Rich

Reckon we're at the "wait a few days and then submit a final take it or leave it offer" stage now?

We're due a proper ITK, like.

Ta-da.

You do this every single transfer window, are you not a fully grown man at this point? They're working with much more data and intel than we are, there'll be a very clear bidding strategy in play.

Where do you think?

Genuine question, do you reckon Ashworth and Co. would do anything with "no point" behind it?

https://careers.avfc.co.uk/job/senior-marketing-executive-events-and-activations This was the Villa one, actually worse than I remembered. £26-35k. Bournemouth was £16-18k, but there's a decent amount of depth to what they're asking: https://www.afcb.co.uk/media/203565/afcb-community-sports-trust-community-coach-inclusion.pdf. It's not just "turn up and do what the senior coach tells you".

Bournemouth just posted a coaching vacancy paying £16,000 for 37 hours per week, to give people some perspective.

Villa were advertising a very similar role last week for £32,000-36,000 per annum. I see these roles every day and the salary was surprisingly high for the job type and region.

Also after a Stadium Tours Team Leader as well, in case we've got any hospitality pros amongst us.

Cracking marketing role being advertised by the club, closing date in a few weeks: Marketing Manager - Club This is an exciting time at Newcastle United and we are looking for talented individuals to help us on our journey. To help us deliver on our ambitious plans we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Marketing Manager (Club) to join our friendly Marketing team. Leading a team consisting of a Marketing Manager (Meetings and Events) and two Designers, you will be an experienced and inspirational Marketing professional with significant experience in a senior marketing role. You will possess excellent copywriting and communication skills gained either in an agency or corporate environment. As a brand guardian for the club, you will have strong communication and negotiation skills and be comfortable leading a team through an exciting period of transformation. You will be comfortable collaborating at a senior level and will work alongside the Head of Marketing and department heads to determine and deliver marketing strategy to support meeting KPI’s. A strong track record in maximising social media to drive engagement and significant experience of using CRM systems are essential, as is a relevant degree or comparable marketing qualification / experience. With a salary of £38,000 - £42,000, an employee bonus scheme, free city centre parking, hybrid working (non-contractual) and a wide range of benefits this is an excellent opportunity to join We anticipate (subject to panel availability) that first stage interviews will take place on Tuesday 23 August, Wednesday 24 August and Thursday 25 August between 10.00am 13.00pm. If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited back for a final assessment which is anticipated to take place on Tuesday 30 August, Wed 31 August, Thursday 1 August between 10.00am 13.00pm. https://www.nufc.co.uk/club/jobs/

@Fantail Breeze

Aye, surely the Perez fee is all sorted now? He joined them mid-July 2019. You'd imagine if there were instalments then it was three further instalments in July 2020, 2021, and 2022, pretty much exactly how we've structured the Pope deal.

"Commercial Content Lead @snackmedia" aka an absolute fucking nobody.

Full heel turn completed. Get in the fucking sea Greg.

The new Weghorst.

Contracted until 2027, too, which is a massive factor.

So fair to say the bid is £50M based on all the reports, Hope is the only one saying not as much as £45M. That would take us to £107M for the window, subbing Targett's loan fee from his total.

Do Penn next.

Speaking of massive whoppers and least favourite things

Nottingham is probably my least favourite city in England and I've never met a Forest fan that wasn't a massive whopper.

Done. You love a good survey.

It'll be 5 soon like

Aye, seems so! A solid 6,000+ pages of transfer rumour goodness.