Lush Vlad

I only caught the second half and the goals. Decent play and finishes from Trippier and Almiron. We still look a bit toothless in attack. But I was impressed with the intensity and the pace we tried to play at. I know it's pre-season, but we seemed to attempt to build from the back and pass about a bit. At least that was the case in the 45 minutes that I watched. It was against proper European level opposition and in front of a decent crowd and all. So all in all, it was quite positive and what I saw was fairly promising. But it did just further highlight the need for a couple more attacking options.

Can see the lack of end product argument. But as players, I don’t think they’re similar at all.

I don’t particularly want us to sign Traore. But he’d be better than our current wide options bar ASM. I feel the same about all of them bar McNeill.

I mean, compared to some of the names we’ve been linked with, it is. But I think all of them bar McNeill would improve us as a team. Quite a bit better than Almiron, Fraser and Murphy, I’d say. Of course, if it’s true we are looking at those players. It would be nice if we aimed a bit higher.

I listen to it during the season and it's half decent a lot of the time. But the jokes shared between Caulkin, Waugh and the host are always painfully shite and makes me want to turn it off.

They would be a bit underwhelming after the names we have been linked with. But I’d take Sarr/Cornet and Dennis. Much better options than Fraser, Murphy and Almiron. Dennis is a clear upgrade on Wood, and all.

Fraser’s first touch has been Sunday league level so far. Wood has been anonymous. Been pretty good on the ball across the park. Without really looking threatening.

I’m not saying he should play there or he could do a job there, even. But I do wonder if we will ever see him wide right? As our options there are poor and we carry more of a goal threat when Willock is in the team.

Do not want Gordon. Feel like he could be another flash in the pan. He’s looked good playing for a shit side. Because he runs around a lot and is direct and fearless. Seems like an absolute wanker on the pitch and a diving twat. Which I’m sure we suddenly wouldn’t mind as much if he signed. But would rather the money was spent on someone else.

He’s from round here and I know his cousin and have played against and with his Bro back in the day (also a keeper). So hoping he signs and is a hit. I think he will control his box a lot better than Dubs and I think I read his save percentage is better, along with one on ones. But I have seen some clangers from him a few times. As others have said. I’m hoping the kicking side of things is more a reflection of Burnley’s hoofball and not because he can’t pass it about.

Tino.

Haven’t seen anywhere near enough of him. Other than most of the games against Chelsea and his YT highlights. But I thought he looked quite slow and went to ground a lot. Seems like mad money, to me. Even if a load it is made up of add ons. Doesn’t seem like he wants to be here, either. Can’t say I blame him. Milan are a bigger club and had the best defender in modern history in his ear. I’m sure prem scouts know a lot more than I do and if he comes. He’ll prove me well and truly wrong. But feel a bit meh about it all. Considering his profile and how highly rated he os.

Boring isn't it? Just staying in watching The Nations League with your life.

I hope you're right. But he has always had injury problems for the last 6-7 years, hasn't he? So I'm not sure it's going to suddenly mean he stays fit. Especially after numerous injuries over his career and him now the wrong side of 30.

Really happy with this. He won't need a bedding in period in the league and we know he already fits in with the team. Only really had a couple of poor performances, from memory. One of which was away at Spurs, when the whole team were miles off it. Always seemed to be a 7 or an 8 every week. Money saved to spend elsewhere and a solid signing for a great price.

Oh and I’d still rather that Badiashaile bloke or however it is spelled over Botman, who looks slow to me. But I wouldn’t complain if we signed either.

He would be an upgrade on Dubravka, I guess. But not really keen on the idea of signing Henderson. Especially at the prices that are being mentioned. I know he hasn’t played regularly for a while. But I can’t say I’ve watched him and thought he has looked good for Man U when he has come in. Can’t believe he is 6 2”, either. Thought he looked small for a keeper.

I was thinking about this the other day. Originally, I thought we needed a 9 and a wide forward/winger type. But if we are looking to get a keeper, CB CM and the rumours are about Lodi are true. Then I think we might need to be looking at one player to cover both positions.

Proven that he performs in this set up and league. Plus the price seems more than fair. I think there are numerous areas that need upgrading before him in the starting lineup. Striker, winger/wide forward, DM, CB and GK. He has been brilliant bar the Spurs game, when everyone was off it and complete and utter shite. I'd sign him.

Ian doesn't mind it. But he did tell me "I don't agree with that in the workplace."

Up the fucking Gas. Look at those scenes!!

The script is getting a bit unrealistic now. Plot armour thicker than what Arnie would wear in an 80’s classic.

Real Madrid have done a deal with the devil. How else can you explain them being so average/shit for a whole game. Yet still finding a way to hang in. At this point. It feels like they are Homer Simpson when he tried his hand at boxing.

You’re entitled to your opinion. I think Chelsea and Man U are far worse in my experience.

How’s he not been booked. Managed about 2-3 fouls in one go on Foden. All yellow worthy