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More than capable as a back up, but after a poor 1st 30 odd minutes i thought he grew into the game well, anyone with pace could destroy him. Not good enough to start. I prefer him to Manquillo personally as he looks to have decent quality on the ball, although being very slow is a worry.

That was De Jongesque

After reading that, it would be good to see him at number 10 with Hayden and Shelvey behind at some point.

I think that a little harsh on Hayden. He might not open a team up with a pass, but he drives passed the forwards well at times and has delivered a few decent balls across the box. I'm just happy we now have 3 players in midfield that you can make a case for starting, instead of seeing Colback every week..

ITK Maybe they're sitting with him? Yeah apologies I got this wrong, maybe should have asked before commenting. They've gone up to spend time with him his family, I've asked about what's wrong him Dwight and been told it's a hamstring problem. I'm not claiming to be ITK just passing on what I've been told by a friend who is close to Dwight

Should be playing tomorrow, as a few of my mates who are close to him have gone up for the game/weekend and they only go if he's playing (not Newcastle fans).

Count me in

If it's a low cost loan then why not? It's a gamble, but one worth taking I think.

Comfortably mid table??.....i very much doubt it, as it is i think we are certs for the drop....lose Gayle and we won't score goals and even Gayle will do well if he hits 10+ desperately need another striker and number 10 to chip in with goals I'll be very shocked if a fit Gayle hasn't scored near 10 by Christmas

Wilshere would excite me as a signing, if he could get fit and string a good run of games together he would be class, if injuries haven't completely destroyed him. He doesn't seem to treat his body well away from the game, so those are both big ifs.

The picture from the plane is Josh not Jacob according to one of my mates that support Norwich

From the day he signed I was excited about playing for us, hopefully he can keep injury free, which is a big hope. If he does he will be class for us though

Still think he will be class of us, IF he can stay fit for a big part of the season. Thats a massive IF though

Am I the only thinking that he wants Huddlestone for when Shelvey needs a rest for the odd game or for the last 20 of games here and there. If Rafa could get him play near his best it would be a great move for 2mil if you ask me

Surely that's Dummett centre and Colback left back?

I love Rafa, but we need to play more attacking football in this league. Just on tonight, as soon as we went 1 down it should have been 2 up top.

Definitely in a lot better shape and looks a yard sharper for it. Had a decent burst of pace a couple of times tonight. Also seemed to have a lot more composure on the ball for the most part, thought he was excellent tonight.

Seems to very rarely go to ground while defending (Dennis Wise scouting) makes him look a decent defender to me.

Aarons injury looked more like cramp from the goals video

Happy with this and his mintues to goal ratio isn't the worst. Its something like 1 every 130 mins since joining palace

Watched Oxford in their Europa league games last pre season and he was class in the games I went too, would be our 3rd best CB (if lascelles keeps his form up) and would definitely be an upgrade on Colback, he looked to be organising loads for someone so young as well.

Fully fell for this, maybe i should start going in the other clubs transfers thread more often. On the plus side, its brightened up my day to know its not happening.

His mum is Turkish or part Turkish. he only added the Kazim bit when he moved out there to play, was just Colin Richards when we were growing up. He has been Colin Kazim-Richards all his career not just when he went to Turkey! Maybe i was wrong on that part, but he definitely wasn't Kazim anything when we were kids

His mum is Turkish or part Turkish. he only added the Kazim bit when he moved out there to play, was just Colin Richards when we were growing up.

Lee Ryder confirmed we're closing in on a 4 year deal. Ill pray this is wrong, stick from relegation i can take, but ill get a hell of a lot more if we sign him