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13 hours ago, DCFCJim87 said:

Whichever way these signings pan out we are massively up against it next weekend. Huddersfield have actually played a competitive game today whereas we've either fielded a very inexperienced side today which could be all we have next weekend or alternatively we make signings but they've have limited opportunities to play together in a game. I'd have rather we'd be playing one of the big guns on paper first up as at least then we could brace ourselves for what is probably coming. Worst case scenario here, we lose badly to Huddersfield we'd then be looking at playing a Salford side who've already beaten us in pre-season in a cup game, games after that against the promoted sides Hull and Peterborough. I know none of us probably expect much this season but with games against Gibson's Boro and then Forest to round off August we could all be wishing the season would end pronto by then. 

I don't agree at all, I think you're being massively pessimistic here for no real reason

Nice training top at least

2 minutes ago, jono said:

I really like the look of that side. I might be tempted to start Bird in one of the AM places .. his confidence will be high after the goal and I think he is better higher up the pitch, rather than as a deputy DM that was tried last year. ?

I agree, and let's be honest, he's just warming the seat for Bielik when he returns from injury. Bird lacks something to be that holding/defensive midfielder. He's played better when he's given a bit of freedom to play further forwards. He's got an eye for a pass but when he's played deep, he just ends up passing sideways and backwards.

Anyone know what's going on with Andre wisdom? Is he going to sign?

1 minute ago, RoyMac5 said:

Was he happy to be signed for a year with no agents fees?

We'll never know. There are players out there, we just have to find them. Submit the accounts, remove the embargo and we're good to go.

Just now, RoyMac5 said:

Where you thinking we might get some from then?!

Well for instance, Norwich signed pukki on a free. He was good. But they have a good recruitment team, we don't.

2 minutes ago, Anag Ram said:

If we can't bring players in, it'll be another 30 goal season.

And that's what I've been saying.

Forget Rooney for a minute, forget the coaching staff, forget the shambles off the pitch, it's all about the players. We need better players. It's as simple as that.

And I know with the current situation, it is going to be hard to bring better in. But not impossible.

But what I would say is, just from these few games, Baldock and Aluko are not it. They are not the answer. They will not improve us. 

6 minutes ago, B4ev6is said:

Well If the lads can keep that up I think be near top 6 or better that really annoy efl. And that git gibson.

Steady on

4 minutes ago, Rampage said:

I do not agree. Who have we lost. Who is training with us now. Not bad at all.

We've lost Clarke, waghorn, Marriott, Edmundson to name a few. All better than our current options.

Baldock, aluko, Carroll they're all just useless. Not good enough. 

5 minutes ago, Barney1991 said:

Couldn’t agree more I’m watching it at work and paid more attention to my work. If this is what we go with I don’t see where the goals come from tbh and could even score less than last season (is that possible). I don’t see any change of play to the last 15 games of last season where no one goes past the halfway line 

He's got nothing to work with. Most of these players are useless.

I don't see why roos gets so much criticism. He's a decent keeper. Makes crucial saves.

Baldock is useless.

new kit growing on me I must say

1 minute ago, BuckoBeast said:

Didn’t they finish 6th in La Liga last season 

I stand corrected. Still expect a decent game though, it's pre season after all

What is our transfer policy going forwards to ensure we can be a successful team on the pitch while still being a sustainable club off the pitch?

3 minutes ago, tombomb said:

Hi guys, I was a season ticket holder from the age of 5 and have vivid memories of the baseball ground and attended the opening of pride park stadium. My parents job moved me to the usa and then back to bristol,uk. I now only attend the occasional game included the bristol city away matches and the rest of the games I listen on RamsTV. The big question is.....

Does that make me a half fan? 

Not at all

59 minutes ago, BuckoBeast said:

Looking forward to this even though I expect we’ll be played off the park 

They're not that good

...but neither are we! Should be a good game

2 hours ago, MACKWORTHRAM said:

Bar the Lampard season. The last couple under Cocu I lost the buzz massively.

Yeah I can agree with that somewhat. It's no surprise given the football has been poor. When we get a proper team together and start playing well again, everyone will get that buzz. 

Got to give him a crack at it this season. His hands have been tied behind his back. Any manager would find the job difficult. The problem isn't the manager, it's the owner. 

46 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said:

Goalkeeper - good

Fullbacks - good

CBs - good (with free agents)

Midfield - good (with Bielik)

Forwards - missing a goal-scorer

Like the optimism but at centre back we are not good, even with free agents signed. Goalkeepers are inconsistent. Midfield with Bielik is decent but still need something else in there. In forward areas we are missing more than just a goal scorer. We need more pace and power. We just need more players all over the park. I believe we will sign some players but whether they are good enough to make us look a decent team, I'm not sure. 

Just now, paintingstandsatderby said:

There seems to be loads of discussion on Rooney causing Knights injury. ....Does it actually matter??? Could have been any other player in any other tackle. It's football and injuries are part and parcel of it.

Yeah I agree it's a non story really

No loss really. Our keepers have been crap ever since he's been here. Too many coaches. He came up with a couple of good set piece moves but that's about it.