OldNick

Thanks but a bit late as somebody has announced on here he's signed !!!

It is a shame we are being ungrateful to RM he wasnt too bad, although his football was boring but it became successful in the lower league. Im delighted with the upgrade in IJ though, and at least seeing some more attacking play

I know its 2026 but not sure exactly when his contract is up. The club will have got the vibes from his agent and SAA attitude. If we loan him out he comes back with less than a year or even a year on his contract left he still will potentially run his contract down. Take the money for him now as in a years time it may be half. Juric i assume has told them he doesnt rate him enough and from what ive seen hes pretty lightweight, modern football needs a bit more physicality I believe, especially trying to get promoted in the Championship

I think I may try and keep this alive every time we are due for a new page lol

It is a combination of loss of confidence and perhaps not liking IJ and his manner. He was obviously close to RM and he and perhaps Fraser are missing him a bit much. I truly want Downes to fit in as he could be good, but he does seem to have lost pace and bite

seems Downes doe not have the heart for us now. He really has been a disappointment this season

If you listen to last niights Total Saints podcast, you would have heard Alfie House (Echo) explaining that Sam only has about a year of his contract and so probably will run his contract down. Therefore take the money now, letting him go on loan will not help us as we will be paying wages and then he can slip off for nothing a few months later. Him and Meghoma came at the same time and we will have made about 20m for us.

Crikey, replace Charles, Edozie !! I would have thought both being older and more experienced would make them ideal next season, even Small bone.

I do agree that I miss the fun and banter but all good things come to an end, Farmer Saints resignation was a hammer blow as he did get good stuff

Im sad you think this but perhaps the arrogance and told you so posts may set you up for a bit of sniping. As I made clear all I time I think it is just a bit of fun and didnt take your info as serious. When any news broke in official channels there would be some wild explanation why your 'clue' would fit your pic . Your youtube channel is bound to give you an healthy income as the hits will be awesome im sure. Do you do a live feed or just put up images of a Austin Allegro etc ?

fair point although, i think he will get a few in

Our players are still learning the man to man system. It is a complete change to what most players have been brought up doing

I did hear a couple of weeks ago from someone close to Staplewood that Juric has ruffled some feathers. I think I did post that at the time. I do hope FD is not one one of them but in time he may come around to the fact that IJ is ok

I missed clue about Sam leaving, or is his nickname Bjork

thats fair, its all a bit of fun as far as Im concerned, after all the perceived answer is after the news is broken.

Have you ever seen the film Being There with Peter Sellers, it may be apt 😀

Or it could mean that

Does this mean how poor that league is or has Che developed somewhat?

Well the punishment would not be in the season you overspend. The ultimate idea for doing thiis is to stay up the first season back. Once achieved we would likely be in position to absorb a 10 point penalty and re establish ourselves. It seems to me that if you play by the rules you wont survive in the PL. A constant yo-yo if you're lucky. The yo-yo is all well and good but once the yo-yo elastic snaps you may slip into Championship obscurity for decades or worse. Im not saying we should do it but may be something to consider

All this romance for ex players who have let their contracts roll down so they get big paydays elsewhere. I dont want him back and he was always only OK

You cant lay this at Jurics door. What has Archer done to make us feel he is any good. He helped destabilise our season with the pathetic penalty v United (never taken one before apparently) Had he let another , or himself actually score who knows how the season may be now. When hes been on what has he done, less effective than Adama

perhaps, but that day !!!

As I asked earlier in the season on a thread, would it be worthwhile overstepping PSR and get 10 point deduction the following season if it meant staying up the first season back. Interesting that Everton, Forest and perhaps Leicester have done so and survived the hit.(Leicester so far)

Exactly, to see some of the COT members posts over the years, I cant fathom how they could fill out a crossword with the answers at the back of the book. I take it s a game and can be amusing, Turks is a wind up merchant and the place is better for it. We dont have to read it unless we choose too