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17 Dec 2024 16:48:55
ED001,
Do you know of any targets Utd have in mind during the January transfer window?
Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - I don't at the moment sorry.}
1.) 17 Dec 2024 19:37:14
Hopefully a striker and left back.
Osimhen would be worth a punt if we could shift Rashford on. At lb I’d like us to go for Kerkez.
11 Jul 2024 21:14:04
ED002,
Are Utd conducting their transfer business in a more professional manner this summer?
Previously you mentioned how "Amateurish" the club was when dealing with transfers. Of course it is still early days.
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - They are shaping up to move to a better approach, so I guess yes.}
1.) 12 Jul 2024 09:34:53
It's almost criminal that the previous individuals involved in transfer business were so poor, you not only wonder how they even got to that role in the first place but also how they held on to it! The argument can't be that they were there to save Glazers money because they wasted millions of pounds.
I don't know the ins and outs of the process for transfer business but how they previous lot appear to be so spectacularly poor compared to, current performance of new individuals is amazing really.
2.) 12 Jul 2024 09:46:08
That's a good guess ed ?.
3.) 12 Jul 2024 15:56:56
Ports, it comes down to Woodward. He was arrogant enough to think that he actually knew something about football. I am led to believe by one of the football directors that all the decisions were his.
You may also recall him saying (echoing Arsenal? ) something about how winning the title was not important from a financial point of view. I remain amazed that the Glazers kept him in that position for so long. Maybe he had some kompromat on them!
The buck, as they say, stops with him.
4.) 12 Jul 2024 16:08:58
Shaw, I disagree. The book stops firmly with the Glazers. They appointed Woodward with no past experience of such a role. Woodward's ego was never going to stand up and say "thanks, but no thanks".
Business owners employing incompetent people to positions of power should not happen at this level, and if it does, it should be identified and that person (s) be removed very quickly.
This tells you all you need to know about how much the Glazers care about football.
30 Jun 2024 07:48:08
ED002,
Do you see Utd pushing for a deal for Branthwaite today?
Do Everton still need to sell players before the end of today?
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Manchester United and Everton are miles apart in valuation.}
1.) 30 Jun 2024 11:22:37
If this deal is to happen it'll be after today's PSR deadline.
In truth the PSR deadline has already passed. Clubs need the funds in their account by today, it's not enough to just have the deal agreed, but the transfer of funds has to have happened. Transfering large sums of money on a Sunday isn't likely or even possible in many cases.
I think United offered as much as they could while staying inside the PSR boundaries for themselves. That's why they looked at including players to bring the offer up as they needed to sell those players to raise the funds to add to the deal. As they couldn't sell them they looked at including them in the deal instead. Which was flatly rejected by Everton.
Once the deadline has passed and one of the really bad years (where we made a big loss) has dropped off United will be able to offer more. This increases further once they start selling some players and bringing in funds.
I fully expect United to go back in for Branthwaite and for a deal to be done for around the 60m mark, maybe including add-ons or with additional add-ons. Depends on how well we can negotiate and how much Branthwaite pushes for the move, as Everton don't HAVE to sell and they know that he will likely increase in value over the next season or so. Keeping him means they keep a great player and have an asset that is increasing in value. Absolutely no reason to sell on the cheap. That said I think United will still push hard for this deal. He is also one of the few players that might be worth paying a bit more for.
2.) 30 Jun 2024 13:01:29
Shappy I would be surprised if your interpretation of football club finance is correct, at least if clubs are run like traditional businesses, the money does not need to be in the bank account.
As for Branthwaite I’d be hoping the club is looking seriously at other options if Everton are demanding in excess of £60m.
3.) 30 Jun 2024 16:00:04
Wazza, that's the interpretation I've heard from several "football finance experts".
Any income after midnight tonight counts to next year's accounts not this year's.
4.) 30 Jun 2024 17:11:13
Shappy sorry pal but you are blurring the lines between cash in the bank and signed agreements. They are two very different things. At least from my experience running businesses. I’d be surprised if it was any different for a football club.
5.) 30 Jun 2024 17:34:32
No it doesn't.
6.) 30 Jun 2024 20:26:48
This is why accountants exist, to make sure the money on paper is where it needs to be when it needs to be.
United seem to think that the have the chance to get a player for a price that suits them quite possibly because of the position that the other club find themselves in.
