[Albion] There is ZERO chance of SIGNING anyone today.

[Hugo Rune]

Great addition for the development squad. May get into the squad later this season but not going to provide any additional goals or assists (that we so desperately need).

 

[Zebedee]

Wow. What an addition to the squad. Forgive me if I don't dance a jig.

 

[Rod Marsh]

What was the point in laying down all the infrastructure if we're not going to capitalise on it? We were very close to being relegated last season, and it was only due to a brief honeymoon period after Sami left and other teams being slightly more inept than us that we managed to stay up.

I don't believe we should be following the likes of Middlesbrough/Derby in their reckless spending at all, but we're only going to stagnate and regress if we don't cough up for some more quality players.

Surely the only way we can be sustainable in the long run is if we take that step up, and we are not going to be able to do that without spending some money. Ultimately, the longer we stay in the Championship, the more money Mr Bloom is going to have to pump into the club to keep us afloat.

I see the infrastructure as a long term investment, it's as simple as that. Capitalizing on that will take time. Sadly, most supporters won't want to wait for that to come to fruition. So no, I don't agree that the only way of being sustainable is by getting promoted. If in 4/5 years we have 6 players in the team that are products of the academy and a few we sell on for a lot of money. That's the way I see being successful and sustainable. Promotion to the premier league may well be the ultimate target but isn't the be all and end all.

 

[Withdean11]

Great signing for the Development squad, but im dissapointed. I was expecting a player that is going to significantly boost our attack.

 

[Bladders]

The conductor was right.

The first as promised

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

The conductor was right.

The first as promised

Walton OUT
'Zlatan' IN


3 OUT ( surprise = JFC ? )
2 IN

to come this week

 

[HantsSeagull]

The conductor was right.

The first as promised

Hmmm .....I thought the word 'quality' appeared in your prediction? Does this one qualify as quality? Not sure it does under my definition.

 

[Bladders]

Hmmm .....I thought the word 'quality' appeared in your prediction? Does this one qualify as quality? Not sure it does under my definition.

What were you expecting then, Marco Van Basten?

 

[GT49er]

What were you expecting then, Marco Van Basten?

I think even Burke would have noticed that he retired about twenty years ago.

 

[Withdean11]

What were you expecting then, Marco Van Basten?

Generally, when you say 'quality signing' you don't think of a 20 year old playing in the Finnish league.

This kid may turn out to be a great signing, but we certainly can't call him a quality first team signing just yet.

 

[Mo Gosfield]

Finnish players settle well in the Uk....same mentality/attitude as our players....could be a good fit.

 

[HantsSeagull]

What were you expecting then, Marco Van Basten?

Generally, when you say 'quality signing' you don't think of a 20 year old playing in the Finnish league.

This kid may turn out to be a great signing, but we certainly can't call him a quality first team signing just yet.

What he said

 

[Hugo Rune]

The conductor was right.

The first as promised

Please ask your 'conductor' if tomorrow, we can expect a singing for the 1st team. Many thanks old bean.

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

"Quick, dress up a development squad signing as our fifth summer buy to keep the moaners happy." **** off Barber you spin doctor ****

 

[Bladders]

Generally, when you say 'quality signing' you don't think of a 20 year old playing in the Finnish league.

This kid may turn out to be a great signing, but we certainly can't call him a quality first team signing just yet.

What he said

I'm not sure what you expect.

We're only ever going to get

a. up and coming promising talent

b. someone from abroad we've never heard of

c. an over priced name well past his best.

Anything in between isn't going to be coming to the Championship unless silly money is thrown at them


I'm sure the club feel they've made a quality capture. I'm sorry if you mis took my comment as a sign we would capture some super star.

 

[8ace]

THREE (3) singings tomorrow

 

[Papa Lazarou]

THREE (3) singings tomorrow

Your opinion, or do you have a source

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Naylor tweeted that another could be coming in. Was talking about dev squad / fringe first team, and said could be a "coup" "if it comes off".

Anyway, perhaps more singing tomorrow...

 

[Bozza]

Naylor tweeted that another could be coming in. Was talking about dev squad / fringe first team, and said could be a "coup" "if it comes off".

Anyway, perhaps more singing tomorrow...

It's come off.

 

[jabba]

It's come off.

Have you tried superglue?