Harry_SFC

Spoke to my Bournemouth supporting pal last night and he reckons he'll be one of the best wingers in the league. He said he turned into a bit of a billy big bollocks for them and downed tools, but when his head is right he can be really good.

Doesn't really bother me to be honest

Yeah, pretty sure that's all the manager wants from him at that stage in the game. Just keep the ball and he's done it well so far.

You do need a good one though. When we first bought one we got a relatively cheap one, just upgraded to a Ninja and it's in a totally different league.

I was basing it on ABK being sold tbh. Obviously if he stays then 1 would be ok.

Think that would be risky. 3 genuine CB's and suspensions/injuries more likely this season.

Russell Martin fearing the worst. That means it's likely either ACL, torn hamstring or ruptured achilles.

If we sell Lyanco and Stephens misses a large part of the season then we will need two CB's in addition to Holgate (assuming ABK is sold)

We haven't had a full back that can provide assists for god knows how long. His creativity going forward is not something to bash him on. Going the other way however..

I got shot down when I suggested that after the Plymouth game. His body language has been off so far this season.

I've seen enough of Armstrong now to say that he is not a No.9. Far better from the left or slightly deeper in midfield.

Another pretty decent display. Made one very good save on the first half and held the ball well from crosses. This is probably his level.

He is playing up top.

Tbh his passing has been better than Stephens so far this season.

The problem for me is we've got a huge September. Sunderland, Ipswich, Leicester, Leeds. You'd want a proper CF in for those games.

You can't see Bednarek being happy with potentially being third/fourth choice. If we sign Wood as well as Holgate then I'd be surprised if he isn't sold.

No way is Holgate the KWP replacement. Listen to his interview, he has come here to play centre back.

There's still a week left for someone to meet our valuation. Very plausible that a lower half Prem team (Palace, Bournemouth, Fulham) will sign him, possibly even on the last day.

Signed a new 3 year deal according to the Athletic

Agree with this. The Adams replacement is they key one and has to be the one where we show some ambition. It'll possibly make or break the season promotion wise.

If Sports Republic don't put any of this cash back into the squad between now and next Friday, are we allowed to question their intentions?

Can't wait to see a front 3 of Armstrong, Fraser and Amo-Ameyaw. The shortest forward line in history?

At this point I'd be offering Paul out on a free and loaning Mara.

Anyone know if he's signed in time for tomorrow?

With Che and Tella playing I'd have said a nailed on home win. Without them I'm much more pessimistic. Alcaraz is probably our best hope.