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He looked useful when we played there in April, not outstanding by any means but certainly had something about him.

Trouble here is that Juventus know very well how these “options” work.

I thought Fernandes was more of a central MF. Aribo I think we know isn’t up to EPL standard other than an occasional stand in, so I wouldn’t lose any sleep about him being displaced

Yeh, always thought he was a bit flakey to be honest

Certainly sounds a better pedigree

Providing it doesn’t turn in to Orsic MkII

Unless we buy him. Which seems pretty pointless to me (loan or buy). Isn't he another wide player with pace ?

West Ham away. I don't recall him causing al sorts of problems, but certainly gave their defence something to think about, and he did hit the bar (think their GK tipped it on to the bar)

Can’t criticise SR for their willingness to invest, but they clearly need to put in place better people to identify the targets and complete the deals.

This is the crux of it for me, hampered by having little £ we don’t spend what we have wisely. The Fernandes signing I’d give some leeway on and reserve judgment as it does seem a player with potential from everything I’ve read. Archer and Alberto if it happens defy belief.

Makes the suggestion of Josh Sargeant on another thread more appealing.

Did it ever stop ?

Not content with relegating us once. If it’s not broken break it, then fix it and break it again for good measure

I thought Rasmus had fucked off to Turkey and was preoccupied with Goztepe.

Made all the more ridiculous with the possible departure of Alcarez, who is a talented player with potential, yet it hasn’t worked out as we hoped. Shouldn’t that set alarm bells over our approach and scouting?

Let’s wait and see if it materialises. Hoping it’s just a wild rumour.

They could make Ross Wilson seem credible.

Unbelievable. There’s a clip on Youtube of Tall Paul losing his feet but nothing like that. If this is the best we can do then stick with Tall Paul

In a weaker league.

Yes, but for who ?

Oh dear. But he's certainly found the right club. Carillo Mk II.

Does a reasonable knee slide though.

Thanks for posting, that’s a good insight. But however it’s dressed up there’s no getting away from the injury risks hanging over this deal. Even with the twenty games before we’re obliged to buy, we could still end up with McCarthy and Lumley for large parts of the season.

Exactly. Is this the third summer in a row we’ve failed to address this problem?

Does BBD want to play a more central role though, and did he at Blackburn ?