ponsaelius

The club are clearly completely opposed to the idea of short term signings to plug gaps in the squad. If we can't get a first teamer/youngster that's a long term target they simply won't make a signing. It's obviously a policy that comes from fiscal management in line with FFP, long term squad building but also not wanting players in the squad who may not be fully committed. I think the merits of this can be justified for sure - but it is definitely a risk leaving us short in midfield considering our set up. The solutions if we have an injury crisis there will likely involve a change of system towards a two man midfield. Irrespective of this I am really enjoying the methodical way in which we are going about squad building. Ruthlessly taking offers for deadwood when they are presented, and chasing targets over multiple windows until we get them for a price we're happy with. It won't be too much longer until we can keep doing this without having to risk leaving ourselves short. It was also really interesting watching the interviews with Gordon and Ashby. I was surprised how well they both came across - surprisingly well spoken for footballers. They also both seemed motivated to come here because they see a clear career path for their development. Becoming seen as that kind of club is a massive change from what we've been for the last 15 years.

They need midfield cover of some sort in case Partey goes down.

Be stunned if we made any more signings now (Ashby aside). While I know Shelvey has hardly played this season, and I think it's probably right to let him go, we're still very light in midfield and it seems a bit of a risk to continue the rest of the season with such little depth there.

Poor local knowledge in your case then! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pons_Aelius

No ffs. I’m mean it could just be somebody else with my name like.

Ffs somebody has signed up on the Forest forum with my name. Is that one of you lot?

Sad end to a once great ITK this. Like watching a haggered old ex pro scratching out a living doing after dinner speeches and talk ins.

It'll be down to length or contract too I reckon. At the very least he must have guaranteed himself an extra year through this.

Fwiw I wouldn't just expect cover to replace him. I'd be hoping we make a long term midfield signing - even if it's a loan-to-buy situation.

Although he only has 6 months left it is basically 18 as we effectively have an option to extend it if we played him twice more. Considering that I would expect some kind of fee. It would be a good move for him too if he gets a 2.5+ year deal out of it considering he's only guaranteed another 18 months here.

St James Metro only exists because the Metro was originally supposed to extend to the west end. I never get off/on there usually because Monument provides two routes home so is more regular service. It does now however get used more than it used to with the Helix developments. I've been surprised that there are actually quite a few stay on to the end of the line rather than get out at monument when commuting in.

If we can get a replacement in then let him go. Otherwise shouldn't even be entertained.

I was just thinking that too. Four times since 2013 they've played each other in the FA Cup. Three times since 2017.

Looks a good player Caicedo but neither Bissouma or Cucarella have set the world alight have they (nor Potter yet). Maybe Brighton just make people look better than what they are.

They play with no width. I don't know why but it seems to be by design as all the RB acolytes play the same way. The intensity never provides the benefits it should because they don't use space effectively.

Nobody is paying a tangible fee for Fraser at his stage of his career, with his wages and with his injury record over the last couple of years. Don't forget he was a free transfer when we got him. His wages will therefore be above his ability level. Getting a club to effectively pay enough to buy him out of the rest of his contract would probably represent a success.

Aye of course, sorry. Both of them were out on loan at Cov together though.

As posted in other thread he's England team mates with 3 of them, played with Murphy at Cov and U21, and also was called up to U21 when Targett was still involved in 2016.

I mean he would have played with Murphy at Cov and U21 level. The other three with England. He was called up to England u21 in 2016 so could also know Targett from there.

Can't see this happening personally. I'd imagine Dyche would want to keep him.

Im not surprised the lad is desperate to leave after what happened with some of those knackers the other week mind.

It's about balance though. We're controlling games and very solid defensively with the current system, but not scoring a lot because we don't have enough finishing quality in forward areas or the chances being created aren't of a high enough quality. A high XG doesn't mean much when chances are falling to Joelinton or they are the result of accumulation of lots of minor chances. I think the system needs tweaking even if it is to the detriment of our solidity. If 0-0s start stacking up that is likely to see us start to slip down the table.

He usually does link up play pretty well IMO. He's just massively out of form and fitness tbh. Hope it's not permanent.

Feel like it might as well be 5 days left since the last day is the day of the second leg.

Fair enough. Point still stands in general though.