Anag Ram

Fair enough. So Vydra to go plus at least one CF and two midfielders. If we do sell Vydra I hope we use some of the money for a new left back.

Johnson is our midfield 'enforcer' when we play the more physical teams. Can't see the two new young 'uns being too impressed when their one twos bounce off his shins and out of play. A game trier with an occasional goal in him. Probably better options for the money.

Does anyone have any idea of our likely line-up against Reading because I'm confused! Looks to me like we're planning to play 3-2-5.

The long ball game is more a defensive strategy than an offensive one. Launching it long towards your centre forward is unlikely to result in your team retaining possession. It does give you territorial advantage like in rugby. If your CF can put pressure on defenders such that he wins the header or puts off his opponent then there's often a scramble for the second ball. If you are bringing on a big guy looking for goals, you should be thinking in terms of more crosses from the wing rather than long balls from your half.

Steady on chaps! These two young players are undoubtedly exciting and I look forward to seeing them play but the championship is a tough league physically and I haven't seen a signing which will improve us when not in possession of the ball. Those clamouring for Vydra, Lawrence, Mount, Wilson and Bryson all in the same team might be a bit disappointed with how we defend set pieces. Our football could be exciting but there has to be a balance. Not wrist slashing just a small reality check.

If we keep Vydra, then we have the same forward options as last year plus Martin and Blackman. I'm not sure that's good enough Can we not attract enough money for Marriott from the six or so players who are unlikely to be regular starters?

Web guy is still at school. Back at 2.30.

Well Cardiff went for the second highest scorer...

I'm sure Forsyth did play well in a friendly. He has some great physical attributes but mentally, in the big games, he is liable to switch off. He did it again in the game against Fulham when beaten at the near post by a smaller opponent who he didn't challenge. I'm afraid he is one of those I associate with not quite getting promotion. There are players and there are winners.

I would love to think he could withstand the rigours of a championship season but I'm not sure he's robust enough. Also, in a side which might realistically have Lawrence, Wilson and Mount we do need players who can defend. We were much better last year at defending set pieces and don't want to lose that strength, though I'm not advocating a whole team of giants!

I agree but we don't have an alternative to Forsyth at the moment.

Has anything prompted this John Terry talk or is it just that he hasn't gone anywhere and has strong links with Chelsea?

Great signing.

He'll be on the right wing.

Thanks Donald.