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ABK’s passing out has been good

Jesus wood

I like Archer’s willingness to take it on either foot.

He got sold short a few times to be fair.

Thank god we got the ‘Here we go’ 😂

I think this shows a lot of the graft that Russ has put in that we don’t usually credit. That’s a colossal task to move that many on and recruit well.

Fernandes range and choice of passing is exactly what we need. Already look more assured on the ball than Charley

Late to the thread but only worldies tonight then? 😂

Given his new contract I'd be surprised if we sacked him on relegation. Seems to be a long term project.

Kostic would be a replacement/upgrade for Edozie essentially. Different type of player but same position.

Transfer market is still open mate. It’s clear we are trying to get those areas sorted.

Watched fellows a few times last season. He played a blinder against Ipswich in that 2-2 last minute draw. Realistically I think the club are doing the right thing. It's not the attractive, eye catching thing but it's sensible. Look at the number of clubs who have come up spent big and then had to sell off those players when they inevitably get relegated. Russ has said a few times when talking about players coming in that they want players who want to play for us. That seems to be a cornerstone of any conversation being had and probably includes a frank discussion on the possibility of championship football. I think that's the smartest thing we can be doing right now when you look at the amount of absolute shite we've had to shovel off the books over the past 2 years. I'd sooner be a yo yo club building a solid spine for years to come than spunk it all in one season and fall foul of loosing the majority of our team in relegation. Last season was one of the most entertaining seasons I can remember for a long time. (Close to 10 years) IF we can stay up then we can start to establish a base camp with a higher calibre of player.

Come off it, this "Style" got us promoted and provided a very entertaining season. It's never going to be a walk in the park post-promotion but get behind your team at least.

Wojciech Szczesny retired at 34 - I swear that lad has looked 40 for about 10 years. Shame could have been an option on a one year.

Given the sparse details it looks like maybe we weren't happy with the way the previous fracture was treated and healed. Strap up lads the next few days are going to be a rollercoaster.

Had a feeling this was coming given the delay between the supposed medical timelines and Russ' comments.

this strategy arguably diminishes our potential return on investment which is crucial for us to be sustainable.

I watched him have a couple of decent matches and plenty where he vanished and was ineffective. The other point with Broja is that his style of play was very well suited to Hasenhuttl's pressing/counter attacking style. I don't think he's as good a fit for Russball in any case.

My dyslexic brain read Les Ferdinand 😂

You could make this argument of a lot of players. Hypothetical =/= logical.

I’d take a punt on Alberto over Broja any day of the week. Vastly more experienced with a much better goal to game ratio and only a hair older.

In my humble opinion if we want to move the club forward we shouldn't be going back in for Ings or Ward-Prowse. Ings clearly doesn't want to be here, he's made that quite evident and there is nothing to suggest he'd be as effective Ward-Prowse doesn't add a great deal to what we have at the price he would command and would also be a bit of an awkward reappointment given his previous status as captain. I think there are likely much better progressive targets for that price that would improve us.

Also means if we need to move in January we can. Hope it works out.

Bazunu. That’s why I said long term. having a keeper like Bijlow in can only help his development once he’s fit.

Happy with that. Bijlow brings a ton of experience for a 26 year old. Statistically better than Ramsdale in most areas and hungry to play and get his spot back in the Dutch national side. And a permanent move gives great competition long term.