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Interesting options, but I’d be a bit surprised if we look to strengthen at CB, barring injury concerns (or Wood looking to leave). I’d have been happy with Falchener or Affengrubrer in the summer but suspect for Falchener that (Viking) ship has sailed. He’s since played - and scored - in the Champions League so might now be out of our reach. And no idea how that has affected his value bearing in mind we wouldn’t agree the fee previously. No idea about Taylor, other than he scored against us once. Could make the step up if we’re promoted ?

One less than from Dobbin not finishing a couple of one on ones. That’s without the Wrexham misses by all and sundry

A back up GK is a concern of mine if Ramsdale as expected leaves. I know we have Long, but I’d prefer a back up that we are willing to play if needed

A Pedigree Chump perhaps

Wasn’t this the same line trotted out for Mara for about two years

Obviously he’s the problem. Good job Russell realised he wasn’t up to it, or not fully committed to the process. There’s no room for anyone who isn’t 100% behind the process

Have to hope that they get it right, and that works for the club. But also that this isn’t a distraction from the day job in getting the team, and stadium right first. Without dismissing the intentions, it would be up Sports Republic street to focus on this and not the football. You fear they might look at the surroundings and expect everything else just falls into place. Yes, it’d be nice to recreate something in the area, but part of me doesn’t want a gentrified waterfront with poncey cafes for hipsters. There’s something to be said for arriving into a grimey location rich in history.

See he managed to balloon one over the bar from distance before the goal as well.

You’d have thought not, and I said earlier Blackburn would probably want £15m. But we have no idea what his contract contains re releasing him, making him aware of offers etc. It may be that the trade off for signing the extended contract is letting him speak to clubs who offer £7or £8m. Just can’t predict it. And their owners might just look at cashing in. Think we know how they’re viewed by their fanbase

Be surprised if Blackburn didn’t want £15m plus add ons in January.

Of the players mentioned, and from what I’ve read he sounds an ideal Larin Mk II but about four years younger. But I also read that Leeds would only release him if they sign an alternative, so it might depend if we are prepared to wait how the window pans out. Jan 31st for the signing perhaps.

Interesting angle to consider, but he’s really got the best out of some.

That means nothing to me.

And Jacket Potato place as well I think

A more recent Saints diving header that lives long in the memory was Marian Pahars v Everton, last game of the season 1998 or thereabouts.