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Like everyone else I'm disappointed that we couldn't get a striker over the line, but all this talk about the worst ever transfer window needs to be put into context.
Since the start of the window we have signed Nyambe, who we all feared would be on his bike. We did sign a striker in TJJ, who's fitness would have been assessed by the club or we could have let him go back to Arsenal spend the money on Smith only for him to possibly pick up an injury. Statistically, CBT seems to be an exciting signing which could go a long way to preventing burnout in players like NML. Likewise, Adams will hopefully give the midfield a boost.
Crucially we feared losing Cashin and/or. Bird for the run in, which hasn't happened. The extra money from Bird will go into the summer transfer pot.
Hopefully, we will soon see Washington and Waggy back and Brown benefiting from some adult game time when he returns.
I think that we were one, admittedly important, signing away from a good transfer window, but it could have been so much worse.

In an ideal world, we would have had yesterday's offer for Bird, put in at the start of the transfer window, the we could have  spent it on a striker. But unfortunately we can't dictate when other clubs decide to do their business. 
Also, the club made it clear that they offered Bird a new contract, but he decided not to accept. Once in this position, the club decided to accept what they believed to be a good offer.
This deal appears to have been inflated by interest from Hull, but unfortunately not early enough.

Like everyone else I'm disappointed that we couldn't get a striker over the line, but all this talk about the worst ever transfer window needs to be put into context.
Since the start of the window we have signed Nyambe, who we all feared would be on his bike. We did sign a striker in TJJ, who's fitness would have been assessed by the club or we could have let him go back to Arsenal spend the money on Smith only for him to possibly pick up an injury. Statistically, CBT seems to be an exciting signing which could go a long way to preventing burnout in players like NML. Likewise, Adams will hopefully give the midfield a boost.
Crucially we feared losing Cashin and/or. Bird for the run in, which hasn't happened. The extra money from Bird will go into the summer transfer pot.
Hopefully, we will soon see Washington and Waggy back and Brown benefiting from some adult game time when he returns.
I think that we were one, admittedly important, signing away from a good transfer window, but it could have been so much worse.

As was all seater stadiums.

Only pencil, I'd prefer ink?

It may have failed to catch your attention that the installation, problems and first prosecutions and lying in courts happened under the Blair/Brown governments. It's well documented that they knew about it, but didn't want to upset the 'applecart'.
Unfortunately, rarely do we have box to tick, whereby we get a politician who looks after us first and foremost.

Let's face it none of the 3 main political parties have come out of this well, they've let us and particularly the post office masters down badly. Fujitsu should be held to account also and be made to make amends.
The labour government were aware of problems before it was introduced but carried on anyway, to 'save' money and face, also they needed to suck up to Fujitsu. They were in power when the prosecutions started, having been told that the system was flawed with a current key member of the labour party being a minister responsible for the Post Office at the time of these prosecutions.
The lib dems were responsible during the 2010-15 period when the remaining prosecutions took place even though the problems were more widely known by then.
Finally, the Tories, although not directly responsible for the prosecutions, have known that the prosecutions were wrong after convictions have been overturned some years ago. They are only now doing something about speeding up the process because of a TV drama. 
All of the politicians involved have shunned their responsibility, for the easy life, apart from the now Lord Arbuthnot. Who knows if this scandal would have ever come to light, if he hadn't used his position to get the right people involved.
 
I just hope that justice is soon served with the innocent being compensated and the guilty ones locked up and losing any financial gain made from their exploits. Any MPs failing to properly act in these matters should shamed into standing down, just as other MPs have done for various indiscretions.
 

I've just remembered a thought that I had going into injury time tonight, I looked up into that inky black sky and said "come on B4 give us a hand", you didn't let us down, mate.🐏

Now that the signing has been confirmed, over had a look at the YouTube videos. Obviously, they only show the positive aspects of his game. His pace is up there with NML and when they're on the pitch together, the opposition won't be able to double up on both of them, so leaving at least one with more space. Another positive is that he seems slightly more comfortable on his weaker foot than NML is.
Regarding the criticism about his lack of decision and ball control at times, if he didn't have any weaknesses to his game, he'd be signing for a top end premier team, not a league one team, at his age. Playing at such speed makes it so much more difficult to make the correct decisions all the time and to control the ball.
For the first time in a while, I am excited by a signing.

