Inevitable, and sad to say, but I think its for the best. Too much water had passed under the bridge here for him to ever be involved and fully integrated again. Wish him all the best - nice move for him.
Dammit, I know it didn't work out for him but I really wanted it to. Good luck Ricky! No malice. Can't help thinking that CH's system really did him in.
I wouldn't want to get rid of Hooper... every time I have seen him playing I have been impressed by his work effort and general skill
We can't get rid of Hooper now, Even with Mbokani coming in.Jerome, Mbokani and Lafferty is still a weak selection to account for injuries, fatigue and making tactical changes. I think we need a Striker and a CB still. Feels really unlikely we will do both. If we do somehow manage it, what a deadline day for a change! I can see Maybe Walters coming in...But now WBA are interested, could maybe see Sadio going to Spurs and Pulis reuniting with Walters. If the foreign leagues can't buy anymore, and didn't get cover, It's unlikely we will sign a first team CB. They won't be able to replace him.
When does the Greek window shut? Did Laffs make his move or is there still time? Edit: just checked looks like Greece window is shut, so won't be a permanent deal. Not sure if they can do loans still.
I'm guessing Afobe isn't happening now, hence us finally pushing through the Mbokani deal, which is a real shame as from speaking to several Arsenal fans I'd got myself rather excited about that prospect. Significantly less excited about Mbokani, of whom I have far lower expectations, though Sunday's game screamed out for a bigger, more physical presence up front so hopefully he can provide that at least. And contrary to my writing off of The Wolf last season, I'm genuinely disappointed that he's not been given a crack this year, particularly as he was able to get himself off the mark last week which surely would have given a massive boost to his confidence - an area generally accepted to be his Achilles heel. Ah well, I have faith in the gaffer and McNasty to have made the right decisions, just hope they end up bearing fruit.
Anyone sad / desperate enough to sit around glued to their monitor screen until 18.00 hours may find this useful - a dedicated NCFC deadline day thread: http://readnorwich.com/2015/09/01/deadline-day-live-blog-2/?
Brilliant thanks mate. Will be checking from my mobile when I get chances throughout the day at work. 6pm is a crap time to Finnish. Won't get a chance to sit infront of SSN through the night!
Haha, that was my iPhone self editing. Didn't notice as I'm checking between hedge cutting. Even put the cap F in front of it.
Mbokani's first interview: Interesting point about french speakers in there. Mulumbu, Bassong, Tettey, Andreu and Odjidja all speak french to varying degrees, so that should help him settle in.
Steven Naismith has been mentioned before on here, and is back again. Not too unhappy about that. Typical AN target. Hard worker, not totally sure how many goals he would get. Worried a solid defender rumour hasn't emerged yet.
