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40 minutes ago, Rampage said:

Gregory gone to Wendies

Better player than Baldock easily. I would've had him here for another season

Just now, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said:

So it could still be any one of the three in goal tomorrow then,Marshall's not been sold.

Rooney also said that he told Marshall of his decision 'to go with the two younger keepers.' He said that Marshall 'has a decision to make'

Aluko going to Ipswich apparently, no loss

So the main points of the press conference are:

Rooney wants to sign all of the trialists and the club are working to get it done soon.

Rooney thinks he can get some loans in. Talking about Delap and Mengi, says he's on top of all this but it's the parent clubs decision at the end of the day.

Rooney says he decided to go with the younger lads in Roos and Allsop and told Marshall of his decision. 'Marshall has a decision to make.' Sounds like he could be off by the end of the window.

The latest...

9 minutes ago, IslandExile said:

For the record, despite everything, despite my opinion of Rooney, I think we'll be ok and won't be seriously threatened by relegation.

I concur. Somewhere between 12th and 18th I think

34 minutes ago, I am Ram said:

I'll answer this one for you Mel, they are just kid's with huge potential, but no experience. We can't compete in the championship, with 11 academy lads. 

Clearly the plan is to get relegated

Why are we surprised at the lack of signings. The bloke doesn't want it. 

Just now, Wolfie20 said:

Cashin?

So basically we're signing Allsop and Stearman because we can't get anyone else. That's the only explanation. 

4 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said:

Don't suppose it has occurred to you that Stearman might be the backup CB rather than a definite starter?

Who is going to start alongside Davies then?

Just now, Ramos said:

Tbh I’m not sure why everyone keeps saying protest - Mel has made it clear he’s trying to leave and has been for two years. I’d get a protest if we had a Chairman who wasn’t  budging but he’s clearly trying to get out - so what will a protest actually achieve? 

What I don't understand is why we are going into a new season in an even worse state than we finished last season.

After that game against Sheffield Wednesday, Rooney made it very clear that the off the field issues needed to be sorted immediately. They haven't. Why?

Then the club put out that message 'from the top' talking all that BS about how they were going to communicate with the fans and restore our pride. Did they just forget they said that or what?

It's a complete shambles. What exactly needs to be done to resolve this situation? Can anyone answer those questions?

Just now, BuckoBeast said:

Looking at Morrison’s Instagram I reckon something big has happened. Rooney gone ?

No that would have leaked out by now. I think what's happened is Ravel is shocked he hasn't been signed

2 minutes ago, RamsFan10 said:

Davies and Stearman to start every game this season then. Christ. 

Davies is fine but Stearman is god awful. May as well play the youth.

Just now, Sparkle said:

No guarantees about goals from Lawrence who hasn’t actually left yet 

Who else is going to score?

1 minute ago, RoyMac5 said:

Again, maybe they won't sign for £4.5k/week?!

Why hasn't Mel got these restrictions lifted by now? How is this problem going to be resolved?

1 minute ago, AndyinLiverpool said:

What were you expecting?

Jagielka and Morrison over Allsop and Stearman. Who are the clowns running this club.

Just now, Sparkle said:

I was hoping for Jagielka so very disappointed in that - if we sell Marshall and or Lawrence we may be able to bring in most of the others as that should raise the wages budget a little 

If we sell Lawrence we may as well just give up. More goals going out of the team. And nothing better to replace them.

2 minutes ago, Anag Ram said:

Stearman? 

Oh my days this gets worse. 

May as well have got Keogh back

1 minute ago, Nuwtfly said:

So we've essentially not signed any of the trialists that looked half decent

This.

2 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said:

12:06STEVE NICHOLSON

Breaking news

I understand defenders Curtis Davies and Richard Stearman, and goalkeeper Ryan Allsop, have signed, subject to approval and being registered.

Stearman and allsop. What a joke. I was hoping for Jagielka and Morrison.

1 minute ago, roboto said:

Pretty sure Marshall will go. Nothing concrete except my feelings that his mysterious injury/illness when players weren’t paid followed by a massive drop in form second half of last season. Not sure he really wants to be here tbh.

He can go. Bang average. Many mistakes last season and in the euros.

Roos is certainly no worse. I'd argue he's better.

"But he doesn't play for Scotland" I hear people say. Yes, because he's Dutch.

At least we have Curtis. Proper professional and leader. He will be vital in defence tomorrow.

1 minute ago, Ghost of Clough said:

36 hours ago no serious offers. Not even a hint of a new bid for Lawrence yesterday but they're in advanced talks?

Yeah it's BS

Just now, RoyMac5 said:

Selling one of the other two?

Highly doubt it. 'none of my players are leaving this club' Rooney said. 

1 minute ago, RoyMac5 said:

 

Why on earth would we sign a goalkeeper