Considering where we started (after the financial cock-ups and punishment came to light), it's been an excellent window so far. It is shaping up to be a good, competitive, squad but I do worry that the midfield might be a bit lightweight without the ball. I'd like to see a proper, experienced, no. 6 in there to screen the defence. I think I'm the first person to mention that in the last couple of seasons so I'm wondering if there's some kind of prize for football insight?
I hope I hope McCarthy gets a chance this season. If not starting then coming on to keep hold of a lead (hopefully). He’s got something about him.
For people saying can we have an embargo every window etc, I don't think our targets have actually changed that much in reality, other than potentially Frigan and possibly Famewo. I imagine we'd have been in for Ajayi, McBurnie and Lundstram regardless. I think the fact things are going quite well is a lot more down to having better staff now in place. I'm specifically referring to Dublin here and also to Jakirovic who in preseason seems to be getting the new signings and some of our 'write-offs' performing as we'd always hoped they would have done. It feels more like we've been working around the embargo rather than completely changing direction as a result of it.
Not exactly stirring any pot, he’s a very good player any one can see that so no surprise a few are looking at him. In my humble opinion see what happens at the end of this season, played well and there will be some serious bids from top teams in for him, **** off with your 12mil….
We've historically undervalued our players compared with similar quality players at so-called 'bigger' clubs. I remember the papers creaming themselves over Jack Clarke after playing a dozen games with Leeds (he ended up scoring two goals all season) and was sold to Spurs for £10 million. Meanwhile Bowen was quietly banging in a goal every other game for us with barely a murmur for over three years. Almost like they couldn't quite believe how good he was because it was only Hull City.
