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Gardner has 22 lol 3, 5, 9, 16, 17, 20, 24, 26, 29, 30 all up for grabs (31, 38, 40 and 44 are taken after that)

Oooooohh he was so nearly there

Dont worry be happy apparently

These are the only responses I can see that tackle why they feel it's wrong. Apart from @Richard who pointed out he feels its Xia overstepping the boundaries of the Managers areas of responsibility - Sorry if Ive missed someone out. In my opinion the disrespect is obvious, and intentional on Xia's behalf. So you all have a perfectly valid point. Some people aren't bothered by it. Others are revelling in it. That seems to be the main focus of everyones attention anyway. The ideas of it's not what we expect or it's normally done a different way come from a position of 'That's not the way we do things round here' though and I dont have a response emotionally or intellectually to that line of reasoning.

However the season pans out I think we have to be happy as a fan base that last years first team is effectively this years back up. Well played DrX, Mr Wyness and Mr Little.

I'm not upset and I'm not badgering you for a response if you don't want to give one. I was just wondering (and still am) the reasoning behind your point of view is all. I know you think it's poor form, you have stated as much. Without a why though, it seems a little '5 monkeys'. Anyway @snowychap peace and love, big hugs, hearty handshakes or whatever your own definition of a 'real man' is comfortable with

I'm always happy to disagree and don't think I'm hounding you but you explained what you didnt like to DDID (namely the head of the organisation using a public medium to air negative views about an employee). I was just wondering why you feel this is 'poor form', 'not ok', 'isn't fine'? Is it because its not protecting a corporate asset? Has any employment law been broken? Do you feel the criticism is unjustified? Is it just not cricket? Do you feel Gabby deserves more respect? You feel Xia should act with more decorum? Genuine interest, nothing else

By my own definition yeah. Also when I was about 6 I learnt this rhyme about sticks and stones. Seriously though what's the issue? Why do you think it's such poor form? Do you feel the criticism is unjustified?

I get why it might be seen as unprofessional by some don't get me wrong and I have no interest in trying to change your point of view, but I honestly don't get why it isn't fine? Is it because its not protecting a corporate asset? Has any employment law been broken? Doing something differently doesn't necessarily make it wrong and being honest about something is rarely a bad idea.

I know, he should have just gone on loan right?

well said that man. What an idiot. My child is sad over his favourite player leaving therefore I'm gonna whinge at the owner to try and weasel some sort of freebie. Or he seriously thinks Xia is there to parent his children for him. DrX Supernanny starting on ITV4 soon is it?

Total respect for handling this one in public. Thing is Gabby has seen off managers, team mates, ceo's and owners before. Seems like he wants to play games with DrX. can't say with what we've seen so far that Gabby's gonna win this one though. I hope Xia and RDM stick to their guns. I'd rather see Sellars, RHM and Green given a chance than ever see Gabby in the shirt again. Can't say I'm surprised at all though. He was always going to be the hardest one to shift.

Gollini Steer DeLaet - Elphick - Chester - Amavi Hutton - Richards - Baker - Cissokho Tshibola - Jedinak Westwood - Gardner Adomah - McCormack - Grealish Bacuna - Ayew - Agbonlahor Kodjia Gestede Subs: Bunn, Lyden, Green, H-Murphy, Kozak We go again

BBC BBC reporting McKirdy joining Stevenage on loan now.

No 3, 5 or 9 yet. Hopefully 4 and 11 become available

Adama has become Adomah. Carry on.

There's only one Aston Villa guys and girls

OOI do you mean Middlesbrough's best signing of the window or the Transfer window's best signing by Middlesbrough?

I reckon the biggest issue is the fine we'd get for fielding 12 players You are right though Westwood/Gardner and an unproven Tshibola/Lyden is looking like our weak link. Bacuna can't handle a central role. He lacks the awareness/intelligence for me.

OS pretty quick for the OS to be fair

YAY!! Welcome to B6. I know a few Bristol City fans who loved him when he was there.

Because you recognise the potential? Totally agree with BOF though good luck and good riddance.