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So, pretty promising then. And if we want a lucky omen then I think Bale also made his debut v Millwall.

How did Targett play ?

long enough to get injured ?

Are we still not in1976 yet ?

Twice wasn't it ? Originally in January 2013 - but that was okay, we signed Forren instead - and then again later in the summer.

I would not have been gushing in praise for NC either to be honest.

I'd agree that the Ramirez transfer was one that showed an ambition, especially after the previous four years, but I think most people considered the Osvaldo saga to be a farce.

But this is exactly what we do, chasing shadows rather than realistic targets. How much time was spent on Rojo ? Wonder if our Les's glorious Global Scouting Network had considered Dier at the same club, and eventually sold for a quarter of the price? A target we should have been chasing in May/early June when we still had some remaining credibity as a club promoting exceptional English talent. We spent much of last summer chasing Osvaldo, when it was obvious he didn't want to join us. We know how successful that was. The year before it was weeks and weeks of Ramirez, yet to prove a success.

I remember reading an article about him a couple of years ago, and his middle name given there was an unusual one, Theoloneus or something like that.

QPR for starters, then there may be others once firmly known he is prepared to move (Newcastle springs to mind) and he may even want to stay at WHL to wait his chance.

But at the moment we need a win and a goal or so from our strikers to boost confidence. So yes, it is worth it.

I don't know anything about him, but had he signed for us, it would have brought the obvious response of "no premiership experience".

Can't see Townsend moving to us, as he'll consider he is better than Saints (and could earn more elsewhere).

.. yet we end up signing Shane Long (so lets not get our hopes up for the type of winger and quality we need).

Judging on the away kit 2004/5.

... and even then the bastards stitched us up when later signing him again through a tribunal.

Can't recall one, they've been average at best.

More options , but worryingly that does not necessarily mean more of a 'goal threat', unless Pelle reproduces his Feyenoord scoing record for us.

Was hoping we might avoid any further South American signings to be honest. Track record of "settling" is far from impressive.

Was hoping we might avoid any further South American signings to be honest. Track record of "settling" is far from impressive.

.. and possibly a back up GK if Boluc throws his toys out the pram as suggested on the other thread and demands a move.

Where has he said that ? I only recall "1 or possibly 2" and reference to wing or wide player (can't recall which phrase he used) but nothing specific about CB. As you say this is a mistake, as we I feel we need another better option at CB, injury or suspension will see us exposed in this area.

Simple answer, no. Or at least he hasn't shown it over a prolonged period. He is a 'mistake a game' player. which has even been highlighted playing for Japan.

Too much time (and money) without any thinking might be more accurate.

Goes against the grain wanting a team of Fat Reptile Sam's to win, but beating spurs is for the greater good so will be looking to West Ham to do it today.