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Think that tended to be more of a feature under Semmens when we identified players like Gakpo and Ramos despite never really having much of a chance to sign either. Sports Republic seem to have the opposite problem in that they've often signed the players they've identified - I'm not sure anyone would really have minded missing out on BBD, Archer or Downs. To be fair Spors hasn't really had too many misses though.

Definitely unlikely all the time we've got Archer, BBD and Downs still hanging around and probably not the best idea to try and convince someone who's already apparently rejected you once. Shame though as he does look to be exactly the kind of player we should have been signing to replace Stewart.

5ft 7" injury prone midget that hasn't played above L1 level. Sounds just what we need.

Thierry Small?

If BBD stays then it won't be out of design. Honestly, I'd rather play someone from the U21s and give them some experience than BBD.

You should be expecting a call from Dynamo Zagreb any moment.

Just guessing but signing Dobbin doesn’t really indicate a team that desperately needs to sell. I’m quite excited to see how he does but was more of a nice option to have rather than glaring hole that was a priority to fill. Suspect if we do sell THB then it’s a more pragmatic decision based on length of contract than anything else.

I would be concerned if Ronnie Edwards was replacing THB.

Doubt it, pretty much all were available to buy last summer and we couldn’t shift them then, if anything it’ll be harder to sell them for decent cash now.

Good to see you not getting worked up.

I’ll post an unpopular opinion. I’m not that bothered about losing THB. I’d rather keep him but I’m not sure he’s quite as talismanic as most people do. Thought he was quite poor in the premier league (although pretty much all the players were) and he’s got gaps in his game from a defensive point of view, probably because he lacks a bit of pace. Distribution would be a loss mind. If we’re looking at the Feyenord lad or similar quality then I think we’ll cope. I don’t think THB is terrible, he’s very good at this level and he seems to be a bit of a leader. Just don’t think it’ll be the end of hopes of promotion.

Have to say I find it hard to believe we'll sign another striker all the time we still have BBD, Archer and Downs here. That said, Ratkov does look an exciting player and a more obvious replacement for Ross Stewart. If we ended up with Fellows, Scienza, Azaz, Dobbin, Larin, Mubama and Ratkov to choose from then can't really complain about lack of options or quality.

I dunno and I'm in two minds on the profile for the midfielder. I can see the logic in going for someone a bit more experienced but then they're probably more likely to want to start than not (plus will probably be on relatively high wages that dictate they should be a starter), so who do you drop? Downes? Jander? If you go down the route of more inexperienced but with potential then they might be a bit more open to rotation and also keeps that conveyor belt ticking over. Will be interesting to see who we do bring in and the club have had plenty of time to prepare so you'd imagine they know who they want.

Surprised he's worried about security concerns. Last I heard he was spunking 5M on his own personal security.

My mate is a massive Man City fan and he's followed Mubama since he signed for Man City and honestly, he's obsessed with him. He's watched every single minute of competitive and non competitive games that Devin has played, he's even peaked over his garden fence to watch him kick some balls around his back garden. There's nothing this lad doesn't know about Mubama. Anyway, finally got around to chatting to him yesterday and he said, he thought he'd be a useful squad player and that it'll be good for his development but he's surprised that we haven't gone looking for someone with a bit more experience.