Dr Jinx

The thing our midfield lacks the most if real pace, we have it up top and our full backs are ok.. but midfield we will always struggle when chasing back, and equally struggle to break lines and carry the ball at pace towards a defence. When you have the likes of Gordon, Isak or Barnes looking to run onto a through pass while someone like Gibbs-White runs at pace directly at defenders, that presents a whole different scenario than what we currently have. The front three could essentially change positions throughout a game which would be a nightmare for opposing teams. (Potential first team when all fit.. or signed) Gordon Isak Gibbs-White Big Joe - Bruno - Tonali Hall Botman Silva Livramento Pope

That depends entirely on what the figure is/was that we needed to bring in to meet PSR requirements. The first number mentioned was 25m, then Swiss Ramble mentioned 40m We’ve now brought in what could surpass 80m and that’s not counting whatever Almiron might leave for, or Wilson.. So now to the transfers.. Minteh was always planned to be sold, and Anderson, judging by the amount he played when available, it’s possible Howe just didn’t want him enough to take that squad place. It looks like we’ll have incomings in midfield so possibly a revamped look to how we’ll be lining up. If anything I would say these moves are measured and all part of the plan. The timing was the only thing that wasn’t ideal.. they’d have wanted that business done sooner but we can’t control when other clubs hit the ok button on a deal, hence having a plan b which is maybe where the Gordon story is coming from.

They’re absolutely irrelevant now. Fuck them and their quid membership. Especially putting out statements like that like it’s on our behalf. Self serving cunts.

Not a chance, if any significant work was happening in the stadium it would have begun weeks ago.

The moment Grealish apologised to him his form crumbled and he reverted to the player he was before the insult. All a bit weird because he was unstoppable for a time.

Now will they replace with black lettering or go for something shiny? Am assuming that part of the stand would need to be painted anyway.

I think the lack of European football will be the issue, otherwise he looked willing to talk to us if his club has accepted an offer. But.. as it stands, we had gotten in there before he got noticed and were probably a bit further along the road in terms of establishing a relationship with his agent, so who knows.

Gonna file this one in with the likes of Daryl Murphy or Leon Best.. a meh signing but who pleasantly surprises when called upon. Welcome Mr. Ruddy.

If it were not for Brexit Jim being at the helm I’d agree with you but he’s talked himself into it now.

Highly doubt the club were expecting to sell him (Bruno), hoping nobody activated his release clause, sure.. but not actively trying to sell or even planning for his absence. He’s also happy as a pig in shit here, he’d have given no club (through his agent) any encouragement to meet that release clause either. PSR also playing a big part because not many can spend.

Doubt this has anything to do with PSR other than Man Utd not wanting to spend before July kicked in. We were in a much worse position a week ago so they could have low balled us again and it might have worked. They’ll have been more desperate as the summer goes on to have someone in place for when the Euros start wrapping up, going to be a very busy market from that point on to not have anyone in place to handle that side of the business. Same goes for us too, we really need to step up the search.

Carsley is very highly rated as a coach/manager

Gordon to come on with 3 mins of stoppage time to go and then he’ll miss a penalty

We were in for that keeper back in 2021 so it’s not a flash in the pan signing, he’s been scouted

I find the talk of Longstaff leaving too more interesting. As much of this is for balancing the books, it also seems that our midfield may be getting a bit of an overhaul in terms of the backup?

Hopefully that ends the PSR conversation and if it doesn’t, there’s something very wrong happening in how the finances have been managed.

Straight cash sale

Some are saying the fee for Wilson could be around 20m.. that would be sensational business if true

Wilson to Saudi will sort it.

Remember when Hayden gave that interview where he was bewildered at the thought of players having to move on for the club to progress. ”A lot of us have our kids in school here” Again another great lad who I have nothing but good vibes for.. but was just slow to pick up on the right time for leaving/knowing when the gig was up. I really hope Miggy isn’t the same.

They saw him first hand, don’t think it’s so much of a favour but he’s quite versatile and has a great engine. No great pace but that league is slower so might suit. Longstaff has always been under appreciated and also the first to take the slack when things aren’t going so well. I wouldn’t blame him for moving on but I can’t see him seeking it.. a home bird I’d imagine which makes the rumour fairly silly.

Cash is king I guess. It’s a bit of a sad end to his time here if this goes through but there’s just no way we can gamble on the amount of games he’ll be available for next season, if he’s fit I don’t think anyone disagrees that he’s an excellent forward.. If we get anywhere over 10m for him then great.

Good business but a shit sale, he’d have been very interesting on the right this season. We’ll never know now. Best of luck to him, I’ve a feeling he’s going to end up being a cult figure at one of the big clubs down the line.

Or we’re actually ok in terms of PSR but are playing the poor mouth so we’re not ripped off on some potential squad deals we’d like to commit to. The understanding was that all the new revenue kicks in from July, including CL revenue from last year.. so any question marks are solely limited to end of this month which we don’t seem to be actually doing anything about.

There’s a serious agenda happening in the press to unsettle our players.