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Yeah I agree with this - what I saw in Matsuki was a player growing in confidence as he adopted the role(s) and instructions given him by Tonda. And the point of this coming season is to build on last seasons incredible unbeaten run -surely the best way to do that is to utilise the players that were involved in that run.

Stewart is a difficult one to call - on the one hand we know he can score goals, however his continued fitness is a big issue which has basically been managed by rotation with Larin. Has his fitness improved because he’s been able to take rest breaks and not over-stretch himself? Overall, as with many of the players, he’s a known quantity who was an integral part of a squad that went 21 + games undefeated. That’s a significant reason to keep hold of him IMO.

It’s far too early to get over-excited, however getting Peretz and Larin over the line is a huge step in the right direction. Just imagine if Spors and Tonda can get THB, Scienza and Jander to stay for a shot at the title - now THAT would be massive.

It would be a pretty amazing window right?!

Not sure where you’re going with this, but you do know AI = artificial intelligence and not short for Albert? 😂

If the lad gets a gig in L2 I’d be surprised.

People read and hear what they want to read and hear when they don’t have an open mind. Some want to believe the worst of situations most of time and then keep ramming down people’s throats for some strange reason. But here we are.

Must be AI. 😉

An excellent signing and for the first time in what seems like ages, one that gets announced AHEAD of ST sales. Dragan showing that he’s not messing about this summer in prep for next season. Very encouraging for the fans. What would be equally excellent is a statement of intent with THB, Bree, Scienza, Jander and Charles retained. Also giving the Captaincy to THB, although that might mean Jack moving on (but can’t see that happening this summer). The issue here is consistency of the spine of the team and maintain the siege and ‘hard done by’ mentality that must be coursing through the veins of the players now. Echo others thoughts that Larin needs to be sorted OR a replacement that has the same or better attributes. I’d not lose sleep if Archer was retained, but ultimately I don’t think he’s a good fit and we could do with a more suited player - an upgrade on Stewart and Larin would be ideal, but probably not feasible.

Unsurprising given they’ve not done that.

I think I understand what you mean, but I’m not sure there’s another player on our books who can do what he does as a box to box midfielder, particularly on the edge of the box waiting for an opportunity to score - which let’s face it, he does spectacularly more often than not.

As I’ve said above, that was on Instagram which I don’t subscribe to - I was thinking more along the lines of an OS statement.

Ah fair enough, although I was thinking more about a comment on the Saints OS. That said, perhaps they were advised not to say more. Interesting that THB makes the point that the players knew nothing - I do wonder if they’re that closeted.

Not sure if I saw that (don’t use Insta-bollox). Was it positive or negative?

Sounds like he’s prefect for a no.2 spot if we’re letting Ramsdale, McCarthy and Baz go. I can’t see any of them finding a place in our squad now.