I have some respect for Bournemouth. They have a good manager and it's not just been a bankrolled promotion. They have made some good cost-effective signings. These latest signings sound expensive but are both good players with a lot of potential. I really rate Ibe - but perhaps not at that price!
No way we are going to sell more than one of these. However as suggested without emergency loans we will need more cover for injuries, particularly to these key players. We started last season with a great run without injuries. This time we already have possible problems in central defense.
We...
Very underwelmed by the names being discussed.
Last year key business was done early and we started with a good team. With injuries this doesn't look true at this stage this year. A couple of key signings would make all the difference -together with retaining Dunk, Stephens. and Kayal.
We need...
I guess we are expecting at least one more to come in. Given no emergency loans this year, will this be enough? How many of our current. strikers are first team ready?
Looks a potentially useful signing. However it looks a risk if we don't sign some further cover. Bruno isn't young and we can't expect him to stay fit for another whole season. Last season we were unluck and defensive injuries played a part in our December loss of form. I think we may see...
I have very mixed feelings.
At his best he is the sort of player we need.
I can't forget that he went on a free to Palace, though I'm willing to accept that Poyet was involved and may have been responsible
I was never sure how well he played for the team and whether he could be an...
Just wating for the list to come out at 9am
We will be away first game because of Pride. Wouldn't it be great to get an early chance for revenge against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough?
It will get interesting if Croatia are banned today. I assume that then only two could progress from group D? Then IF we win tonight, a tie vs Albania becomes very possible. If Albania don't qualify as one of four 3rd place qualifiers from 5 groups, we would then play 3rd from group C.
One of the most heartening things this year was to watch the team spirit of our Brightin side. As well as Leicester in the premiership. That comes from avoiding Prima donna's and having unselfish people inside and around the team.
I wasn't surprised and couldn't disagree with the contract...
I have absolutely no doubt that it was a great decision. His signing gave a lift to the whole club and he scored important goals. It has also been clear that he has been a great team member and influence and I'm sure he motivated the squad.
I'm gutted to see Bobby, Calde and Greer go. It must...