Everton don't want to sell him cheap, United ont his circumstance have to be prepared to walk away if Everton will not sell for what they are prepared to pay.
Branthwaite isn't the player I would be prepared to go all in on, Silva is if we are looking at young CB.
7.) 30 Jun 2024 22:41:24
Oakbark, while I think Silva and Yoro for that matter are talented young CB's, I don't believe either is any better than Branthwaite is right now, having watched both of them on 5 or 6 occasions.
I think there is a lot of snobbery when it comes to talents playing in the EPL for "smaller" clubs. With fans preferring the fancy foreign name who they've never seen play more than once if at all.
Maybe Silva and Yoro go on to become better players than Branthwaite, they are both a couple of years younger after all.
Yet neither have shown themselves capable in the EPL, a league that has chewed up and spat out many top class players with more than 5 times the experience of either Yoro or Silva.
Absolutely no guarantees that either of them will adapt to the EPL.
While has proven he can excel in the EPL, that has to be worth something over the the others. He can also comfortably play at both RCB and LCB, meaning he can play with or cover for Martinez. Something neither Yoro or Silva could do. He also ticks a box in terms of homegrown players. Something that we have to consider given that both Evans and Heaton will either leave this summer or next. Along with Sancho, Greenwood, AWB, Maguire and McTominay. Which would only leave Rashford, Shaw, Mount to fulfill the 7 homegrown spots we need. None of which are guaranteed long term options.
Branthwaite is on par with both Yoro and Silva currently (albeit he is a little older), he is EPL proven, and counts as homegrown. For those reasons he is worth paying a bit more for as he is less of a gamble and offers more.
8.) 01 Jul 2024 05:17:19
Branthwaite being on a par with anyone is another completely unmeasurable opinion of course, he’s English and young and I get the appeal. I saw him completely rinsed on several occasions last season and don’t see the fuss. I suspect we’ll get him though and hope he rises to the occasion.
9.) 01 Jul 2024 05:57:58
shappy/ spenno
Everytime i have watched him against better teams and players he has been poor. maybe its everton and who he has around him. he does not strike me as a guy who is a transformational defender to build around. On yoro not being better I would have to disagree shappy. Totally different player and ceiling is very high.
Shappy you keep saying pl proven. The last two pl proven defenders we signed for a total of 130 mill have not exactly proven as good business. The only one I can think of that has being a success is Rio but then again he was different.
{Ed025's Note - you have obviously not seen a lot of Branthwaite ahmad, he is top quality mate and miles better than you have, i think he will end up at Old Trafford but not at the low ball price you are offering im afraid..
10.) 01 Jul 2024 06:17:57
Branthwait is potential. He's nowhere near the england team even when HM is ruled out with injury. So he is nowhere near a $70m player today.
Everton have every right not to sell him. Utd have every right not to buy. If we do end up getting him it will be a slow burner.
{Ed025's Note - he only just missed the cut for the Euro,s DB, so him being nowhere near the England team is not actually true mate, i agree that if slab head was fit he would have been selected before Jarrad but that says more about the incompetent England manager than anything else, i believe he will go to United though as he wants the move but i would have loved him to stay at Everton...hes the future..
11.) 01 Jul 2024 06:30:54
I wouldn't be upset with us getting any of three mentioned. Everyone will have the favourites amongst them, I suspect all three will be good buys over time.
As an aside supposedly as the 30th is a non working day, deals that go through today can be registered for the purpose of the accounts as occurring on the 30th.
12.) 01 Jul 2024 09:13:50
Ahmad, all three are young defenders learning their craft. As such all will make mistakes, it's how they handle those mistakes that will define them. Silva had a nightmare the other night for Portugal. It happens.
There is also a world of difference making a mistake for Lille or Everton and making a mistake at Manchester United.
Branthwaite has more experience, is a little older and has played for different teams and in different countries. From what I hear from people who have worked with him he has a top class attitude and mentality. Maybe Silva and Yoro do as well, but I've not spoken with anyone who would know that.
Considering that all three will be around the same price, and are probably all around the same level currently (potential might be different between them, but that means nothing unless it's realised) . We need to consider other aspects to see which is a better deal. Branthwaite is EPL proven, will have a lower chance of failure, is British and counts as homegrown, and is more flexible and able to offer more tactical flexibility to the squad. It's also likely that Branthwaite has more longevity at the club as English players rarely push for moves to big continental clubs. We know Yoro has his sights set on Real Madrid, and I wouldn't be surprised if Silva would want to got to either of the two big Spanish clubs if they came calling in the future.
