ErwinK1961

I don’t think SR are wedded to a philosophy. They gave Wilcox free rein and he bought possession style with him, hiring Martin. Makes buying players a pain in the arse though.

Didn’t he also right hook a fan who ran on the pitch?

Kieran Maguire on the radio earlier said that the clubs who were skirting the lines were the ones doing the dodgy academy player sales in the summer (Forest, Villa, Newcastle etc) but they all believe they’ve complied. He also said that clubs should actively look to break FFP rules to stay up, because the financial benefit far outweighs the penalty.

Blimey, no-one saw that coming.

The only conceivable way this happens is if we agree to include a relatively low release clause for the summer (£7-10m?). Stops him going for free and doesn’t take a huge offer for him to leave. But after he didn’t get his move last time after relegation, can’t see him agreeing to do that. Plus, he’ll get a handsome signing on fee whoever he goes to if he leaves on a free.

That’s the thing that rankles most. Puts in a shift now the windows open, where’s that been for 2 years.

No we weren’t FFS.

Swansea don’t have any centre backs playing and have their back up goalkeeper. It’s not an indicator.

Archer by far and away our best striker and doesn’t get a start anymore. 5 at the back against Swansea at home, seriously. Can we just fast forward to June please.

Sorry, we agreed a few of €20m with Benfica in the summer? Why the hell didn’t that go through?!

I personally think there’s a very good player in Charles, wasn’t overly suited to how RM played and didn’t get a proper run in the team in his preferred position. Fair point on the pivots, I guess will depend who the manager is in the summer!

So you expect to have three top quality players all vying for one position?

Wasn’t referring to you.

I for one can’t wait for our unstoppable march to the title next season, now we’re not hamstrung by that useless idiot manager.

Downes was one of the best CM’s in the league last year. Charles is developing well in his first full season playing regularly. Not sure what else you’re expecting? Someone of similar ability to Downes isn’t coming here to warm the bench in case he gets injured.

I know.. but a man can dream right?

Giving Mccarthy a new contract was one of the most brain dead decisions made in recent years, he’s crap (regardless of playing out from the back or not). When Ramsdale goes, hopefully the club have realised the benefits of having a competent GK and replace him. Loan Baz out for the season, give Lumley another year as 3rd choice. Previous target Michael Cooper joined Sheff Utd in summer and seems to be doing well, shame.

This, pleased for him after such a bad injury and hope he recovers well.

Palmers loan deal at Sheffield Wednesday really set up his career tbf.

You missed the part about stadium expansion.

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Thank you sir.

What happened to that other Irish player we signed, very highly rated? Striker I think? Don’t think I’ve heard much since he signed.

Probably because he’s about 11ft tall. All well and good winning duels, but what happens after he’s won it? ‘Duels won but ball ends up with opposition’ would be a good stat to know.

Dragan needs to get pally with some proper football people. Until the whole management structure is sorted, then nothing will change.