UpweySaint

Some of Theo's early games were a highlight for me. He would get on the ball and there would be a genuine sense of anticipation as he ran with electric pace, such a shame he has not become quite the player his early promise hinted at.

Points for the father Ted reference!

They are forwards. We play with three forwards rather than out and out strikers. It is quite common in world football right now and can work well.

Ha!

There is different opinions about how we play and what we do as a club which, of course, are to be respected. On the other hand there are some who find every negative they can and trot out 'we shouldn't ever sell anyone' at any opportunity. There are some people on this forum whose sole purpose is to act like bellends. Had not included you in my, admittedly a tad childish, dig. I don't agree with your view that we were crying out for a striker but can understand why you would feel that way. I hope Long and Rodriguez are both a goal away from finding their form. Often all it takes. Shame Jay's legitimate goal last night was chalked off.

Some real f**king bellends on here. We just went to the san siro and outplayed inter milan. We had a legitimate goal chalked off and watched a keeper pull a few worldies out of his locker. Yes disappointing not to win and we could be a little more clinical but Jesus wept some some of the trolling on here. We may still go through into the knock out rounds of European competition. Let that sink in, 6 years ago stadium MK, now here. Get a grip.

Tell her to enjoy herself and wave away, worry about the consequences later, Inter away may be once in a life time

http://eachgoal.com/2016/10/blackburn-rovers-vs-nottingham-forest-2-1-highlights/ Both goals here. Have to say I was unsure if Sam would fulfil his potential after a tricky time but a good season for Rovers is a very good step.

I'm a bit mixed on Clasie but his £8 million price tag actually seems quite cheap in context. When you have Jeff Hendrick (sp?), Ryan Mason, Shelvey going for more it shows we continue to find value through our continental recruitment.

Was linked with a few 'bigger' clubs but has had some bad luck with injury, still early days though so may kick on this season. Personally would love to see a few from the academy force themselves into the first team picture by the end of the season.

Understand the obvious concerns but maybe having to fight it out for a team like Wycombe with a small squad, young manager and challenging season may actually have a positive effect both on his on the field ability and resilience. If you can deal with the pressure of putting in a shocker of a performance for a struggling club where relegation has an immediate impact on the livelihoods of many around the club then still have it in you to go out the next week and still try and play the right way then that would show the sort of character needed to forge a decent career.

That was a peach, did think bloody hell we might have something here ... alas all we had was a prize A d**khead!

I would suggest perhaps we have not seen enough of him to really judge though I do share your concerns. Hopefully he can adapt his game because he has some qualities we need.

That would be a good idea, not sure how much WBA could really ask for him with 6 months left on his deal though imagine we would not be along and having an interest - particularly if he starts scoring again.

Could see him playing well in the diamond and would love to sign him up. With our reputation for developing players, the supposed Puel/Wenger links and the extra European games this season we might be a good fit despite him being a rather un-saint-like signing.

Three games. It has been three games. The transfer window is not closed yet. Some of this is rather premature. While blaming Les Reed is a nonsense. 7 seasons of year on year improvement, one constant, LR. Even IF he has made a few decisions that turn out poorly for us this season I think a little perspective is needed on all the things he has got right for us. Not saying everyone is wonderful and rosy because it isn't but surely it is too soon to be able to predict how our season will pan out? Maybe the diamond, Puel and new additions click and we have a decent season or maybe this year we struggle. We've had the good times for so many years on the bounce, we are certainly not entitled to constant success.

cricfree have a beinsport link though not showing us yet, will probably kick in just before kick off.

We looked good in decent spells during the first half, despite us rather falling away after the pen I came away with more confidence then I did after being at the Watford game. Though I do think we are a little short and could do with two, or possible three, players who would thrive in a diamond. As much as the board and Puel are publicly giving out the 'no business' line I believe that there would not be so many rumours around similar players if we were not still actively looking to recruit. As for Sunderland hopefully we will find a cutting edge up front and put away an early chance. If we do I could see the flexibility provided by the diamond allowing the likes of Tadic and Redmond to have some joy with Sunderland. The obvious concerning being if they pinch an early goal and we dip again. Million miles away from must win territory but a poor Sunderland at home would be a good chance for Puel's first win to get the ball rolling for us a little and maybe encourage some patience from the doubters.

And a biscuit??! Bet that's on expenses! Quick, put this in the 'where has all the money gone' thread! If he orders banana bread too we riot.

Pure speculative boll*cks. We were very much in the game until the dodgy pen. Admittedly heads dropped after that. You want instant bankrolled success? Why bother supporting one team, just follow the money, I hear Wolves are throwing a few quid about!

Seconded.

Good article as ever. You are right to talk about the satisfaction we get from producing top quality players though it can also be a little galling to see so many move on to "bigger and better" things (the Liverpool Arsenal game you mentioned being case in point). The question is how sustainable the strategy is when a significant number of other teams in the league seem determined to throw money around. I like the way we do things and think it is admirable, if it costs us some short term progress as a club that's fine but it would be great to see us kick on to a level whereby we can eventually reap the rewards of developing players.

Could we have just the one 'the club is sh*t cause they're not shouting about spunking money left,right and centre' thread until the window has at least closed?!

Not being in a relegation dog fight, Being competitive in our Euro group (making it out of the group stages would be a plus), A decent cup run (preferably FA), Seeing JWP, Targett and/or Reed kicking on a gear, Blood a few promising youngsters (personally would like to see Hesketh, Jones and maybe Olomola get some first team action).

Don't see either deal happening but, if we had to lose Jose, would be fairly happy to have Rojo and ecstatic to have Morgan back.