Branthwaite isn't the sexy name, but for all those reasons when all three will cost the same it means Branthwaite is probably better value and the better option.
The only argument I've seen anyone put forward for either Yoro or Silva over Branthwaite is the very wooly and subjective "more potential" debate. Maybe they do, maybe they don't. They are different players who at this moment in time suit different styles of play. All three in my opinion have the potential to be amongst the best CB's in the world in 2-4 years time. Which for me means their potential is fairly similar. Yet as I've said potential is also potentially nothing.
They could flop at a bigger club, or in a different country, or they could pick up serious injuries that detail their progress.
While there is an argument that Yoro and Silva are performing at a similar level at a younger age, you can also argue that the physical nature of playing CB on a younger body that is still developing and growing could bring about more injuries in the long term. When I think of CB's who were playing regularly at the top level at 17 or 18 years old I think of Varane or more recently De Ligt. Both have struggled with injuries throughout their careers.
I hope that neither Silva or Yoro go on to have injury issues, but it has to be a consideration. While bringing them to the most physically demanding league to play in one of the most physically demanding positions at such a young age and while their bodies are still growing/ developing should also be something to consider.
13.) 01 Jul 2024 08:44:14
ED025,
I've not really seen much of JB, but he what I have seen of him, is that he does slightly remind me of Vidic.
Personally I think he would thrive alongside Martinez at Utd.
{Ed025's Note - i would think so too MH..
14.) 01 Jul 2024 09:52:33
Ed25, correct me if I am wrong but you support Everton? If so can you tell me if he is predominantly left footed or not? Obvs if we got him he'd play next to Licha, so would be on the right hand side and I've seen JB say himself he is both, but just wondering what your thoughts were. Thanks.
{Ed025's Note - hes left footed Elvis, i do support Everton mate and thats why i can tell you you would be getting an excellent young player if you did sign Jarrad, him and Martinez both being lefties would not be a problem though imo because they are both decent with their right foot as well..
15.) 01 Jul 2024 13:57:28
JB is best option available imo and I think he will do well.
Much better option than Silva or yoro imo if they are looking at him coming straight into the team. Miles ahead of yoro in terms of experience and proven ability.
All 3 are very good players obviously with JB carrying the least risk imo due to his epl experience.
Personally I wouldn't go near de ligt.
I think that ajax team had a freak season. None of the star players sold went on to achieve very much after their moves. All talented players who were young at the time had momentum on their side that season but no real superstars and they have proven that over time.
16.) 01 Jul 2024 14:52:22
ed025
I have watched him quite a few times given we got linked to him early in the year. I do actually watch a lot of games just to see players we get linked to or if its someone who all the big clubs get linked to. I am not slagging him but not a player I have watched that grabs my attention and I go wow. Solid decent young Pl defender but vey basic passing and distribution imo.
Tarkowski has better stats than Branthwaite by the way, that's for Shappy who loves stats.
All I am saying is maybe maybe the club did not low ball the bid and genuinely see him for that kind of value and there is a major valuation gap between us and Everton.
I think we would have already signed Todibo had it not hit a snag, which I would assume is a priority for us to get a right footed CB and might have nothing to do with BT signing or another left footed CB.
IMO if we are going to sign a left footer, Inacio from Sporting is a better player and makes a lot more sense, Release clause not too far away from BR bid that we made. age, passing, technically no comparison and speed all tick the box.
Finally, Is the Branthwaite interest really a back up for Martinez. Lots of reports last few days about us signing two CB's and maybe the club thought we can get him in as cover for Martinez at a reasonable price given ETH desire to have a left footed CB on the pitch at all times.
Finally, if he as good as some think, where are the other bids given Everton's need to sell. Chelsea, Villa, Spurs, United and even city who seem to buy a CB every year and a host of teams are looking for CB's.
If people are advocating paying 60 or 70 million for branthwaite then i am not in that boat. I would put that on the table on someone like arujo from Barcelona and see if we can get someone like him. oceans apart imo.
Finally, united fans never change, we all get transfer heat and want the club to splash money to only later say we were stupid paying that much for this player and that player lol.
