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Wow.

Is Ings warming up yet?

Just now, sidcow said:

Still not announced. 

True, but it’s a lot of smoke. I’m hopeful we hear something after the game.

Just now, sidcow said:

So not announced then. 

Romano the tap in merchant has reported it also.

If this is true, then absolutely incredible by the club. Great times.

1 hour ago, maqroll said:

Gerrard sounds as if we'll be signing several. 

I can’t see more than 2-3 first teamers coming, but wouldn’t be surprised to see a couple of back ups also.

32 minutes ago, paul514 said:

Don't have a second specialist right or left back. Need upgrades in DCM and CB

I agree on the fullbacks. If Cash or Digne get long term injuries we’re in trouble.

Just now, villa4europe said:

+ a full preseason and a bit of luck with injuries and then theres only one international break at the end of september due to the world cup

easy to forget what a mess pre season injuries, international games and covid made to the start of our season, bailey and even buendia should hopefully be like new players next season

and then the kids back from loans to have a look at them too

i dont buy in to us needing 5 to 8 players

Completely agree, I’m optimistic. I know we’re used to things going tits up, but I have faith in the management. Bailey actually being fit enough to play would be a huge bonus as I think he’s a real talent.

21 minutes ago, Steero113 said:

I think what he's saying is that as it stands, our starting point in terms of squad quality is much, much higher. 

The only players from their squad I would take would be Guimaraes, ASM, Joelinton 2022 and possibly Wilson. 

We have grossly underachieved this season for the players we have. 

That was my main point.

21 minutes ago, duke313 said:

So you think Newcastle will sign a lot of players and they won't gel, but we will sign a lot of players and the magically will gel?

No, I don’t think we’ll sign a lot of players. I think we’re a CB and a CDM away from being a really strong team.

3 minutes ago, duke313 said:

Based on what?

I don’t see their squad being anything better than ours. I also have faith in our recruitment, I believe we’ll be well placed to be very competitive next season. I imagine they’ll sign a lot more players than us and as we have all seen, that takes time to take effect. 3/4 quality additions is all we need. IMO.

5 minutes ago, duke313 said:

They will be a more attractive prospect than us in the summer. They have a 'project' as well and can offer more wages.  I think it will be a long time before we finish above them again.  

I think we’ll finish above them next season.

McGinniesta

1 minute ago, MrBlack said:

How does McGinn keep effing starting. If you love him so much, rest him. If he's not good enough,  rest him. It makes no sense.

I like McGinn a lot most of the time, but he clearly needs resting.

3-1, I really fancy us tonight.

Anyone up for Joe Gomez?

I honestly think it’ll be one of Bissouma and Phillips, and one of the rumoured CDM’s from abroad. It’ll be whichever one we can convince from the big names, they’ll have a lot of big offers as well as ours.

5 minutes ago, sparrow1988 said:

That's bettter

He’s a Grealish fan.

We’ve played some nice stuff in patches today.

Piss poor that.

3 minutes ago, Zatman said:

For 3 months we were told he was the key to the Gerrard system working

He’s good at breaking up play but gives it straight back.

Nakamba’s passing has been horrendous today.

3 minutes ago, Pissflaps said:

How meh did you feel when signing Jordan Bowery then?

MEH!!!!

7 hours ago, HalfTimePost said:

Bring back the pitch guy who PSG stole

My mother in law to be is friends with his wife. Apparently they’re paying him bucketloads and he loves it over there. We’ve lost a gem it seems.

He’s our best CB and has great leadership abilities. We still need better if we want to move on up.