Dr Venkman

You didn’t know black metal was invented in Wallsend?

He is.

Why are we keeping him in a massive coop?

You're really a great addition to this thread.

Howe is conservative with his squad management, integrating players into the team, etc. 8 over 2 windows is enough.

I’ve said this before but 1 more signing takes us to 8 over 2 windows, that’s enough.

Going well is it?

This will be a really good test. If we’re going to have the sort of season we hope for (at least bothering the top 6) we have to go and get a draw and a good performance at the absolute least.

Heard a completely random rumour about a swap deal for Fede/De Tomas, throwing it in here because why not.

Pipedream

We're pretty well stocked in defence, not sure if Ibanez could even Vai for a position to be honest.

Alan Virginius.

I really like him, BTW.

Our defenders are more comfortable on the ball than our attackers

I get the feeling Howe isn't that keen on ASM, that's all.

There are two qualifications in that sentence which tell you I don't think it's likely to happen. I wouldn't be surprised if it did, though, that seems to be the difference. Also, if he's replaced I can see him being loaned out, yeah, why not?

Lads, lads, I’m not advocating for it. It’s just a hunch.

If he’s replaced with someone who Howe prefers it makes perfect sense.

No idea. He might go on loan maybe, think Howe doesn’t fancy him. Also not convinced it will take that much money for us to sell him.

I think this will happen.

Sounds like a forfeit scenario to me.

I think I he’ll leave before the end of the window.

Would that be 8 players over 2 windows? That’s pretty good going IMO.

I think the opposite TBH. Howe is cautious with the media, the last sentence sounds confident .