Dont forget they are replacing BWP Surman McGoldrick Saegis Skacel Euell who were in last years squad plus John and Rasiak most of which are playing in higher Leagues.
I agree with you despite Bates having a record of 39 %
His record in 1959-60
Was
46 games 26 wins 9 draws 11 losses
similar to a poster on another thread
Are work permits a formality these days with so much unemployment in the UK .
What are the criteria for accepting players from abroad and are the PFA happy with so many of their members with no clubs.
Yes I agree with you but getting in decent lone strikers is going to be difficult because if they are any good their current clubs will surely not want to lose them
Unfortunately the BBC Website for last days transfers has ended
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8227622.stm
So the hope generated by the initial ECHO blof has failed to bring in any new players and if Saga and Morgan are loaned out we may be struggling again this season although perhaps Jaidi will come in
Looks a bit light weight to me
http://www.football.co.uk/middlesbrough/players/jonathan_franks_124243.shtml
Personal Details DOB 1990-04-08
Age 18
POB Stockton-on-Tees, England
Height 0'0
Weight 0st 0lbs
Team Middlesbrough
Position Forward