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Think we need to force Brighton into selling us Knockaert, Brighton made a great start he's involved in everything, scored again tonight. Very tidy player.

Brighton off to a flyer & Norwich. Huddersfield, still unbeaten. And didn't see Burton thrashing Sheffield Wednesday. Wow, this league man.

Fuck me sideways, the sudden Riviere love on here....

Not sure if anyone has come across this or ever heard of it. But I was basically looking at young talents in the UK and I heard a few noises last year about a 15yr old kid being called up to England u18s turns out he is in Cardiff City's youth academy, eligible at the moment to still possibly choose to play for England or Wales. Anyway had a look on their website to see how he is progressing, as Cardiff fans last year were talking about potential beyond the likes of Ramsey,possibly even Bale. Guess what, he's now with Man City, unreal. Apparently their persuit was relentless. A comment from the bluebird fans: "That's a disaster . What's the point in putting millions into an academy when the big clubs can just walk in and take their pick" "Some clubs aren't even bothering with academies any more because they know any decent talent will be stolen by the elite clubs" The link below explains the EPPP system. https://tomkinstimes.com/2014/07/strengthening-the-strong-weakening-the-weak/ Seems like a tragedy for clubs who can't stop the vultures. That link is a very in depth look at how it all works, hope any of you find it interesting especially if it is something you are unaware of. Pure elitist stuff. Political football, and potentially ruining small clubs.

Who's isn't?

Really? Wish you could inform Rafa then, he's had Anita right mid past two fixtures. So surley there isn't better options. At least we have evidence, he's(Anita) been ok there back end of last season at RB. Janmaat loves getting forward, absolutely no reason why he couldn't manage it, he can also provide, something we never seem to do? What difference it actually makes! We have played that many in stupid positions now, why not? Janmaat's final ball is awful. He's had more assist than quite a few? Not many, but anyway he's practically playing right mid all the time, the guy gives fuck all going back. I'm sure he'd love it, and just support Anita a bit?

Really? Wish you could inform Rafa then, he's had Anita right mid past two fixtures. So surley there isn't better options. At least we have evidence, he's(Anita) been ok there back end of last season at RB. Janmaat loves getting forward, absolutely no reason why he couldn't manage it, he can also provide, something we never seem to do? What difference it actually makes! We have played that many in stupid positions now, why not?

http://www.footballuser.com/formations/2016/08/1493408_Newcastle_United.jpg This with either Perez or Gayle. Reason Janmaat is wide is because he seems more natural there, never seems to want to defend so let him play wide and get service to striker, plus Anita would actually fit into a team better this way, as Rafa uncovered his only suitable position last season, where to be fair to Anita he looked safe.

He was never actually 100% fit for us and still finished something like 3rd highest scorer or thereabouts. I agree, and if he can get to full fitness and a tad leaner would be better than Bolasie. Bolasie is a bit like a Sissoko type winger, big power, fast but rarely scores. Me personally would take a fully fit Townsend over Bolasie. Each to their own though.

Sissoko surley sees himself better than palace. I think the deal for Lukaku returning to Chelsea is already agreed and although not complete Everton will start spending, 50+m for stones 70m for Lukaku, they do very well in transfers. Best thing is they are clever with it, already have Holgate starting to gain experience as they flog Stones, nurturing players, not afraid to test them and sell them on big. I think Sissoko back on the subject, could end up here, once they receive extra funds. I'd like us to negotiate Galloway into the deal, let's say even if it ends up 20m & the player. Garbutt looks very tidy when I've seen him, could be another fullback option, as does the young lads Pennington & Browning. Always had a superb academy the toffee's as do Hammers, and Saints. Think we should be calling some of them up and asking who can be available on loans

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Surprised we have not looked at players struggling to get in their Prem sides that could improve us.(buy or loan) Nathan Dyer of Swansea would be ideal as a wide player in the championship. Couldn't get a game for swans so sent to Leicester, low and behold wins a title medal. Not saying he will be coming here as he's just signed a new contract until 2020. But it proved sometimes some managers don't fancy some players and instantly outcast them. Danny Ings will he get games under Klopp? Will he behind Origi? Either one would be a good shout. Joel Campbell Arsenal, hardly plays enough games, Serge Gnabry on fire at the Olympics, WBA gave him one game last season? Could surley give us another option wide? Ulloa Brothwick-Jackson Galloway Oxford Will be loads more, all I can think of of top of my head without looking.

Agree on this team, not the score. Will be toughest test of the three teams. Nervy 1-0

Jimmy Floyd making management look easy.

Good idea, I'm sure Rolando can handle the full workload on Championship and even if he gets injured we can start Anita or Colback on the wing. Yes there is that problem.maybe someone he can complete with other than push him further behind.

Riviere 6m I don't wanna go on. Cabella,Thauvin,Saivet Shelvey, Gouffran. Then there is the help the agent deals, like Ferrayra, Doumbia? There's miles more examples. Nobody was even that fust with Gini. Our third most expensive signing since Owen and biggest under Ashley.

It's not been just now though. It's been a problem for a long while.

Yes probably, as he scouted Aubamayang. But you and I could suggest players who we already know 20/30 other scouts are watching while your sat there with them among the crowd.Its a waste of time, if Dortmund scouts are there at the same time as you, and knowing your board will insult his club and representatives with derisory offers just move on to the next target what you perhaps know we could/might achieve.He has managed to push through the Cabella deal at 14m but couldn't manage to convince the board to sign Ngolo Kante. Newly promotion alleged struggling Leicester did though? He has been riding on the Cabaye,Tiote,Ba breakthrough season for way to long. We Spunked loads on shite under him. And guess what, he's still here. Still throwing reports on Charnleys desk.

Sounds like what we already have, another perfect Carr signing,? Sounds more of a Rafa signing. Yeah of course, probably had his eye on this lad for years.? Similar to knokeart, who Carr scouted for us before Leicester paid up and signed him. So you're saying the board are going over Rafa's head? It did cross mind when we signed Clark and Diame. (Release clause policy and shit!) Anyway, I'm not panici g about Rafa and the signings. No, but I'm thinking a scout report was already compiled, Rafa speaks of this great relationship he has already with Charnley, Charnley & Carr both need to justify their existence. I mean Carr off the back of last season and with Thauvin & Cabella, wtf is he still here for. These new lads had been pre scouted. I guess Rafa will say no to anyone he won't use, but I just don't think all these new boys are all Rafa's total choices.But I understand you have to get the best of what's available to a relegated club. Rafa obviously trusts Charnley, and Charnley bizarrely trusts Carr or he wouldn't be here. I don't think going over heads perhaps like before, but hes working with them Charnley and Carr and the other scouts recommendations(unfortunately). I would rather us not have paid Villa 5.5m for Clark only for them lot to use the cash to purchase Chester for 8m. Think we got done there and helped them get a better defender. Carr should have been dismissed ages ago, the only reason I'm so sceptical. No disrespect to Rafa, I trust Rafa, but I think Rafa trusts these clowns. Mentioned it earlier in the season,but I had the Rafa database brigade swarm on me for suggesting such idiocy. ?

Did not even know Forestieri was an Argentinian. some reason thought he was Italian.

Lineker good sport

Sounds like what we already have, another perfect Carr signing,? Sounds more of a Rafa signing. Yeah of course, probably had his eye on this lad for years.? Similar to knokeart, who Carr scouted for us before Leicester paid up and signed him.

Bird on CH 5 ? A nufc fan too ?

Everyone like "YES" Aarons signed for 5 years. A day later. Shit*

Sounds like what we already have, another perfect Carr signing,?