{Ed025's Note - i think he will end up at UTD for £50m +add ons ahmad, but he will not be back up to anyone mate, if you get him he starts..
17.) 01 Jul 2024 15:02:05
@shappy you should go back to your 'several' football Finsbury experts and tell them they are not exists. They are talking rubbish or else you have missed heard or misinterpreted what they told you.
18.) 01 Jul 2024 15:17:45
Ed025
You may be correct on that one. I am just going by what eth has said in the past, where he wants a natural right footer and left foot cb combination.
Last year we had 5 right footed and one left footed cb in the squad and he always talks about balance and passing lanes. I don't believe he will play BR and Martinez together but let's wait and see. It goes against his philosophy, which btw most other top teams do the same thing.
I trust whatever the club decides to do and believe we are in the market for two cb's. Lefties are harder to find and he may be our best option if Inacio is not gettable.
{Ed025's Note - you want him and he wants you ahmad so i believe there is a deal to be done mate, top players can play on either side imo..
19.) 01 Jul 2024 15:42:09
50 mill is decent ed. I think anything around 70m is just crazy.
They're also quoting DeLigt at 40m+, I think that would be a better bet. But I'd imagine they are looking at both. God knows we need it ?.
{Ed025's Note - yeah angel but the home grown factor and the fact he is young may make Jarrad the better option for you mate..
20.) 01 Jul 2024 16:20:57
And now I feel truly old, with de Ligt at 24 being less than half my age. Not even in his prime.
21.) 01 Jul 2024 18:49:52
Ahmad, with Martinez being out most of last season which left footed CB did we play to meet EtH's preferences?
Hell, we played most the season with a right footed left back let alone a left footed centre back.
Yeah, sure I'd imagine most coaches would like a right foot/ left foot balance throughout the team, but given that less than 12% of people in the world are left footed that makes it practically impossible.
22.) 01 Jul 2024 18:51:39
I wouldn't go near De Ligt personally. Massive wages, patchy injury record, and he hasn't truly convinced at either Juventus or Bayern since leaving Ajax.
He has potential flop written all over him.
23.) 01 Jul 2024 19:52:20
Thanks Ed, yer I think so too. Still not certain we will definitely sign him but he is a top prospect for sure.
{Ed025's Note - yeah Elvis, that SJR needs to put his hand in his pocket mate and start spending, its not as if hes spending it on hairdressing or anything is it.. :)
24.) 02 Jul 2024 22:34:20
If your club was not in the PSR door do and needing to make transfers prior to the end of season deadline, I would be delaying sales until after the new season start, could also be the case that teams spending want to wait. There is also the Copa and Euros going on which I think may slow down a fair few deals. I think it's quite understandable if a player wants to sort I tbout post tournament and just concentrate on that for now.
I know the American sports with salary caps, yearly bonuses etc are strongly guided in their actions by the financial aspect and what counts and when and would assume that the number crunchers in football are thinking along the same lines whilst the mechanisms are very different, the timing of the deals will now be important to clubs, they need to account for PSR, amortization etc etc you have to know what you spent over the last 5 seasons and what your still accounting for and then freeing up in sales on the accounts this year money to spend which you may account for over 5 years but knowing that you have to also consider you need to potential nake sales in each of the following four years for this year's purchases.
Football manager is going to start getting really complicated now.
25 Jun 2024 12:32:39
Afternoon ED002,
Is a move for Lunin still viable if Onana leaves this summer?
Do you see Onana staying?
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Lunin is not an option.
Andre Onana (G) Not worked out and could be offered to Michael Emenalo as Manchester United look to upgrade - could stay as second choice as Bayindir wants out and Heaton will be out of contract.}
1.) 25 Jun 2024 13:21:27
Thanks ED002,
It's quite quiet at the moment for Utd. Do you expect that to change once the Euros have finished?
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Yes.}
22 Jun 2024 12:34:40
ED002,
Is Mourinho interested in taking Lindelof to Fenerbace?
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Victor Lindelof (CB) Manchester United invoked a one year contract extension in January – although Fenerbahce offer an option. Rejected a proposal to move to Everton as part of a deal for another player. A wildcard might be Inter Milan.}
1.) 22 Jun 2024 14:54:24
Thanks ED002.
