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KP's form would suggest he will have to come back to county cricket to regain the same before the English Test Match season. We might have him back for the opening of the season.

Ward was a high earner. He was not featuring in Coventry's team, he was out form and was a risk. Our new owner has always said we must try to live within the division means but strengthen when required/necessary. We did that with Fonte. We cannot afford a high earner risk when we can go with an up and coming low earning risk who is getting regular football. I go with the club on this one. Let's make sure we have a balanced wage bill and a club that continues to run with some financial prudence. Let us then use that financial health to push on when we need to in the CCC. This year is still a consolidation and that has to mean getting rid of the high earners not featuring regularly and not inflate the wage bill more. I think this decision sends out the right message

It was not donated.

Not sure the Ward deal "fell through" I suspect Pardew realised it might be a risk (why 18 months deal?) and when he got back from Spain he pulled the plug and followed the Seabourne deal instead. Just a hunch, no knowledge on this one

Gift it to Doncaster as a gesture for them giving us Brian Stock?

Well said Frank. I hope you are right as well

Doubt he is with Saints in Spain or it would have been announced bearing in mind he is still under contract with CP. Anyway Stock looks the better shout at the moment coming from reliable sources on here

Good points.

James is not a right back. He lacks pace, awareness, positional play and experience. As a midfielder he is ok but will be found out at the next level. Pardew seems to like him presumably because he can cross the ball (from the wrong places imo) May be a good utility player to cover for injuries but no more than that at present. Murty is our best RB. Might lack a bit of pace now but has everything else to compensate. Thomas would be my second choice although he is better in the centre

We might be able to sign players from the CCC with Premier capabilities but unlikely to make enquiries for any players already signed for Premier sides. That will come when we are in the CCC. Would think the player is Elliott Ward who did not even make the bench for Coventry yesterday and Coventry have already confirmed on Friday we have made an approach but no firm bid at that stage.

Lallana wants to play for Saints. He is happy here and learning a lot from Lambert and Connolly The club are showing intent as promised Pardew confirmed no offer for any of our players so far Lallana is not aware of any approach Lallana's agent has received no approaches - there is little money out there for a type of player like Lallana still proving his ability Never say never but 99% certain he will still be here when the transfer window closes.

It is not Surman.

Pericard in talks with Swindon yesterday Echo says in it's paper edition

Liebherr has absolute trust in Cortese

Nor me

Quote from source (don't ask) Apparently, Cortese is a tyrant who makes the dreaded Andy Oldknow look like Mother Teresa, and that's shown by the number of departures from the club, including Oldknow himself, who was sacked by Cortese. Appears a man who is not going to be derailed from his course.

Colin Farmery

Ouch!

Sorry, wrong thread - removed

Whoops wrong thread

144 overs at 3.24 runs per over but only 10 wickets in hand.

I have been told Pitman would love to sign for us but there is doubt over his work rate. He disappears for long periods of the game and a risk taking on at a higher level. Also the asking price of £800,000 is much to high in my opinion

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Can we stop the puns please and get back to the serious business of taking the Pee out of them down the road.

No they have to give 14 days notice of termination.