Toon No9

I think we should look foor players in the spanish league as thoose players are alot cheaper than the brittish. With Rafas knowledge and conections in spain I hope we could find some bargains and up and coming players there. Than we should go after brittish players next summer when we have more TV-money avalible.

Why not? Don't think any of the top 6 clubs want him. Not sure Koeman gonna build his team around him. Here he could be a star and I think he is just the type of player Rafa likes. At least worth a try. Make him an offer he can't refuse. Think big and make a statement!?

I really think we should make a move for Ross Barkley and play him as no.10. Didn't have the best season but still only 23 and 1 year left on contract. Think Rafa could get the best out of him and he could be a big star for many years to come. Think we can get him for around £25M.

We've needed one for about 15 years Last time we had a really great DM was David Batty imo.

Riktigt snygg! (Really nice) Kom igen Gnaget!

In a way I think its good to have the most difficult games in the begining. To have them over with so to say. As long as we dont get hammered and loose all confident of course.

What I mean is that if we should loan a player (I realise it's a good option moneywise to loan) I think we must have the option to buy. Say that Abraham becomes a big success and than we dont have a chance of signing him next season. Then we are back to squere one needing to find a new striker next season. That's fine if you can find the right player on loan with an option to buy. But it seems that player isn't available in Rafa's view and the most important thing is the get the player he thinks is right not the one with an option to buy. I don't really like the idea of loans without an option to buy either. But sometimes its necessary and I wouldn't say it puts us back to square one. Because assuming Rafa gets most of his permanent signings right we'll need far less incomings next season, which means we can focus more time and money on a permanent striker. Just because you don't agree an option to buy doesn't mean that a player won't be available following a loan, especially from a club like Chelsea. If anything a good season with us, even without an option to buy, could put us in pole position for a permanent transfer. See Lukaku, Romelu. There must be so many strikers out there who would like to join us with Rafa in charge. But I'd like Abraham on loan to be a backup/second striker with another good striker coming here on a permanent deal. And thats what I think is Rafas plan aswell. In Rafa we trust!

Fixture list will be out on wednesday (june 14). I think sky will announce their first games at the same day and a few more in maybe 1 or 2 weeks.

What I mean is that if we should loan a player (I realise it's a good option moneywise to loan) I think we must have the option to buy. Say that Abraham becomes a big success and than we dont have a chance of signing him next season. Then we are back to squere one needing to find a new striker next season.

Like the Arsenal 3rd kit. But think the pink bits should be red instead. Red would look better and it is their colour. Think away and 3rd kits should have a touch of the original clubcolours.

Dont understand why we should loan this guy if we dont get an option to buy him at the end of the loan. Abraham is a big talent but untested at this level and doesn't seem to want to be here long term. Would like us to sign a good striker to build the team around. One who is interested to stay for the long term. Someone like Batshuayi or Bony if they are up to it.

Ok early, but how is the the three debutants doing?

Who should have got a red. Cant see the game.

Yedlins pace would bo good.

I say we need one or two creative midfielders that can hold the ball and give us some time and posession. We also need a left sided defender and maybe a striker.

Can someone tell me anything good colback brings to the team that no other player can? Total waste!??

How long time left to play?

442: Selz Sterry, Mbemba, Lascelles, Anita Janmaat, Hayden, Colback, Aarons Perez, Gayle

He hasnt even signed yet, has he? ?

Would love it if we could get Errea when the Puma deal ends. Allways nice and simple shirts.

Frank de Boer maybe? Think he would be good for Southampton.

The third kit reminds me a bit of an old Real Madrid kit from when Raul played there.

If it's a big white patch on the back of the homeshirt (which I think it will be) I dont see any point with the third one at all. When will we use it? Should have gone for a yellow/green third kit instead imo.

We need to keep Mitro as well. If he had come through the youth and not cost 12 Millionwe would all be raving about a young rough talent. I think people forget he is only young and came from the Belgian league and is playing in a horrendous team. Mitro has his attributes but I think he is to slow/imobile for a skriker. Maybe he could work alongside a pacy striker like Armstrong. Would rather se someone like Rohdes or Austin or something like that. As long as they have got the hunger and desire to be here.

I dont post a lot on here but follow you guys allmost every day. Be kind to me This is my view. The ones I would like to stay is: Rafael Benitez (do whatever it takes) Woodman (for the future/back up) Elliott Lascelles Mbemba Dummett (only for back up) Mbabu Aarons Townsend Perez Armstrong Maybe: Darlow (seen to little of him) The rest I dont see any point of keeping. Overpaid, no guts or not good enough. Think we can get good(ish) money from the sales of some of the other players. Would like to see that money spent on new players with good will and hunger to play for us rather then big name players. We must build a new squad and think we have a great opportunity to do so now. And ofcourse get rid of Charnley and Carr (and Ashley in a perfect world). A NEW START IS WHAT WE NEED MOST OF ALL!!!