he'll prove to be as big a c^nt for them as Steve Foster did. Have his work cut out on that score.

Probably isn't, looks like a pluck name of player A and random club B for the sake of it site. But it does throw up something to consider out of season.

I'd always though it might be a Bowen or Adams option rather than Djenepo, but it seems Bowen is regarded more of a AM/winger than striker from what many are saying on here. Ideally I'd like to see Bowen and a striker with a bit of height as well as pace. Perhaps anyone with both attributes are out of our price range though. That's how I've viewed him as well. Watching a couple of clips Bowen showed an awareness and bit of flair on occasion.

You're probably right, but don't you think we could upgrade on either ? I've always thought Hojberg would flourish with a more experienced head alongside him. either pushing him on or trying to reign him in as the game requires.

Interesting comments reported from Ralph, seeking players under 24. This would support our interest in Webster for example, but rule out Orban and Pontus Jansson (speculated on yet again this summer). Although the idea of signing the younger players is an good option, I think we could do with experience in goal, and possibly MF to direct things. Availability of the players capable of making the difference in the positions and falling within our budget is another matter of course.

Not saying that, just pointing out where he had previously played. Some of our former players with Portsmouth connections have of course come good for us, most famous of all Bobby Stokes.

Sarri now officially left Chelsea for Juventus. Not bad business for Chelsea getting a compensation package for a bloke they were rumoured to be looking to sack towards the end of last season.

Former skate. Having checked on Wikipedia.

Hope that there has been some discussion with Watson previously. Irrespective of the merits of the decision , it'd be a pretty poor way to learn of your demotion/exit, via a translated interview in the press.

Read this of him in another article: Definitely our sort of signing then.

Someone also likened him to Franz Beckenbauer bringing the ball out of defence. I think they were serious. Perhaps they were right though as Beckenbauer is now in his 70's.

Excellent. Anyway, hope this bloke lives up to expectation; more Mane than Mayuka. Wonder if Brio will make a wooden Ralph Express for Christmas. Children are in their 20's but so what.

Didn't manage it for two games in the Cup last season, although hopefully a Ralph inspired pre-season will have us firing a lot better.

Burnley home, either 8th or 15th of February

Depends if Ralph thinks he can recruit better from Bundesliga or elsewhere.

Did Skacel drive him there ?

They're 'holed up' in Martin O'Neill's flat in Winchester. He's not letting them out till they've signed.