Sparkle

I still want to improve our own youngsters unless the ones coming in are outstanding = Mason Mount - whilst the other players we had around at the time made Wilson and Tomori better players which hugely benefited Liverpool and Chelsea’s bank balances 

Are you hoping that he stops paying the bills then? So we can quickly achieve not only point deductions for failing to pay wages we get point deductions for administration and potential liquidation not to mention everybody employed by the football club losing their jobs. Whilst the players leave for nothing

It’s a strange thing isn’t it - Sheffield Wednesday in financial mess given a points deduction get relegated then can sign stacks of players unhindered 
Derby county - not yet relegated but can sign next to nothing - it can’t be about protecting clubs can it ? 

Let Shinnie have his own boots you rotter 

Let Shinnie have his own boots you rotter 

It’s a strange thing isn’t it - Sheffield Wednesday in financial mess given a points deduction get relegated then can sign stacks of players unhindered 
Derby county - not yet relegated but can sign next to nothing - it can’t be about protecting clubs can it ? 

It’s a strange thing isn’t it - Sheffield Wednesday in financial mess given a points deduction get relegated then can sign stacks of players unhindered 
Derby county - not yet relegated but can sign next to nothing - it can’t be about protecting clubs can it ? 

Yes we all would 

If potential buyers walk away then it becomes more likely I would suspect 

Let Shinnie have his own boots you rotter 

Drop back goalies ?

Drop back goalies ?

We just took the first wicket before lunch. Bowled quite well deserved 2 or 3.
Fortunately I have a splendid Hunters Pie and some nice cheese.
 

I wouldn't be surprised, but where have you seen that?

Yes we all would 

How do you know?

If the players sign contracts ( without wages on them currently) I assume that would be save time with the administration of it whilst they should all actually be training and preparing for a game? - it’s a mess but we are where we are and the EFL want to continue to squeeze our gonads for as long as possible 

I seriously hope so 

Can you imagine the job of the kit man/women - no idea if they could have shirts printed up with names on them or is it best to go with trialist and a spare number whilst the youngsters could Also have shirts printed up - tough job full of anxiety I suspect. 

I agree. We desperately need a couple of centre backs then the rest can be sorted out before the end of the month.

From an article in The Athletic:
"Saturday’s opening Championship fixture against Huddersfield Town will mark the first competitive game where Jozwiak will experience with fans. He makes no secret that he enjoys playing with an intensity and, at times, a little on the edge. He is very much looking forward to a packed Pride Park for extra motivation. And he hopes to inspire a chant.

“I heard that in England fans have songs for certain players they like. But in Poland, we don’t really have that. I don’t know if the Derby fans have one for me or not. But if I could get one, that would be OK. I missed them last season. Sometimes it felt like a friendly. I thrive off the crowd.

“In Lech, I played in front of a lot of fans. I saw at Derby (on TV) that the fans are also very good and Krystian also told me how great they are. So I know the fans will fight with us.

“When you do a good thing and they react you get additional energy. After the game against Sheffield Wednesday, I was trying to drive home and I couldn’t get out of the car park because all the fans came down to support us. Not every place in the world is like that. Sometimes fans only support you when you are in a good position. That was very helpful for us.”

I just want 2 centre backs signed up, the rest aren't urgent!!

My little input regarding the academy involvement.
When Mel took over, he started investing heavily in the academy, which he knew would take a number of years to bear fruit. Investment went into the first team in his 2nd season, which theoretically wouldn't impact the long term prospects of the academy. Involvement of fringe academy players was reduced under certain managers (Pearson, Rowett). I believe Mel has previously suggested he was misled during the interview process Academy products were involved a lot last season, but Buchanan and Sibley in particular should have been used a lot more than they were Minutes given to academy graduates in the league

 
Bad recruitment
This could fall under the manager, recruitment or even Mel.
15/16, Pearce/Shackell - Signed both at the same time (4 and 3 year deals respectively), only for Shackell to play in the first season and Pearce to play in the second, with minimal involvement in the other seasons. Why didn't we sign just 1 of them, with Rawson in reserve? 15/16, Olsson - Warnock and Forsyth already at the club with Lowe on the fringes 15/16, Blackman/Camara - We already had Ince, Russell and Weimann, with Bennett on the fringes 16/17, Anya - We already had Ince, Russell, Weimann, Blackman and Camara on the wings. One of the most pointless signings of all time. 18/19, Malone/Cole - Forsyth and Lowe. We also had McDonald on the fringes. 18/19, Jozefzoon - With Wilson, Lawrence, Waghorn and Bennett already as options, we should have given minutes to LThomas, McAllister or JML 19/20, Hamer/Dowell/Paterson - all pointless loans  

Looking forward to @David giving us his report. From what I’ve read and listened to this morning, everything revolves around us coming to an agreement with the EFL. The takeover should then happen and the squad can be overhauled. We may have to rely on loans until the next window, but the academy graduates are going to get some much needed playing time and I hope Sibbo is player of the season.
From my perspective I’m backing Mel to get things sorted, he obviously wants a resolution asap.
Not being sexist, but a lot of k******* wetting going on this morning, get a grip and enjoy seeing the academy lads give it everything v Udders.