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You made this up? ? Beardsley was great for them. Speed much less so.

A midfielder who can play 6&8 is what I meant. I’m not a fan of midfielders that are predominantly defensive.

Yep. Although I have certain reservations about the priority of the signing over a midfield all rounder. It would be hypocritical of me not to acknowledge he’s a great fit for the way we are playing Now. Much better than I feel Maddison would. Guessing from this signing this our style of play for much longer than just the foreseeable future.

I was talking specifically when the players names where called out but also disagree with you in general. For the record I sat in the Gallowgate so that may play it’s part at times.

That will happen regardless of whatever contract he has if he’s playing well. 3-4years left on his deal stops any transfer. I don’t recall any buy out clause ever mentioned but if so he’s not going to leave this window when cup semi is the night the window closes so although the best argument someone’s come up up with there is still no need to do it right now IMO. If he’s not in a positive place come end of season after all the videos and the club recruiting further this window something has gone drastically wrong. Anyway it looks like it’s contract related if his agent is in on it. Wonder if the AG contract incoming has had a part to play or not if so. @joeyt just for you… ?

Hopefully. If not for every game at least the majority. Though we could’ve done that effectively with ASM now that he’s fully fit.

The signing video just needs to cut and splice this a bit ?

Because if it goes to tribunal it’s thought the fee will be peanuts. All goes in the kitty would be the argument and reasoning.

Have to say that’s pathetic these days and still my barometer of how much the atmosphere in general isn’t as good as it was in the KK and SBR days. Hardly any reaction when the names are called out. Mind you the PA guy could maybe give them a bigger build up ?

And almost 29?

They dropped their asking price from £80m to £53m+£10m add ons. Isak dropped his wage demands by half from £260kpw to £125kpw. That was what made us move. Botman was £50m in winter and £32m in summer. That’s why we waited. Same will apply to future transfers until we improve our finances relating to FFP. So any players linked that you’d fairly guess would already be on more than £125kpw or unwilling to accept that or thereabouts you can safely disregard for another 18 month at least. If we get top 4 this year that will fast forward scope a little bit.

You really need to think how agents think not just footballers ? Theres not a single reason to give him a new contract now rather than access everyone’s end of season. That’s the sensible approach.

So now you’ve created a scenario that you are rooting out players who currently are harmonious and in a cup semi and 3rd in the league ? He’ll have at least 3 years on his contract in the summer so it would make no difference either way if Real Madrid come in with a £100m bid ? He’d have to force the move and we would be compensated with 20% going to Lyon regardless as well under contract. Reward players at the end of a season and less distractions to performances it’s really that simple ?It’s only 5 month away.

On the verge of our biggest games in decades. Give a player who’s only been here a year a pay rise and cause a ripple effect amongst the squad. He’s got 4 years left approx on his contract. Sensible to do all contract renewals in the summer. Let him earn it getting us to a final and maybe even winning it along with top 4. Absolutely no need to renew his contract now ?

5 months too early. Would be a big mistake.

That’s nothing compared to HBA ? How many pages was that until he signed? ✍️

Can anyone explain why he’s not played since the return to domestic football after the WC break?

That’s what I thought hence I was surprised Darlow didn’t play in the FA Cup.

Not sure if this was posted. Nice little extra bit from Part 1&2…

Find it a little strange that so many people think Maddison is coming this window. Thought it was fairly common knowledge he was going to wait until the summer and pick the best option for himself when he knows for certain which team can offer him. ECL being his priority.

Not the same player at all apparently after ACL injuries to both knees I heard.

If so we will probably push on with the West Ham lad.

Agree 100%. Looking forward to seeing him have more time on the pitch with the likes of Isak now that he’s finally recovered from injury.

Big Dunc taking the Forest Green Rovers job today apparently so rules the dream team out ?