NottsRam77

I know he's covered there before but I'd dispute the statement "Forsyth 'can' play centre back" ?.
Struggles in his actual position these days. 

Tom Carroll is a quality central midfielder. With all the chat on here about Bird not being good enough I'd have thought most people would be more than happy with this potential addition?
 
I think he'd be a great addition,  it's also positive that players of his quality are interested in joining.  

Think ur absolutely bang on there mate 
lots of positives, as u say aluko and Morrison could be a real difference for us IF … in Morrison’s case Rooney can keep ontop of him 
baldock was tidy … do think I’d rather have something a little more explosive as an alternative to CKR but to be fair young lad festy looked very lively indeed in that respect … obviously a little raw still 

Overall, pretty happy with that.
First half we were clearly the better side & being 0-1 down really flattered them. Thought we moved the ball around with confidence, lots of movement & the 3 of Lawrence, Aluko & Morrison looked really fluid. Lawrence really should have scored with a header from 6 yards out & Heaton pulled off a great save to deny Jagielka. Instead a bit of sloppiness from Bird, a fortunate ricochet to their lad after Roos saved & we went into half time 0-1 down.
Second half, Man Utd started to press a lot higher & it became harder to play through them. They started getting ascendancy early part of the second half, scored again & Pallestri right side for them was becoming a real problem. The mass substitution enabled us to get a foothold again & whilst they continued to have more of the ball, we looked really dangerous on the break - Kazim really prominent with his strength on the ball & intelligent passing. Cracking finish too from the big man.
Of the new boys;
Morrison - was excellent I thought. Dropped into pockets of space in midfield, always available for a pass & seemed to knit the back line/deeper midfield with the final third with his passing/direct runs. Some real quality touches too. Just what we've been missing in the side. Assuming Rooney can keep on top of his workrate & attitude, I think he'd be an excellent signing Aluko - started slower than Morrison but after the first 15 mins started to show real glimpses of class. Drifted from RW into the number 10 role & found plenty of space. Very direct, great touches & looked threatening. Also helped Byrne out on a few occasions even though it was very warm out there. Definitely would like him to sign also Baldock - worked really hard & thought he protected the ball well when it came to him. He didn't have any clear cut chances but his presence was definitely felt in that final third. Bit of a David Nugent vibe to him. Jagielka - in all honesty, had little to do first half but looked comfortable in possession anyway. Pretty sure he stepped up second half to allow Pallestri the space to score the second but other than, very sound. Also a threat in their box first half from set plays & unlucky not to score

Got to hope Morrison is that player 
First half side we’re moving it quite nicely through the lines .. 2nd half side was as some have alluded to move like last seasons lot

Got to hope Morrison is that player 
First half side we’re moving it quite nicely through the lines .. 2nd half side was as some have alluded to move like last seasons lot

Got to hope Morrison is that player 
First half side we’re moving it quite nicely through the lines .. 2nd half side was as some have alluded to move like last seasons lot

So far the second half demonstrates much of the same problems we saw last season. When pressure is applied to us we struggle to work the ball from the back and in midfield. The goals have both come from errors and sloppiness that again we saw last season. When given time on the ball we look like a tidy outfit even if we do lack a real cutting edge. But in the championship we're not going to get that time, we really need to work on beating a high press as we haven't demonstrated that we can do that really. 
Going forward, we're again using crosses and set pieces sometimes to good effect. We do seem to be again relying a bit too much on forwards to do a lot of the work with shots outside of the box without really carving out really good chances through open play coming through the middle. 

Pre-season meltdown incoming. 

Friendly schmendly
It’s about minutes, fitness and building relationships on the pitch and avoiding injuries 
nothing else is of importance win , lose of draw 

Whoever is playing Forest that week

We cannot go on as we have been. It's a good question but I didn't vote in the poll as the only things that will satisfy me are a transition to acceptable new owners, the club on a decent financial footing and an end to the EFL pursuit of us. 
Football is so much about confidence and momentum. On the field it is possible for us to be fine because we do have some talented players if they step up, but we need for once to get off to a good start. The situation the club finds itself in is so dark, if we don't begin well I don't see us getting out of it.

Strength in depth?
Nowhere near enough goals in that side for me.
 

Maybe because it is largely the same lineup that stayed up by the skin of our teeth last season minus our best defender ?

Hopes for the season...
With the squad we've got currently, survival.  Anything else is a bonus.
What I want to see this season is to reach a (satisfactory) conclusion with the EFL on all charges and a takeover completed with the new owners setting out a strategy and investment plan to have us challenging in the top 6 year on year again.  I can cope with a season (or two!) of dross so long as there is a positive change coming. 
 

Or realistic perhaps ?
given how last season transpired and how we are meandering through the close season with no clearer indication to our ownership, financial future or efl embargo 
if we finished mid table with some more academy talents broken in I’d be delighted … I’m hopeful and perhaps optimistically thinking maybe Rooney can Create a lovely blend of old and young (assuming we can sign them)
but I’m sure as hell a little worried as to how this season may pan out
so much uncertainty surrounding us to not be worried imo  

Or realistic perhaps ?
given how last season transpired and how we are meandering through the close season with no clearer indication to our ownership, financial future or efl embargo 
if we finished mid table with some more academy talents broken in I’d be delighted … I’m hopeful and perhaps optimistically thinking maybe Rooney can Create a lovely blend of old and young (assuming we can sign them)
but I’m sure as hell a little worried as to how this season may pan out
so much uncertainty surrounding us to not be worried imo  

Or realistic perhaps ?
given how last season transpired and how we are meandering through the close season with no clearer indication to our ownership, financial future or efl embargo 
if we finished mid table with some more academy talents broken in I’d be delighted … I’m hopeful and perhaps optimistically thinking maybe Rooney can Create a lovely blend of old and young (assuming we can sign them)
but I’m sure as hell a little worried as to how this season may pan out
so much uncertainty surrounding us to not be worried imo  

I'd be relieved just to stay up.
To be satisfied  a) Bielik would have to come back and be a cornerstone of our team 
                            b) the take over would be sorted to everyone's satisfaction
                             c)   We would have to end the season at least 3 places higher than last season,
                             d) Wayne would have to show some progress as a manager,
For me, satisfaction depends on seeing even a small amount of improvement over last season otherwise we will be getting nowhere and that is not satisfying.

Thanks for the clarification Ken.

Reckon Rooney will be a better judge of Lawrence's credentials to be team captain than any fan on a football forum.
For pity's sake give the guy a chance.

He’s got my full support. Time to step up, lad!

Its an interesting one but I do think players like Davies, Shinnie & CKR dont need an armband to be leaders.
This could be a really good thing for Lawrence. I felt when he returned from injury he looked to take on the responsibility of being our main attacking threat & stepped up to the plate at a crucial time of the season. Maybe he is a players who thrives off responsibility. He doesnt need to be someone who screams & shouts but he can lead by example on the pitch & he certainly has the quality to do it. 
People say alot about his attitude on the pitch but I think thats just how he comes across, he doesnt get enough credit for his workrate and the defensive side to his game. He also clearly has the respect of the other lads.

I'll drink to this, Joiners anyone?? 

I’m merely playing devils advocate