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I expect us to be gazumped on this now its out in the open. So prepare for disappointment: If he goes to Leicester, we will be told that as a midlands lad originally he wanted to return there, if it's West Ham then it'll be "we weren't prepared to match obscene wages, but that we didn't really want him anyway, he's not that good and our approach was only Les asking hypothetically, if we did make a bid would he be available..". Les will then tell us he's relaxed, we have 41 scouts scouring Europe.... all of whom are currently in Russia along with Les drawing up a shortlist of players we can't realistically afford, or who would not dream of joining us.

As you say, this will flush out other clubs interest.

The fact Reed and Wilson have survived last season unscathed is a sad indictment really. It indicates that the club is overcome with complacency, and as for any activity,forget it. Smugness abounds again on Planet Les. Agree that Gao isn't sufficiently aware of the game, and still uses Reed as an adviser.

Possibly last on MOTD though..

Or Mayuka ? But .. more successes than flops whilst Mitchell was here.

Although Mitchell gets the credit, having a manager of Koeman's status helped immensely in bringing players in, and before that we were seen as an ambitious club with a young team who was on the up. Compare that with the lure of Puel, Pellegrino, and to a similar extent Mark Hughes. Not looking to detract from Mitchell's contribution though, and I'd gladly have him back at St Mary's ahead of the current set up which doesn't appear to be in the same league for either identifying players, or 'getting deals done'.

Who has repalced our Head Scout, Bill Green, who passed away? Perhaps this is another role Les Reed has absorbed into his portfolio of duties.

Probably not bone idle, and I expect they believe they are keeping busy working hard. But - without any inside knowledge and judging by their achiecements over the last two years - I get the impression they are busy doing nothing (as the song goes). You can imagine them shuffling papers and compiling endless 'things to do', 'players to sign/scout' lists. Trouble is too much overthinking and planning, not enough achievement. All true enough, but only after Les has the custard creams sorted.

Trouble is, what we see as a disastrous season, and being a **** hair's width from being relegated, Reed probably sees as an expertly judged and handled situation dealt with by bringing Hughes in at the right time. Relax. No panic. It was under control all along.

Many a true word said in jest.

It also seems to dispel the myth about all shirts having to have a solid colour on the back as well.

Huddersfield have revealed theirs, conventional blue and white stripes, front and back. http://www.footballshirtculture.com/18/19-Kits/huddersfield-town-2018-2019-umbro-home-kit.html

When his name was first linked with us he seemed highly rated, and certainly appeared to have a decent shot on him from distance. Strange how his stock has fallen. Pity Rogic signed a new deal there, although in all likelihood our "interest" was merely a leak by his agent as a negotiating tactic coming up to the new deal.

candlelit vigil called for..

I thought we were heavily linked with him before he left Hoffenheim after Fonte's departure from Saints. Story at the time that Hoffenheim jacked the price to £10m and Les refused to pay it. End of the season he went to Spain for about £4m.He seemed quite a prospect a few years ago but his career doesn't seem to have fulfilled the promise he showed at Basel.

You missed a few out:. 4)Les is relaxed about the situation. 5) Les and Ross still to be complete their review of last season 6)Before they start 5) they have to agree on Rich Tea or Custard Creams.

yellow shirt,(royal) blue shorts .. has been done to death by us, and most other clubs as well since the 1970's. Far prefer the navy/yellow combination of L1 season. If we have to have yellow and blue then some variation would be better , possibly in the format of last season's home kit.

I feel the same way as you that this excuse of a winter break is a means to reducing the FA Cup further. The doyens of the PL, and the Big 6' have been looking to do this for some years, turn it into a midweek sideshow with no replays. A great shame, part of the magic of the cup were the replays Newport and Rochdale had this season. As for playing "too much football", helping the CL and international teams, that's a load of ********. Reducing the league size from 22 to 20 teams was meant to do that, but I've not noticed any improvement in the international side.

Bit of a contradiction there. Except it isn't traditional red and white stripes from the rear view. Agree the 'bra' spoiled it, but it lease it was stripes on the reverse. Verdict - shirt appears 'dog turd'.

I know what you mean about their contribution but have to defend Keegan's place. Although only here for two seasons we went top of the league for the fist time in our history when KK was palying for us, and we palyed some great football in his era. Its proabbly not just Keegan the player being commemorated on the banner but Keegan the signing, without doubt the boldest transfer move we've ever made. He was European Player of The Year, two years running,linked with Real Madrid etc, but he signed for us, and the football world was stunned. KK deserves his place.

Have seen both names mentioned, so you've given that some context. Qustion though, which might be the better option, one of those two, who didn't get relegated with their club, or Gibson from Middlesboro who did get relegated season before last, and has spent a year in the Championship? Pontus Janson has been mentioned regularly on here and in the press. But after his recent bleating to the Swedish press I noticed a number of Leeds fans on an article saying they've had enough of his taliking about playing at a higher level and would be happy to see the back of him. Talks a good game but peformed poorly much of last season. I think we need more of a dominator and leader at CB than any of our current group provide. No idea who though.

Not.For.Us. Sure you didn't mean, he scores every other season ?

Agree, this shows the usual dithering and indecision. We should now realise that a new GK is required and be showing FF the door irrespective of McCarthy's situation. No doubt Les, is relaxed

I don't think we can afford to give him the luxury of nearly a quarter of a season to prove himself. By that stage we would be out of the League Cup (or whatever ridiculous sponsors name it has) and the transfer window closed.

Will we ever know who was the reason for the fall out post 2016 ? Fonte returning as a changed bloke with a greater ego ? Shame his end with us was tarnished, but wouldn't begrudge him some success in the WC.