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For as underwhelming as the start of the season has been I do think we need to give Will some time. As a club we were an absolute shambles off the back of last season. A lot of change needed and I think they did a lot of work in the summer to move on from that. Still big areas that need to be addressed (keeper, striker) but I think the last thing the club needs is more instability at the moment. I don’t dislike Will in fact I think he’s shown he’s happy to be ruthless with the team selection which is refreshing. He clearly is playing to win and a good chunk of our conceded goals have come from individual errors (again) which he’s usually punished by dropping those players. Im not sure promotion this season is the best thing for the club in the long term. I’d much rather see us stabilise and kick on next season with a bit of continuity and Will knowing exactly what he does and doesn’t need during the Jan/Summer windows. Obviously if it all goes tits up and we’re flirting with relegation in the next couple of months than sack him off and move on but if things improve, and recent performances suggest they are moving the right direction then I’d stay the course.

He had it dressed, looked like it could have been a gash from studs or something rather than an impact or twist etc. Undoubtedly uncomfortable but hopefully not long term.

Off the back of the past couple of games I'd actually be tempted to play Arma as a 9 (I know, I know) but I think with Scienza, Fellows and Either Azaz or Robinson it could actually work well. Wood should be a nailed on starter and I was very impressed with Jelert, would start him over Mads.

Don’t disagree with this either tbh. Poch did make a huge difference but the manager bounce doesn’t happen for everyone. Like I say he’s gonna be up against it very soon so let’s see how we go.

We were poor today, first half especially. I think it's too early to look at a style of play from him, he's had an unsettled squad and only just got players the profiles he was after in the door. I'd give him a bit more time but he's got to start getting a tune out of them fairly quickly.

Frustrating but not wholey unexpected with the new players bedding in and the skates up for it. I thought we looked slow and plodding, passes back and across seem to still be the default setting for some reason. Downes was woeful for me. The balance isn't right with both him and Charles in there together and I think Charles offers far more. The team looked much better with Jander on and I thought his calmness on the ball was pretty evident straight away, could end up being a big player for us and ideally I'd like to see him in with Charles from the start. Tough to judge Azaz or Archer because they got fed so little. I did think Fellows showed glimpses of what he can offer but all in all a pretty dower affair.

Still doesn’t strike as the type to mess around integrating players. Mads came more or less straight in, Azaz the same with the other two not registered in time for Watford. It think we will see a mostly changed 11 only question might be Jander but he looks handy from everything seen and if Still feels he is a better option than Downes or Charles I think he will come in.

I think it's only fair to crack this back out. Well done to the team at Saints. Excited for the season ahead.

Listening to Leo's interview it sounds like our team made contact weeks back on the move so this was well planned out in advance despite it coming down to the wire haha.

Possible, Saints may also hold an option year on his contract.

You could always grow your hair like that United supporter. Not sure who'd win that race.

I think in all 3 cases the monetary values involved are so relatively low on the balance sheet it doesn't really impact us. Smallbone has a zero value as he's an academy product. Missed opportunity for profit but no losses. Bree we signed for less than a mil and chaz I think was on a free. Salaries they would've likely already been reduced on relegation and then it's just up to the clubs to negotiate the share.

Some wonderful puns on those shop fronts.

Alice? ALICE...? ...Who the fuck is ALICE?

Between Smallbone and Bree, both have done a cracking job regrowing their barnets for their big moves.

In all fairness Bazunu looked very good in pre-season.

Gotta think with all the movement that Still took a good look during pre-season and went "NOPE!".

Good business for Millwall, he'll feel like a Rolls Royce compared to their midfield.

Odd deal length.

No news is good news. Someone's got to animate the final video game level.

Yeah most likely, but they are generally accurate and timely.

I think that article was just a lazy aggregation. Had Scienza's club listed as Hoffenheim 😂

Little summary for anyone wanting to keep tabs.

Just had a look at the squad size and it looks like (Provided Bree and Taylor get confirmed) we are down to 27 ish dropping further if we lose Edozie, Smallbone, Aribo and Edwards. Really good job slimming the squad down.