MarkSFC

What a pointless post.

Jason Steele might be a decent signing as a number 2 to a better one, on the basis we get rid of AMC and Bazunu is injured (thank god). Ramsdale would be a decent loan for a year.

Yeah cos the window has closed. Jeez, some people need to get a grip.

Why would Fraser need one?

Armstrong and Stewart (as I believe he will prove good) so I think we only need one "decent" striker. Having Mara and maybe Onoucha as other options is ok. I'd be happy if we took a punt on Szmodics. Jack Clarke will be worth it, O'Hare on a free would be ok if we lose Stu. Lallana I think could be awesome for the experience we will probably lose in Stu and Adams, particularly on the training pitch which is not to be underestimated in terms of value over all. We deffo need to sign Downes. I think he will but perhaps slightly more than anticipated but I'd say he's worth it even if it was 20-25m because he is so critical to our system because he's played it longer than anyone with RM. We need a CB, THB is great and will get better. JB is ok and has had a good season. JS I'm concerned about as his decision making seems to be his Achilles heel and that is more important as PL level. As number 3/4 choice he will be good and has a tiny bit of flexibility. A LB of note is desperately needed. I'd prefer Perraud even over Manning, but neither ideally. As long as KWP stays RB is probably ok, but who is back up. A number 1 GK is really important. Noone should be fooled by AMCs performance in 3 games but as a number 2 he is decent. GB is not the answer. It's going to be a very interesting summer in and out but we are well placed I feel to get some very decent additions - Downes being key!!

Really excited by this signing. Brilliant stuff Wilcox.

ABK probably should be playing in a top league even a top team, so I can't blame him for wanting to leave especially with the Euros next summer and in Germany. But we must get the right value. If that ends up being a big loan fee and big obligation to buy price then sobeit. Sulemana has done nothing to demand a move so putting in a request for a transfer (if in fact true) is unwarranted other than self interest and probably ego. I would hope though that once the opportunity to move disappears after Friday then maybe he can get his head back in the club without distraction because I do think he could be an asset for us. But I do not think we should just let him go because he's unhappy playing the Championship. Pathetic attitude.

Always fun in transfer season!! Might get to one or two but very busy!! Went down for the Norwich game.

How you doing mate?😂😂

Tanswell maybe true BUT I think he's just one of these journos that writes a story that fits a narrative and sounds plausible even if he has no clue. Spending money has not be a problem at any point by SR and they won't scrimp now. But if you can save money with loans why not!! Judge on Sept 2nd.

Shocker! 20/21 year old player not outstanding in a bad team and a bit inconsistent!!

So much synisism on here and amongst our fanbase, and very understandable given the last few years. But, in Wilcox and Martin and other new senior figures we seem to have a fresh attitude, ambition and determination. As close to the window closing as we are, and the inevitable nervousness that begins to set in, as always many deals that involve players who have more than one suitor, will take longer to resolve. I may well be proved wrong, but I do think we will see 2 or 3 new players - including a striker! - before next weekend.

Did they?

Get both ideally...

It may not be a gamble Adams wants to take either. He's clearly not decided on staying here, or maybe we havnt offered him a new contract, so I'd be very surprised if he stays. RM saying the right things about wanting him to stay but that's only (I'm guessing) so that in the case he doesn't find a move RM has CA on side! I think there will be one or two better players coming in tbe door up front...

I like Adams but I think getting 15m for him is ok. If we go up, a) will he sign on again and b) will he be better "next time"? I dont think it's worth the gamble overall. Its a good time to (hopefully) get two new strikers in. I like the look of Cameron Archer, young fast and teo footed. Another like maybe Piroe with some experience in this league might be a tasty combination.

Who's he?

Always the victims

In theory it's not different to when we were pillaged for pur best players. Most teams are essentially an average of the individual abilities. So, and I have no idea actually, perhaps Grimes and Pirloe are far better than mid-table (but the collective Swansea team werent). And judging the manager purely on the quality of player available to him is unfair. Perhaps, he overactive with the players he had?? What I've seen and heard so far excited me. But we need to see how tbe team/squad settles and give him 2 or 3 months and we will have a much better idea.

1. We don't know the deal yet. 2. There might be other arrangements within the deal, eg Downes for a set price and Ings or something. 3. He's been here 20 years. I'm ok with him trying his luck back in tbe PL as the club fucked up the team and management around him last season.

Can someone tell me or show me where it is OBVIOUS that JWP wanted to stay in the PL not with us? Very different scenario. I'm sure he was as gutted as us really at getting relegated but I havnt seen or read anything where he has said he wants to leave.

True and I agree really but I think JWP deserves to play in the PL so if he wants to go next season if we fail to go up then I'd let him. Hopefully he'll actually stay for the rest of his career.

I realise its not my money but Id rather we didnt sell JWP to these london wan**** and tell him if we do fail to go up this season then we will let him go to whatever club he wants who offer say 20m next summer.

Can anyone share this Wilcox interview?

F****** hypocrites. 50m+ cash or 35m cash plus Downes