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Yes, probably. But just a quick uninformed calculation on the back of an envelope and I've come up with this: JK Agustin , RB Leipzig , in top flight Germany, challenging for Champions League.... his club indicate they want 40m, (but may negotiate at say 20-25m, if we're lucky) or Che Adams , Brum, Championship, and by many accounts cash strapped with a transfer embargo, club reject £8m, (but may negotiate at say £12m). Which on balance do you think we're more likely to go for? C'mon Saints, prove us all wrong.

No doubt been tracking his career for some time..... which may of course be true as we were linked whilst he was at Sheffield Utd.

Looks a victim of some theatricals from the other bloke.

Interesting article: https://lionofviennasuite.sbnation.com/2019/1/26/18198311/could-luca-connells-performances-for-bolton-wanderers-help-david-lees-credentials-for-the-top-job Talks of David Lee, presumably a youth team coach. Possibly the same David Lee who put in such dazzling wing displays for us after being signed by Branfoot.

As in seals the deal ? Is this another cryptic post, and are you an ITK ?

Not them all; Hoedt had been given enough chances, the only one released that has been questioned is Cedric owing to the limited options left taking into account their experience. Gabbiadini, shame but it wasn't working for him, but well down the pecking order.

... the only thing that detracts from this is of course not knowing what division we might be in if we deplete the squad too thinly. For me the concern are the full backs available to us if we don't replace Cedric. He had his limitations but brought some experience to the team which Valery lacks, not to mention Valery seems to lose his cool easily. Unfortunately though we haven't necessarily "cleared" the dead wood out, we've stacked it elsewhere. We could end up with Hoedt and Cedric returning at the end of the season (along with Carillo and Boufal of course) if they don't impress whilst out on loan. That's a great prospect isn't it ?

I remember it although think the matches were played in half empty stadiums, as there wasn't a great appetite for it. Not sure it ran for more than a single season, so was very shortlived lasting less time than the Watneys, or Texaco Cups.

you forgot to add the obligatory .... "and he hates Pompey" on the end of it..

That's an add on to any fee I'd have thought, along with the royalties for his song.

Just one Squelleto...

Hope you're right. Too many are keen to whittle down the squad - for good reason of course and justified - without thinking through the full implications for the remainder of the season if replacements aren't brought in. Although Cedric hasn't lived up to all our hopes of a RB,I don't think he's in the Hoedt class for being written off, and don't think we should be relying on Valery just yet.

Not sure they spend more than us, but they certainly spend it more wisely. Thanks of course to Les and Ross.

Potentially a good signing for Bournemouth, one I wish we'd gone for. They have certainly been ahead of us in their transfer dealings over the last couple of years, embarrassingly better than Cretin Les, and Wee Jimmy Krankie. Am hoping Ralph brings a few gems in from the Bundesliga in the summer. (Howe does look a smug f^cker in that photo though).

Except for the fact we're possibly still paying for him, possibly by transfer installments, and subsidising his PL wages.

Whereas England on the other hand... It was a tremendous achievement by a relatively small country, it's ridiculous to belittle their success. They also matched and beat the hosts and favourites in the final.

Are we ? Although that may be Ralph's intentions, we have yet - to my knowledge - get anyone onboard (the bus or the Ralphtrain..).

The Danish lad looks good and promising on the youtube footage (but can't base anything on that,even Hoedt had some highlights available). If he's as good as we're hoping then great, but I'm not holding my breath over it as he could stay at his current club to win the league and probably have a wider choice in the summer. Not sure why he'd choose us now, apart from ££ and the prospect of playing for Ralph.

On the strength of him giving his shirt away and waving ? Or anything of substance?

We also lack any leadership on the pitch which is vital if we've got a load of youngsters on the pitch. Oh for an Alan Ball or Jimmy Case to rally the troops when needed. Recent captains are no more than coin tossers, after that it seems they think their duty ends.

Isn't that now the last 10 penalties in shoot outs that he's conceded ? Seemed to flop to his left for the first four, and don't think he should have been beaten by the free kick. If FF had conceded those there would have been a meltdown on here. Gunn may very well be an outstanding prospect, but no evidence of it tonight. Just hope the keeper we signed from City isn't coached into a flat footed totem pole by Dave Watson.

Cart horses tend to be plodding and robust, he's far too lighweight and flimsy to be considered in this category even.

hope it's not made worse by the skate Mount scoring...

left to join Paul Tisdale at Mk Dons where he'll be working with the first team as far as I'm aware.

Was an absolute failure at Cheltenham a few years ago, on a par with Wigley, and Poortrvliet for us.