alpine_saint

Nope, just a WUM who changes his direction whenever an opportunity to get a rise out of someone, and therefore some attention, presents itself.

He hasnt stepped out on to the field yet, so lets see how it unfolds. Not going to put "Goolie" on my shirt though.

Nope, just not a gushing happy-clapper. This signing feels wrong. Happy to be proven wrong, of course.

Funny you mention him, I thought "Delgado" after reading the report too.

Nope, not particularly.

I am glad he has signed someone, but although this is a low-risk strategy to the club, it is a HIGH RISK strategy to our promotion campaign this season, imo.

Because it means we are not sure he is the player to kick start our season and do the business for us. I would have expected AP to have more confidence about his signings than that, seeing as he has pondered them all summer long.. By January we might too far adrift again.

Why is it only a loan, FFS ? He could walk away in January. Despite his credentials, I am underwhelmed.

Coffee spat over keyboard and screen moment here in Austria. My boss is looking at me in a rather odd manner.

b). I doubt there is even debate to be had about this.

If somehow we secure the services of 3 new players in the next 8 days (v. v. doubtful, imo) we can expect they are good enough to get into the first XI. Cue "Gelling" bullsh*t. We really have f**ked this season up already.

8 Days to go.....still nothing happening...

Following b) could leave us with nothing. You do know that, right ?

Nope. (Superb post, btw)

You are too diplomatic. I think it is B*ll*cks.

It wasnt one game like that and you know it.

And I suggest you support the team in the way you see appropriate, and have the courtesy of allowing me to do the same.

Fair criticism - it was Wycombe.

Have you had a few drinkies ??

What a stupid post.

Why is NickG allowed to answer any criticism of our pre-season and season so far by referring to the form for the last 2/3 of last season then ? I thought you were leaving anyway ?

A weak answer if ever I have heard one.

Nope. You are making it up. We werent winning every game 3-0. I was criticising him for not being able to beat the likes of Wycombe. I do not recall a single game we won where I criticised him after the match. As usual, you are a lying WUM.

Exactly. I made the same point. If it wasnt for knowing who played at the end of last season, you wouldnt have been able to work out our starting line-up for Plymouth on the basis of the friendlies. I think the manager should know his best XI, and play them together for most of the matches in pre-season, building up their fitness, their familiarity with each other and working on tactics. It aint rocket science as to why the start of this season has been a complete f**k-up.

Spot on. For me the test of a real fan is one who cares about the club, applauds what is done properly and criticises what is done sh*te. Some people seem to think they are real fans because they applaud everything like mindless sheep.