2.) 22 Jun 2024 15:31:45
Sounds like we may still be working on a deal for branthwaite.
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31 Jan 2025 09:39:38
ED001,
Who in your opinion should Utd be looking at for CF options?
Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - Boniface or Gyokeres seem the obvious options.}
1.) 31 Jan 2025 10:32:23
Cheers ED001.
I was hoping the club could bring someone in during the January transfer window, but it is looking unlikely now.
{Ed001's Note - i am surprised as it does seem a forward is a desperate need for you.}
2.) 31 Jan 2025 11:58:51
Agreed ed001. Hojlunds head is gone too.
{Ed001's Note - he doesn't look right at all. Maybe just needs time, but right now he looks like a player out of his depth in the Prem.}
3.) 31 Jan 2025 12:23:04
Rumours that we may sign Tel from Bayern on loan.
4.) 31 Jan 2025 12:36:42
Too late.
5.) 31 Jan 2025 13:04:31
ED001,
A loan move in the summer would be good for Hojlund, unless they get a good offer for him.
{Ed001's Note - I think so too.}
6.) 31 Jan 2025 18:41:48
It's on them ed001. They messed up, too much too soon. Played to his strengths when he came, now feels like he needs to come short, get physical etc. and you can see the players second guessing whether or not if they should play it to him, be it short or long or through the channels. I feel like Bruno and Co have lost confidence in him.
75m for a young lad, not even as a backup was crazy stuff.
I hope the weight can be taken from him and he can relax a bit. He certainly has the attributes, but confidence is everything when you're a forward and his has evaporated.
{Ed001's Note - you make good points.}
20 Jan 2025 21:50:09
ED001,
What is your opinion on Dorgu from Lecce?
Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - I have not seen a lot of him, but he looks very good going forward. Not really seen him under pressure defensively.}
1.) 20 Jan 2025 22:10:24
Cheers ED001.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome, sorry it is not much but Lecce are not exactly top of the watch list!}
2.) 21 Jan 2025 02:00:22
Ed001,
Haha, that's why I thought I'd ask you. I don't get much chance to watch a lot of football these days.
I used love Football Italia back in the 90s.
{Ed001's Note - that was brilliant. I was in love with watching Baresi and James Richardson was a great presenter.}
3.) 21 Jan 2025 05:27:07
Ed001,
Then Maldini came along. What a defender he was.
{Ed001's Note - he was amazing, I do love to watch a player like him, one who actually knows defensive positioning and how to defend. In England, people tend to like poor quality defenders like Sol Campbell, because they make last ditch tackles. But that is because they are not good enough defensively to see off an attack by simply putting themselves in the right position to deal with the danger. Instead the like of Campbell have to chase back and throw in a last-ditch tackle, which looks great and excites the crowd but is actually poor play.}
4.) 21 Jan 2025 13:56:36
Exactly Ed Binsaka is another one, people on here kept saying he was good because the last ditch tackles, but mostly all caused by poor positioning.
{Ed001's Note - who or what is binsaka?}
5.) 21 Jan 2025 17:21:25
Ed001,
I'm not sure there will ever be another lb like him again. He certainly set the bar very high.
{Ed001's Note - he was truly a great player. Every young player should be made to watch videos of him to learn about positional sense.}
6.) 21 Jan 2025 19:59:10
ED001,
Hopefully Luke Shaw is reading these posts.
{Ed001's Note - can he read?}
17 Jan 2025 19:33:21
RIP Dennis Law. A great player for the club.
1.) 17 Jan 2025 19:56:24
Denis.
2.) 17 Jan 2025 19:59:08
Long live The King.
3.) 17 Jan 2025 19:59:31
The word legend gets bandied around at times for ex players but Dennis Law was a true great was a true legend. Rip.
4.) 17 Jan 2025 20:14:44
One of the all time greats! Farewell the . Lawman RIP!
5.) 17 Jan 2025 20:56:44
Have his tattoo on my leg. Devastated
Absolute legend.
6.) 17 Jan 2025 21:45:38
The original King, what a man and player he was. RIP fine sir.
16 Jan 2025 13:24:07
ED001,
Mbuemo has been linked with a move to Utd. I've never really seen him play, otherthan the odd highlight here or there.
Do you rate him?
Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - very decent player, maybe a little lightweight and not really a clinical striker, but good at cutting in off the right. Just seems an odd one as Amad is doing so well on the right where he likes to play. Obviously he would play in front, but he would be more central which doesn't seem to play to his strengths.}
1.) 16 Jan 2025 14:15:26
Thanks ED001,
I hope the club focus on a proven goalscorer. It is desperately needed.
{Ed001's Note - yeah I would say it is what you need more than an Mbuemo type. Though he is a very good player, he is just not an out-and-out goalscorer.}
20 Dec 2024 10:30:16
I don't think we will see Bayindir in goal again any time soon.
I'm hoping we start to see RA first choice 11 week in/ out in the not too distant future.
1.) 20 Dec 2024 10:58:07
I feel for the likes of Bayindir and Foster. Selected for one game every blue moon and don't get a chance to build up any momentum. Some goalies are just so sluggish with the ball at their feet, can't do that any more.
2.) 20 Dec 2024 11:45:55
What momentum, they are keepers not juggernauts :P.
3.) 20 Dec 2024 12:16:45
Its so important to have a good number 2. Not only to be able to slot in when called upon seamlessly, but also provide competition to your number 1 that improves them. Look at Kelleher at Liverpool and Ortega at City.
Unfortunately, Bayindir is so far off ever competing for number 1, it probably gives Onana an easy ride. He is a championship keeper at best, and even then I think he would struggle with the physicality.
I know its not as urgent as some areas that need addressing in the squad. But I would look to replace Bayindir in January and Onana in the summer. We need to stabilise the position to move forward, we can't keep having the Goalkeepers cost us games.
4.) 20 Dec 2024 12:29:38
Spenno,
That's why I can't see him being in goal again. It is too much of a gamble to try and get a keeper match sharp.
He may need a few reserves games aswell.
5.) 20 Dec 2024 16:54:36
As much as I don't rate Onana, sometimes the best players aren't always on the bench.
6.) 20 Dec 2024 19:41:53
I miss the days when we had Romero as backup. But then again I miss the days of VDS in goal too. Best keeper I've ever seen.
7.) 20 Dec 2024 20:51:25
Remember DDG was pants to start with as was/ is Onana. Keepers do need a bit of time same as all players. The difference is you can make an error as a player and get away with it, you cannot as a keeper.
I do feel for Bayindir as well.
8.) 21 Dec 2024 01:17:44
Kurtis, Kelleher takes 2-3 games to warm up usually ask any Liverpool fan.
9.) 21 Dec 2024 05:00:36
bayandir made one mistake by not pushing the ball out on the first goal and happens and many golie's do that and it was not like he had a mare the rest of the game. The 4th goal is foul man and can't blame him for that.
I think we will see him play again. like all players they need some game time to get into the flow of things. he has hardly played.
03 Feb 2025 11:40:45
We definitely need a CF. Maybe a late bid for David of Lille?
20 Jan 2025 14:08:38
They really are starting young if he is 2. The world's most expensive toddler.
03 Jan 2025 13:14:50
Burrenwayboy,
I still can't believe the club triggered a 1 year extension for lindelof.
04 Dec 2024 14:06:02
Ken,
I agree with you. The club needs to raise their standards aswell. I do believer others should leave before Dalot. However, Utd could do with the money, if the PSR rumours are to be believed.
26 Nov 2024 10:24:07
Caolan_2
Unfortunately I can't see either playing for Utd. I'd love Utd to pip to Davies on a pre contract.
18 Feb 2025 21:54:35
It is possible.
03 Feb 2025 15:11:59
With the transfer window soon to shut, we will have to look to our youth players.
Perhaps this may be a blessing in disguise. Blood a few players over the next month in preparation for next season. It may unearth a few gems.
Im sure most of us would agree that we would rather have seem Amass given some minutes over Malacia. With our options off the bench being poor and having over the hill players taking up spaces, a youngster could easily replace them.
The counter argument is throwing them in at the deep end, but sometimes it is necessary.
03 Feb 2025 11:41:51
His first knee injury wasn't too serious. This second looks serious. I'd imagine he will be back in October.
02 Feb 2025 14:24:19
Hopefully Shaw can stay fit and have an impact for the rest of the season, so much that another club comes in for him.
That would be the perfect scenario.
02 Feb 2025 12:47:56
I wonder if the club will sign a forward before the transfer window shuts?