SaintLondon

....With Archer waiting in the wings

Good point

I mean, if Alfie says Abbot is only one coming in then at 5.53pm, I think that's what it is. I was hopeful earlier that there was something in the offing but now Abbot on loan with no buy option... Not sure about it.

I think we're making a mistake if we don't bring in one more option. Archer had some decent moments at the tail end of last season so I would have liked him around if it was a case of him or nobody else...

I think this would be a good option but I just can't see Bournemouth doing it unless he was guaranteed minutes and he wouldn't start..

I think we’re working hard to secure another forward on loan before the deadline, while briefing Alfie House and others that our business is done beyond Abbott. If someone arrives, it’s a surprise signing; if nobody does, the line is: “We told you we were done.” I just can’t imagine us sanctioning Archer’s departure - and potentially Edozie’s too - without replacing at least one of them.

Did you read what I said? I said we'd be getting one WITHOUT THB going and two if he does.

The oracle. (My mate, not me)

I actually think that bringing JWP back wouldn't be the worst idea in the world. I'm not romanticising it, he's not Romeu mk2, he genuinely could put a shift in the middle of the park still. Would be nice to have the variation of his and Manning's deliveries on set pieces. Also, on last nights showing West Ham won't be worried about selling to a competitor...

I have been told my someone that I trust within the club that we categorically won't be relying on Stephens and Wood going into the season ahead so I think that means one CB as a minimum and two if / when THB departs. (They don't mean Quashie for you jokers)

Completely agree - circa £10m is a chunk of change.

As much as it pains me to lose THB, it’s obviously happening. But he’s clearly the best CB we have by a mile, so there’s no chance Spors and co let him leave without bringing in someone with some stature. Who that is, I’ve no idea, but then I’m not paid to know. The Anel thing was annoying, but he was £4m and, if we’re getting £25m for THB, I’d imagine they’ll spend a decent chunk of the remaining funds on his replacement. For my money, who they bring in will dictate our season. Let’s just hope it’s more VVD than Hoedt.

Very cryptic, care to elaborate?

I am a member, I have previous history and I've bought a ticket for a game this season - yet it says I'm not eligable? Why?

Yes it's Alex Crook but as much as it pains me to say it, I don't think he's as shit as he once was.