Mikey88

I think it’s more symbolic to be honest. To show that the U23’s are now seen as an extension of the 1st team rather than an extension of the Academy and that the work they do will be much more closely linked to Hassenhuttl.

It’s a similar situation to when we signed Bertrand on loan to replace Shaw. I’d say the majority of fans were underwhelmed after he had just been part of an Aston Villa side who were abysmal but what a great signing he has been. At least KWP has already shown what he can do in the post-lockdown fixtures. I’ll be very pleased if/when we get this over the line.

If he’s been back in Spain this weekend then I imagine we can’t wheel him out for photos etc. Maybe they want to do all those before the announcement.

Release clause in his contract apparently. Must be a reason why more clubs weren’t all over that.

There has been a warning message about site maintenance. Probably just that

Played LB if I remember correctly

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/07/26/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-james-ward-prowse-agrees-new/ Good news

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_solent Good interview during which he discusses leaving the club. Worth a listen.

Would he improve the squad? Yes. Does he have a high work rate that fits our style? Yes. Would he add needed creativity? Yes. There would be a few moaning voices at first but if he put in a few good performances they would soon die down.

Bertrand puts some shift in.

http://cyclingentertainment.stream/events/2020/crystal-palace-vs-southampton/

Jesus Christ

https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?52726-Sheffield-United-V-Saints-Match-Thread&highlight=Sheffield+United#.XhH_HiSnyEc Quite amusing reading that back. My highlight being ‘Is Mayuka actually any worse than Mane’, ‘The more Koeman plays Mane, the more I think Koeman is a clueless tit’ and ‘Watching Mane gives me hope that I can still make it as a pro’.

I remember listening to Talksport or 5live on the drive home from the League Cup game at Sheffield United. He got dogs abuse. The comments on here weren’t much better. Many wrote him off after that game.

Record league finishes? Consecutive European qualifications? Some of the best football the club has ever played with some of its most talented ever players?