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There was also a significant portion of that budget that was taken up by players he didn’t sign himself, nearly all of which were old. Not a criticism on anyone, we all know the situation, but given the option I doubt those are the attributes he would’ve spent the budget on.

This guy paid for beers in the local before Rotherham’s last home game of the season. Warne has always been big on character.

Ooof stand corrected. Is Barkhuizen not there then? I thought I saw him in some pictures previously.

Warne has touched on this previously. Forgive me as I’m trying to do it from memory as I can’t remember exactly when the interview was, but it was essentially talking about getting a feel for them when they’re away from the ball, their reactions to different events within the game. There’s just certain things you don’t get from video. I would personally imagine you wouldn’t take the step to go watch in person abroad unless you have some serious interest.

No, that’s Barkhuizen.

Ward put something up with him pushing kids in one of those shopping toy car things at Westfield Stratford. Fornah looked to be buying clothes or something or other.

Unlikely to be Linz though. Contracted til 2028, only extended a few months ago. AGF Aarhus, their opponents in the cup final, have numerous players of a good age out of contract this summer though if Transfermarkt are to be believed.

Silkeborg play Copenhagen tomorrow and in the Danish Cup Final next week.

One to spark another debate no doubt… but Liam Rosenior has underperformed with that Hull squad.

Good, I like the sound of that. Dutch and Scandinavian players seem to be getting more and more common in the Championship, as do Japanese players. Anecdotal, I know, I haven’t ran any numbers!

Seen a few suggestions for Phillips from Barnsley. I actually rate Luca Connell much higher. Been very impressed with him several times. Younger than Phillips too.

Nah, he’s pretty solidly a CB in a 3 or a right back.

Sunglasses not so weird but that necklace… yeah, I have no words on that one

Has Hourihane gone a string round his neck for his sunglasses?! 😂

Not actually a bad shout. Removing the bias of him being here as a kid, it's the type of loan we should be looking at anyway in this league.

Of course, I've said on another thread something like 12-17th would be a good result. But as far as recruitment goes, no restrictions other than our own budget will be fascinating to see who we end up targeting to try and achieve the style of play he's spoken about.

Shudder to think how much they pay Iheanacho.

I'll wait for Oldben to post this before reading it, thanks.

Warne has always talked a pretty good game with regarding what he likes. Fast, athletic, pressing, front-foot etc etc. Aligns with what I'd to see too. He's always been hamstrung in delivering that with the players we've had at our disposal and those we could realistically get under restrictions. This is a major chance to see if he can actually put those ideas onto the pitch.

14 league goals with numerous penalties, don't go overboard. He won't be hitting double figures this season. There's nothing wrong with being a realist. Warne dropped him last season as he wasn't good, tried to replace him in the summer and failed. He performed above expectations, but that doesn't mean we wouldn't have been better had we managed to get a replacement. And it certainly doesn't mean he's somehow going to go and perform in the Championship at 33. Bit part muscle when we need to get stuck in is a perfectly fine role for him.

Yeah, the list is clearly guff.

Yeah, not sure why this is a surprise. There would be no need to have an early bird renewal phase otherwise.

yup, I did. And he did better than expected. I’d have still preferred we had signed someone instead, like. Now you’re asking him to do it again at a higher standard? No ta.

One of those you'd let him go on a free if you could find a taker for his wages.