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You are right mate. I value our premier league position and hope we stay up. But there are certain principles that have been reinstated in our club under KLD and I would not give those up for survival. This isnt a one chance only thing, but accept it is one we should try to take. All said and done though, I back the club, they know more than me.

The principles that have made me fall in love all over again with the club are the academy and the connection between players and fans. The academy is our crown jewel, and it is so because we give players first team game time. The playeds connect to the fans because they represent our fundamentals of hard work, commitment to each other and a never say die attitude. They represent our city and our way of life.

I dont believe Regis or KLD are throwing those things away. I just need time to adjust probably. I do reserve the right though to challenge if Rigg is not a major part of it. We havent seen a talent like him for decades in my opinion. If we cant find a good role for someone like him then I will question my relationship with modern football and the desperation that seems to come about with premier league football.

The only way Riggy won't be playing is if he doesn't want to stay I'd say. I personally wouldn't want him to be playing too much. We should be looking after him. He played too much last year out of necessity, and those games mount up and tell later in a player's career. He probably won't be here then, but it's still our duty IMO.

You're right about the Academy. I have no doubt they also see it the same way. Half a dozen players or so arriving, which is inevitable and essential for any promoted team to have a chance, won't change that. But one thing leads to another, and as we've made it back up, and we have some means, we should try and stay there. IMO, there has been nothing in the recruitment that threatens what we have done so far, it's just a level or two up.
 
Well if he signs you better stop watching us lol

I've always liked him, always impressed me - very well rounded CM however, the cost it would take to bring him here isn't worth it imo

I could maybe see a loan deal but I think theres quite a bit of interest in him

He was shocking in Italy last season mind

It’s true what he says though, he wasn’t great for Villa. Had half a season then faded.

Juve didn’t fancy him at all.

From our perspective be a great step up in quality, but we wouldn’t be beating of competition with a stick.

I’d rather have Xhaka 6 years older.

I’ll be clear that I’d be happy with Luis as he would improve us, and I’d maybe get to see Alisha’s butt in real life.
 
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It’s true what he says though, he wasn’t great for Villa. Had half a season then faded.

Juve didn’t fancy him at all.

From our perspective be a great step up in quality, but we wouldn’t be beating of competition with a stick.

I’d rather have Xhaka 6 years older.

I’ll be clear that I’d be happy with Luis as he would improve us, and I’d maybe get to see Alisha’s butt in real life.
He was brilliant for at least 3 years imo
 
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I dont think we have had anybody since Murray who had the clubs best interests ar heart more than Kyril. I honestly dont think he is here to turn a dime. The big difference between Bob and Kyril is money. And by that I mean access to folk who can do deals. Bob left us the SOL. Kyril will probably leave us an established PL club. I hope he also leaves the UK best academy - he is on target for that after laurel and hardie almost has us a cat 2 setup. That would have been truly horrendous.

I am adjusting to the newer way of thinking. And I trust KLD implicitly. I am sure season 1 will be bumpy and I wont lose my head. I also have a pretty confident outlook about our chances.

We're going to be okay mate. You're right. KLD is the man. He is all in, that much is clear, and if we cop it this season, he'll still be all in.
One day, he will pass this club on, no doubt. But it will not resemble the tottering and declining club he bought.
 
It’s true what he says though, he wasn’t great for Villa. Had half a season then faded.

Juve didn’t fancy him at all.

From our perspective be a great step up in quality, but we wouldn’t be beating of competition with a stick.

I’d rather have Xhaka 6 years older.

I’ll be clear that I’d be happy with Luis as he would improve us, and I’d maybe get to see Alisha’s butt in real life.
I think he's a very good player but I'm also not totally buzzing about it - probably because of the cost tbf

Id rather Xhaka out of the 2 as well

Wouldn't complain if we did sign Luiz

I'm still hoping we make a cheeky bid for Connor Gallagher as there was talk of him being available
 
Well if he signs you better stop watching us lol

I've always liked him, always impressed me - very well rounded CM however, the cost it would take to bring him here isn't worth it imo

I could maybe see a loan deal but I think theres quite a bit of interest in him

He was shocking in Italy last season mind

Yep. Must be me. I just watched him and saw bad body language and not watching out for his mates too often. Too much has been spent on him though, so he must be a lot better than I thought.
 
22-23 I think he was quality for the middle section of the season, think he got player of the year, but other than that was in spells.
See I actually preferred him in his last season, but he he's not signing so suppose it doesn't matter.

Think he'd rather go forest for their Brazilian cohort and European football.
 
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Yep. Must be me. I just watched him and saw bad body language and not watching out for his mates too often. Too much has been spent on him though, so he must be a lot better than I thought.
You sometimes just get players like that though, when you watch them and don't see what others see

I'm like that wiyh Garnacho tbh, yes he shows glimpses but never been a massive fan even going back to watching him in United youth team
 
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I think he's a very good player but I'm also not totally buzzing about it - probably because of the cost tbf

Id rather Xhaka out of the 2 as well

Wouldn't complain if we did sign Luiz

I'm still hoping we make a cheeky bid for Connor Gallagher as there was talk of him being available

Gallagher would be textbook, how I wish we could fight for him.

Be beautiful to have a current England prospect in the mix. He can do all the jobs as well a 3 of him Elf and Diarra with Rigg and hopefully Dan in reserve would be adorable.
 
See I actually preferred him in his last season, but he he's not signing so suppose it doesn't matter.

Think he'd rather go forest for their Brazilian cohort and European football.

Aye, I agree.

I’m obviously not saying he’s ****e, I just don’t think he’s one that’s going to give us value for money, or one we can’t get a better fit than.

Mad to think we debating whether a Brazilian international ticks boxes.
 
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