ExiledGeordie

So is this the 3rd striker option we’ve been hoping for?

Yeah we’re hardly going to hand him over.

I think there’s a fair chance it happens too. If Pool come calling and offer enough cash he’ll go but it’ll be on our terms.

I’m confident we’ll make some good key additions but there is pressure to get this window right.

And yet if it does happen hours and hours of diacussion by the nufc transfer committee, analysing stats, injury record, character, skill set means they probably know a little more than those on a message board.

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Or maybe we are trying to get exactly who we want in key positions of which we have no idea who exactly Howe et al want and negotiating takes time.

It’s 28th July, relax man 😂 You’re also making making wild assumptions about how things aren’t going well behind the scenes based on an absolutely nothing.

Yeah I don’t pay that much attention to prospective reports really though they can be interesting. There are so many factors that equate to a successful transfer and you’re never going to get them all right but the scouting team has done pretty well so far so I’m happy with whatever they go with currently.

Yes I thought recovery pace would’ve been one of the main things we’d be looking at. I don’t know much about Thiaw to be fair though.

Lascelles won’t even be back until midway through the season irrespective of potential return to form and ability.

The Saudi links do seem pretty strong, has a sense of inevitability about it

I wonder if he starts opening day? Would seem likely if Kelly isn’t quite up to speed yet.

Do people think we’ll bring in another back up if Trippier goes and Tino becomes number 1? My only worry with Howe is a hesitancy to release and move on favourite players when they’re on the wane.

Disc herniations (if that is the diagnosis) can be mild, indeed you can have disc herniation and be asymptomatic too, they only cause an issue if there’s nerve compression. I take your point though it’s just another issue but his main issue has always been his hamstrings recently.

It seems glaringly obvious to all so you’d imagine they’re on it.

Yeah you’d hope so. Isak, Wilson a 3rd striker and a new RW and let’s go 💪

I really don’t think they have a choice, they need someone to take the load from Isak and play more minutes even if it’s a Chris Wood type option or young development option as you say. A bonafide second striker option would be ideal but that will probably come down to outgoings. Deeper striker options could mean the difference between Europe or not and could in effect cost Howe his job. If he does stay it’s almost got to the job point with Wilson that anything is a bonus. We know he scores goals, he’s just never available.

Other than Villa hasn’t the market also just generally been quite slow for most teams?

If Miggy is starting first game of the season I’ll be pretty miffed mind (I know some deals happen late in the window)

Yes, I’ve got a few friends who support other clubs who keep need reminding of this too 🙄

Yeah the Wilson injury is definitely a spanner in the works. Teams potentially looking at signing him probs swayed away from the signing now 🤷‍♂️ Agree with others tho we definitely need another option. Isak does pick up injuries, Wilson cannot be relied on. We can’t have a situation where Gordon is being used as makeshift striker again.

I think even if we could sign a 3rd option (assuming Wilson stays) to manage Isak’s minutes, that would be ideal

Assuming nobody leaves (unlikely) then bringing in a starting right CB option and RW would significantly strengthen the starting 11 and squad. I think both will be filled but I’m less confident about striker being bolstered for some reason. I definitely think we need another option there and we surely can’t go into another season relying on Wilson as our only proper back up striker.

What discount if any do you get on shirts with the mag plus membership? Anyone used it? (I paid £47)