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I don't think we will spend 100m but then again, I dont think Caulkin is the know-all God some seem to think he is. He undoubtedly has connections though, so I'd be surprised if Abraham wasn't done soon.

Mitro gone and someone like Gray would be my guess.

Only the 60 odd left to choose from then.

Nowhere does it say that.

There's always the possibility that we might sign him on a permanent in 12 months time... and they sign him back in 3 years time, when he's a 30 goal striker. He won't be our only striker signing IMO, and to that end, we will have kept our powder relatively dry with two players coming in.

You know silly season is hotting up when the agents deny it faster than Lee Ryder can.

Its been a good day, signed Reina and Semedo and lost them both in a couple of hours.

Ah, so we are still cheeky cunts then? So long as Rafa gets enough of his targets...

So we are well stocked with shite then? Which means we aren't particularly well stocked.

Is Tancredo Palmeri a decent journalist/ reliable? He says that we have agreed for Reina.

Well you just know that Parish is licking Tuchels arse right now, well he would if he could get Gold and Sullivan out of the way. Once the Palace job is filled, the others will follow.

Giggs? As if I needed anymore reason to detest them.

Mangala for 12m would be very good. Looks like Rafa wants 2 centre backs judging by the amount we've been linked with.

Wonder where Mahrez will end up? Liverpool? Arsenal?

If there is going to be a post season thing, it should be premiership vs la liga. Take 20th vs 20th, all the way to 1st vs 1st, so every side only has one game. Do it over a weekend, all throughout the day, so most of them are on tv. Draw out of a hat for home vs away. Last game would be the best two sides. League with the most points would win a little trophy. Would be ace!

Can't say I've ever noticed Dummett being too sloppy in possession, he just can't do anything remotely interesting with it. He's a good defender though. I suspect there is alot of people who made their mind up about Dummett years ago and are sticking to their opinion regardless of what he actually does on the pitch. Thankfully, Rafa knows what he's doing. I think he will be our first choice left back again next year.

Better value than Reading, who would have bored the division to death.

Can't blame them, they were too open early doors.

Started at a decent pace but there is so little talent on show. Reading are organised and have had decent possession, where as Huddersfield have had the better chances.

Didn't he go to Lyon? Think Doumbia has done well this season. Oh aye. Like two year ago.

It comes as a fucking shame when, as a football fan, you can't predict good things for your club without people calling you unrealistic or a fantasist. You know what, I'm going to say it, I think we could surprise a few people this year and finish in the top 8. Yeah, that's right, I also think we might sign a few decent players too. You know why? Because Rafa is class and therefore it's possible. That's what the blokes done to me, he's turned me into a fantasist and bloody happy I am about it too. So ok we might not finish in the top 10 but I know won't be the embarrassing mess that we had been and that's a marked improvement in my eyes. Viva le Rafalution... or something like that.

Anyone follow Roma? How does Mbiwa fare these Days? And Doumbia for that matter?

He's one more failure away from the championship or a job abroad. Imagine how long it will take to see through the lies with a language barrier. Poor sods whoever gets him next.

Won't be happy if West Ham get him like.

VI, could you give us an insight into Gabriel Pires in the transfer rumours thread. Unless you already have. Interested to hear yours thoughts, ta.