Lerner's Driver

This thread runs into trouble more often than Johnathan Kodija's shadow of his former self. The content is about as predictable as a Neil Taylor decision to check his run. And the argument is about as likely to be won by anyone as Steve Bruce is to embrace a tiki taka philosophy. We go again.

This one sentence defines the Steve Bruce factor. Frequently effective... just about, somehow. Rarely compelling or convincing.

In and of itself, it's no great revelation, you are correct, but I am comforted to have it confirmed that we are still trying from someone who knows his onions. With him the details will come and you know you can trust them. It's certainly not the worst ITK ever!

How come?

Loans to buy plural

That's hilarious!

Avfctransfers confirms late Fulham bid but still expects us to get him.

I liked how he spoke. A little nervous to reflect the big club move, but still confident about what he can bring: a mix of total commitment and a touch of skill. The definition of young and hungry with a desire to impress. Got a good feeling about John. Vive la revolucion!

Validation for a fragile ego?

Cack monger. Weirdly commited to following all the latest developments and then presenting them as his own. A master regurgitator at best. Not to say he's wrong in this instance, just that it won't be his 'insider information' he's sharing.

Hero and Villain!

Avfctransfers says Bryan and McGinn will be having their medicals tomorrow, so that's as good as 'welcome' to Villa for both. Both decent acquisitions.

He will be missed when he goes and he will go before we become anything like a force to be reckoned with, so would we accept £25m if Spurs bought him and loaned him back for this season? I would.

We are probably looking for one. Won't have Jack's attributes, but who does.

Agreed.