We cannot be seen to keep a player from such a move against their will. The publicity would put off many talented youngsters from using us as a stepping stone which would go against the long term plans. We should set a reasonable fee of £50m and stick to it, wishing him well for his future
Him shooting from distance adds an element of attacking variety to our side and if he hits the target would score a screamer, but the option means defensively the opposition have to try and stop those chances. Happy for him to continue
Bloom made it clear that his aim for the club was to see it self sufficient and competing in the Premier league, big wages and top players isn't the plan. We will continue to develop young talent and be known as a club that will give players the opportunity if they are good enough and work hard...
This is like comparing Duffy with Webster or Knockaert with Trossard or Stephens with Bissouma when they arrived. The former having plenty of experience and the others having lots of promise. I don't know many fans who would want Howe over Potter
We have to sell all the time we cannot compete for titles otherwise we become a club that talented youngsters will avoid joining. The trick is to sell to a top side for a high price and hope that the player becomes a regular so we can claim the credit for developing their career and encourage...
A fantastic player who has developed really well under Potter. If Liverpool lose Wjunaldum then Bissouma may be the perfect replacement, equally Man City with Fernandinho is similar.
There is no point in him going to Man United, Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea or Leicester as they all have too many...
A higher placed finish in one season can cover over a lot of the cracks of the whole club. In our time in the Premier League we have seen impressive finishes from Huddersfield, Burnley & Sheffield United only for the following season to see luck level out. Also there have been suprise...
When you compare to other clubs it is amazing the work being done behind the scenes. Several clubs are in a downward spiral and others are in firefighting mode likely to get burnt sooner or later
I don't think it is in exactly the same place it just isn't complete yet. Players like Burn, Dunk, March, Bissouma, Propper are almost unrecognisable from their games under CH. Equally Potter has given game time to Sanchez, Lamptey, White, Alzate, Connolly from the academy which shows a complete...
There is a long term project that is achievable given the time to make the required changes. Not many clubs would allow a manager the time required to implement such a radical transformation.
Potter is not the messiah and doesn't play the players I would've expected him to for each match. He...
Bloom & Barber are no fools. In 2019 when a decision was made about style of play they would've planned a long term project with the aim of "becoming a top 10 side". Dan Ashworth was brought in and integral to the transformation as he brought the technical expertise to the conversation. There...
Veltman was fab at RWB but the injury to March & Webster has forced Potter to change his set up and our defensive 5 has shifted to a back 4 and then to an impressive 3-5-2 formation at Old Trafford. I wouldn't be rushing anyone back at the moment with the team looking very fluid and balanaced
The structure at the club is set up for a Coach, the recruitment team are constantly identifying and analysing potential signings allowing the gaffer to concerntrate on player development including mental and physical attributes. One thing is certain we will want someone who is happy to play...