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I'd heard similar, and that he didn't particularly want to go at all, but was told before the season end that he'd be moved on.

If we could get all his wages covered then maybe but I’m not great on the return of the prodigal son. I’m hoping our SC replacement will be a lot better in the long run.

I agree we have a lack of dynamism in CM. As good as Downes, Jander, JWP and Bragg sounds, they are all a bit "samey" (Jander is a decent ball carrier but the others not so)

Or, a guilty pleasure. Just something you enjoy even though it's not the best, is incredibly derivative etc. I'm going with 'Equilibrium.' Very cool to look at with ridiculous 'gun kata' psuedo-martial art based fights, riffs massively on the matrix and any dystopian future rebellion story. Plot holes the size of battlefields.... But it somehow works for me. Plus Sean Bean upholds the cliché he represents.

I have it on good authority that Prowsey wanted to come back as soon as the season after he left (the summer we were back in the Prem). Apparently his family weren't settling well with living in London at the time. I think he'd be a good addition to a Championship squad. We need to remember the level that we're at.

Freddy Got Fingered - Outrageously unfunny 'comedy' Battlefield Earth - Never mind the dodgy scientology links, even without that it would be one of the greatest wastes of time in history.

A child amongst the two deceased 😥 Police have an open mind but seems a heck of a geographical coincidence.

TBF I would hardly describe 31 as over the hill. It's not his fault that he hasn't been played as much as he'd like. I'm sure he'd have been available for every game.

I like jwp I just don't think that Downes Bragg and jwp are good enough or different enough options as a group. A lot hinges on if we keep Jander and if not who we would get to replace him.

Millwalls defence isnt very good at dealing with the through ball - not much pace there. I went to the game against Norwich and Norwich created plenty of chances but finishing was terrible. And they had a man sent off. Conversely Millwall attack the same way generally, lots of through balls in channels. I think they are very beatable but you have to run your socks off.

Why are the only options an over the hill crab or no one at all. We can and should buy a dynamic charles replacement instead

I dont think it makes people mad, there have been some solid, reasonable reasons why, that have been stated above. Yes, he always had his plus points but, but Im in the against camp here, mainly because I feel he was a large part of the problem we faced for many seasons, ie: rotating the ball and essentially going nowhere. I believe he would be detrimental to the side for that reason and a few more that were, as I say, mentioned before.

I'd have him as long as we also get a more attack minded CM who can carry the ball. Him, Downes and Bragg would be appalling options.

I predict that JWP will look a class above in this league. Too much negativity about him for my liking. If hes asked to sit and hold then we will not see the best of him. If hes given license to go forward, getting tbe ball a little further forward than just in front of the defence then I think we will see how good he is. Sure theres probabaly younger quicker out there but this league has always required expereince and players that do the basics exceedingly well. Flair and higher talents are in tbe PL. We are not.

I wouldn’t say that’s essential for a CM pairing. Neither Morgan nor Wanyama were particularly fast but they were the best pair we’ve had playing there in my lifetime. JWP covers a lot of ground and is generally very reliable when it comes to fitness. I’d certainly have him back on loan, especially if it ,want we’d have a bit more money free to replace THB.

I'd say that's very ambitious! He's a cracking player, and needs to get regular games somewhere. I reckon he'll end up abroad somewhere.

The Eckertcist the nightmare begins, someone is watching you.

totally agree with this as the wish list. Not so sure on all the names though or that we'll be successful in recruiting the standard we want. Certainly don't see JWP as the MF we need.

Harvey Elliott on loan? He wants to play and will easily get 30+ games in our team. Ball playing dynamic midfielder, who looked good in the same England U21 team as Palmer, Rogers and Anderson. Bit ambitious maybe...

It'll be a shame when he goes, real shame.

Anyone saying they wouldn't have JWP back is mad, in my opinion. Just look at the lineup announcement yesterday, everyone complaining about the CM and not having enough options etc. Matsuki doesn't work there, Shea is gone, Jander is injured/looking to leave, downes will have suspensions. JWP will be a solid option, great around the dressing room for the squad and despite his limitations will always put in a shift.

If JWP is on a free then so be it, but I can't see West Ham letting him go on that basis. I hope we're not spending £2/3m that could be invested elsewhere in a more dynamic player.in MF, CB, or CF

Who to believe? Adam Blackmore (Saints Correspondent and Villa fan) or Jacob Tanswell (Villa Correspondent and Saints fan). Not sure either to be honest – sure JT's being a mouthpiece for Villa and trying to get Saints to relent on their asking price. Not sure AB's had any huge insights this summer