Now that the signing has been confirmed, over had a look at the YouTube videos. Obviously, they only show the positive aspects of his game. His pace is up there with NML and when they're on the pitch together, the opposition won't be able to double up on both of them, so leaving at least one with more space. Another positive is that he seems slightly more comfortable on his weaker foot than NML is.
Regarding the criticism about his lack of decision and ball control at times, if he didn't have any weaknesses to his game, he'd be signing for a top end premier team, not a league one team, at his age. Playing at such speed makes it so much more difficult to make the correct decisions all the time and to control the ball.
For the first time in a while, I am excited by a signing.

Now that the signing has been confirmed, over had a look at the YouTube videos. Obviously, they only show the positive aspects of his game. His pace is up there with NML and when they're on the pitch together, the opposition won't be able to double up on both of them, so leaving at least one with more space. Another positive is that he seems slightly more comfortable on his weaker foot than NML is.
Regarding the criticism about his lack of decision and ball control at times, if he didn't have any weaknesses to his game, he'd be signing for a top end premier team, not a league one team, at his age. Playing at such speed makes it so much more difficult to make the correct decisions all the time and to control the ball.
For the first time in a while, I am excited by a signing.

Now that the signing has been confirmed, over had a look at the YouTube videos. Obviously, they only show the positive aspects of his game. His pace is up there with NML and when they're on the pitch together, the opposition won't be able to double up on both of them, so leaving at least one with more space. Another positive is that he seems slightly more comfortable on his weaker foot than NML is.
Regarding the criticism about his lack of decision and ball control at times, if he didn't have any weaknesses to his game, he'd be signing for a top end premier team, not a league one team, at his age. Playing at such speed makes it so much more difficult to make the correct decisions all the time and to control the ball.
For the first time in a while, I am excited by a signing.

As a few have said, we need to make sure we dont expect too much too soon from him.
One thing fans & journos have said is when at Charlton, teams used to have to double up on him. Currently they try to do that to NML, so with CBT in the team they wont be able to double up on both of them meaning 1 will be in space to cause some damage....or if they do, that will create alot of space for others....so this may mean he doesnt have the impact we may think he will in goals & assists but may play a part in an increase from other areas.

It's great to finally get this one over the line, whether he'll be an improvement on what we already have, remains to be seen.
More importantly, he takes the pressure off NML somewhat, we tend to rely on him too much and at times he seems to have been overworked. Now, we can afford to use NML more effectively, resting him when needed and together with the other wide players, maintain 90+ minutes of pressure on opposing fullbacks.

Not really, it's not an unheard of way of doing things and may have something to do with our 'restrictions'.

The recall is the one benefit to loaning out to NL sides instead of L2 (where it would last until the end of the season). There isn't too much of a drop off in quality either

Of all the clubs that have gained promotion and others including Reading who didn't, after posting 'illegal' losses, we are still the only club which have had to pay a settlement. He threatened Villa but knew that he would never win a court case.
A vile person who didn't care if his actions resulted in the demise of our club.
You should never wish ill on another human being, but surely there are exceptions.

Of all the clubs that have gained promotion and others including Reading who didn't, after posting 'illegal' losses, we are still the only club which have had to pay a settlement. He threatened Villa but knew that he would never win a court case.
A vile person who didn't care if his actions resulted in the demise of our club.
You should never wish ill on another human being, but surely there are exceptions.

Of all the clubs that have gained promotion and others including Reading who didn't, after posting 'illegal' losses, we are still the only club which have had to pay a settlement. He threatened Villa but knew that he would never win a court case.
A vile person who didn't care if his actions resulted in the demise of our club.
You should never wish ill on another human being, but surely there are exceptions.

I don't think that we had much choice at the time, we were in desperate need of money and the offer was too good to refuse for a player which hadn't yet set the world alight.

Of all the clubs that have gained promotion and others including Reading who didn't, after posting 'illegal' losses, we are still the only club which have had to pay a settlement. He threatened Villa but knew that he would never win a court case.
A vile person who didn't care if his actions resulted in the demise of our club.
You should never wish ill on another human being, but surely there are exceptions.

That was all down to Clod.😉

That was all down to Clod.😉

That was all down to Clod.😉

Incorrect, Notts Forest made Notts Forest look a really poor side.