Dman

So basically, they'll score goals and have a solid defence to stop others from scoring goals. Got you.

Opening myself up to the wolves here.... based on their records, Jones was / is a better manager than Martin.

I hate to go all MLG, but what exactly do you want him to say? 😂

yep - Fonte was the mainstay for them both, until he left in the January (and we saw little of VVD post that anyway)

FWIW, I don't disagree that I think he's be perfect for our new system (what I expect it to be). However, Chelsea paid the best part of 30m for him. I can't see them letting him drop down the championship, nor can I expect him to want to. I would say much more likley to return to france... possibly strasbourg, thier sister club.

I like this one. Offers us something different to what we have today, will cover for the countless mistakes whatever others of our useless CB's stay. THB, Stephens, Edwards, Quarshie, Sanda offers us a decent variety of experience (at this level) and youth. Wouldn't mind us replacing one of THB or Stephens with a more traditional, old school CB.

safe to say neither of these will be being used.

I don't know about the finances, but they have a brilliant squad for the championship. I'll be amazed if they don't comfortably walk it next season.

I guess it comes down to where we want to spend our money. For me, Downes has proven to be a top championship player (all be it in 1 system), but not good enough for the PL. Could we do better? probably, but do we need to right now. Personally, I think we have more urgent issues and I'd like to see us replace him next season, rather than this one.

I don't care how much they offer, under no circumstances should we sell Downes to a Martin side who'll be competing against us next season. We saw first hand how we fell apart when he wasn't in the side. It would be madness to give them a player who is so key to his system. They've got Skipp and Winks, both of whom are better than downes anyway.

Finally someone who is looking to turn the river itchen into the southcoast Riviera?

I'd say its more likley come from the new head of scouting bloke who was previously at hoffenheim

that's a shame.

wasn't he absolutely shite for Hull back end of last season?

In theory, it shouldn't be that difficult. Bednerak allegedly had intrest in Jan (I'm genuinely baffled that we didn't take that offer - madness) and isn't going to comand a huge fee. ABK is a waste of space, but clearly has talent. Will have intrest.. we will need to take a hit on him, but at least he'd be off the books and saving on wages. Could easily shift on loan worse case. Wood we paid peanuts for. Could easily see him getting a move for close to what we paid to a championship side. THB agent seem to have been courting him around, or hes had genuine interest. Suspect he'll have suitors in the PL, Brighton, west ham, Bmouth or a newly promoted side would probably take a punt. £20m that we paid will be tough to recoup. Taylor out of contract? That would leave; Stephens will probably stick around. Edwards, Sanda who is young but decent squad filler. We will defo need 1 more CB, probably 2.

yeah he'd be perfect imo. If what I've seen is accurate to how we set up, Still likes to play an agressive, high, man for man press. That means we need to have CB's who are aggressive, quick and don't get beat in the air. Tanganga ticks all those boxes imo. He was linked with Wolves in January though - I'll be amazed if a PL club doesn't take a punt on him.

Good ball player, bang average defender. Exposed many a time this season. Thinks hes better than he is. Get rid if anyone is willing to offer any more than what we paid.

Has Johansson actually been linked? I hope so as he is a great keeper. Dare I say it old school and keeps the ball out of the net - regardless of how good he is with his feet.

tall as well

are you a MLG regen?

It doesn't - but continue to sit on that high horse pretending you’re the beacon of all knowledge. The point still stands - If, by signing a striker who scores us the goals to keep us in the leauge, we break PSR rules. Its worth it. A decent number 9, could easily gain you 4-6 points (the current precedent set) Of course it doesn't guarentee sucess, but signing better players (which cost more ££) often gives you a better chance.

I'm sure Forest are absolutely gutted they decided to take this approach.

Mascherano aside (who was a CM at the time), none of these played in the PL. PL football is physical and full of atheltisim. You're comparing apples and oranges.

Rohl is my top choice - has been since January. I think he'll go really far in the game, however, Sheff Weds end of season form & him throwing his toys out of the pram leading to nothing short of unporofessional performances has put a huge concern in my mind. I think Rohl has some questionable loyalty morals. So If he comes and does well, as soon as a bigger side show interest, he'll be off. I also suspect he's probably holding off to see if something a bit bigger and better comes up. But you know what, I'm okay with that. I'd rather someone those better than us want in charge than someone noone wants. Alas, Jones, Selles, Martin & Juric. Still is a bit more of a gamble, but I wouldn't be against it. The summer is going to be huge for us - both players in and out. We need to get the new man in by the start of June latest to give them a summer and pre-season to give us the best chance of sucess. If Rohl wants to wait, we need to move on.

We're going to need 4 first team ready CB's I'd say. ABK, THB & Bednerak will all, almost certainly go - That would leave us with Edwards, Stephens & Wood. Adding someone like Keane, an experienced head, to help players like Edwards and Wood, would give us a really solid set of options. I wouldn't mind us shifting Wood on and replacing him if we can. Wouldn't be surprised to see Keane go back to Burnley though.