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Saw that tweet earlier, but didn't post it on here as I suspect it's no more than a wild guess.
Can't see why on earth that bloke would leave his role with Brighton to come here.
Looking increasingly to me as though whoever it is the move has hit a stumbling block, unfortunately.
 
If we can finish top half this season, or there or there abouts, it's been a brilliant step forward. There's no reason we can't given what we've seen and the quality of player we have at the club.

Like Rosie said, we need to look at the squad we have before we decide what we need, we still haven't seen M'Hand or Traore, or much of Vale or Simons. Presumably Scott, Williams, Cannon, C. Jones and Smith will be allowed to move on. Still have Allahyar and Tetteh to come back too.

His first priority should be tying Doc down to a new contract, we don't want that dragging on. We have the option, but it would really show commitment in the long term and his best years are still ahead of him. If he gets a call up to a Scotland or Ireland squad he might start attracting unwanted attention. Pelkas has a clause for a permanent fee, get him signed up. Despite what many have said about him, I'd also be buying Baxter. A 23 year old keeper with two seasons of Championship football is a prized asset. Salah we will have to wait and see, there's a clause there (a pretty affordable, less than a million pounds one) and given his potential (and the astonishment from Arsenal's fans) it's tempting, but without seeing him play I couldn't make a call.
Whilst I respect your belief in Baxter ST, this club has to be run on financial viability. We have a very able deputy in Matt Ingram who is ours and also has years of championship experience. We also have significant back up in Harvey Cartwright who has already gained International honours at below senior level and seemingly a very astute signing in the French keeper U'23's. Chelsea being what they are will likely be talking £1 million up to £2 million for Baxter who may have already plateaued as I dont see improvement in his game and for that money I'd rather be spending it in areas we definitely need help. The others you mentioned, definitely have to go, they're just not good enough for this club or level of football.
 
Whilst I respect your belief in Baxter ST, this club has to be run on financial viability. We have a very able deputy in Matt Ingram who is ours and also has years of championship experience. We also have significant back up in Harvey Cartwright who has already gained International honours at below senior level and seemingly a very astute signing in the French keeper U'23's. Chelsea being what they are will likely be talking £1 million up to £2 million for Baxter who may have already plateaued as I dont see improvement in his game and for that money I'd rather be spending it in areas we definitely need help. The others you mentioned, definitely have to go, they're just not good enough for this club or level of football.

Tend to agree
While keepers generally peak much later
I really can't see the potential in baxter personally
Especially for the cost it'd end up being
 
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Rosie did say that he was in charge of recruitment, so I don’t think we’ll be seeing another Acun led influx.

There was nothing wrong with going down the Turkish route and it wasn't a bad window. As with any overhaul, or any window really, some of the signings work and others don't. We've signed some fantastic players from Turkey, and some who've not quite lived up to it but the same can be said from the domestic signings too.

Realistically if we can finish midtable that's some improvement on last year.

We have a manager with a clear identity now so it makes finding players a hell of a lot easier. It was something Grant did extremely well