ErwinK1961

Bit meh, but guess it gives both attacking and LWB cover. Probably negates the need for Fraser and can bin off Manning too.

We still have a loan spot.

It also gives people the chance to have a mini meltdown about it falling through every 5 mins.

The manager has said we’re not interested, we’ve recruited 2 (plus Flynn permanently) in the midfield and have TD breaking through, we have urgent need in the attacking position and have saved a loan spot clearly for that purpose. It’s not going to happen.

Good for you. Still doesn’t mean you speak on behalf of all football fans.

Not sure you’re in any position to tell people what being a football fan is all about.

Ipswich just bid for him.

He needs to play, but he wants a season playing regularly and then review his options next year. One of those was to fight for his place at Arsenal, but that’s not happening anymore. A good season with us (but in vain), will get him a much better move next season.

He doesn’t. Just wants a loan.

Really? Are you his agent? He was never lightning fast before the nasty injury. 18 goals in nearly 100 club appearances (over half of which in the Dutch league), not screaming ‘really composed finisher.

But what about Les, Fernandes and Downes? Because that will be the starting midfield once they have settled in. Bringing JWP in would be George Burley levels of position stockpiling.

The window started quite well, but it has the strong potential of ending really quite tragically.

Christ, have you got £100m handy?

It’s all making sense now..

PL level players 😂

Is this the same back four that a lot of people were complaining about last year when we were leaking goals, but looked infinitely better when we switched to a back five for the playoffs?

I guess though it Suga came off, KWP would move k we there and Taylor in. Anyway, it’s moot - let’s see what happens.

Not bothered about Wood, I want to see Edwards in the squad. Looks twice the player. Dont see why he couldn’t be in for Bree

Agreed, thought he looked good, not sure why he’s not in the squad.

I keep reading Les Ferdinand when I see that.

Probably suits the system better but whilst I never believed the Skysports Ramsdale rumours, this feels a bit underwhelming. Essentially committing to McCarthy playing some of the season when this guy gets injured.

Probably the one who can afford it right now, which isn’t us.

I don’t think there’s such a thing as passing a medical. Physios / Doctors run the rule over the player and make a recommendation on fitness to the club. It’s the club that then decides whether to proceed or not. Gary Lewin said this on a podcast - am sure it related to Marc Overmars.

It’s great to have you back, the forum has been so ill informed without you.