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I'm not sure who that would be though?

Hmm we've thought that about some of our loans before!

Basically? Nothing

Plymouth have signed Bali Mumba from Norwich for "more than £1M" who was on loan there last season. If they've paid that for 2 other players I don't see why we can't demand that for Azaz too.

It was more of a slide tackle IIRC but Hutton was very fortunate not to see red and Long went off injured

I was wondering if Frimpong could be an option for RB? we could just have the Bayer Leverkusen right side

Yeah he wasn't tested but I think the defence still looked solid in general. In that particular move he also did well to stay big in a 1v1 and force the attacker wide.

True although the mistake v Brentford was a shocker

I also wouldn't be surprised if Olsen remains no.2. Matches like Stevenage, Man Utd and Brentford didn't inspire confidence although he did okay v Spurs. How uncomfortable he is with the ball at his feet and just sorting his feet in general is probably the biggest issue when he plays.

I think he tried having de Gea playing out but it led to some costly mistakes so abandoned it until he could get a new keeper

Onana is a good signing but his play style might lead to a few mistakes..

There's been a couple of tenuous links to Mateo Retegui

I'd say something like this is probably our strongest team at the moment? (assuming we get Diaby) With the likes of Carlos, Konsa, Tielemans, Bailey, Buendia, Coutinho and Archer not even getting in!

He does look exciting but I'm so wary of players from Ligue 1 now. Been burnt too many times Kamara an exception of course

Hmm not keen after the Kosovo thing

I believe we can finish as high as 3rd, however I think we will finish between 6-8th

Your 1-1-1 prediction proved correct then but not how you expected

Labour overturn a 20K+ majority to win Selby and Aintsy! The Lib Dems took Somerton and Frome overturning a 19K majority The Tories somehow held Uxbridge and South Ruislip though by 495 votes after a recount Those sort of majorities being overturned does look like it could be electoral wipeout at the next election??

I thought I recognised the name then realised he played for Derby and Southampton

I've done a stats comparison of Bailey's final season in the Bundesliga and Diaby last season here and while there are similarities a few interesting things jump out: Diaby had a higher xG + xA. He attempted more progressive passes. His pass completion was higher (especially longer passes) Also he got a higher percentage of his shots on target. https://fbref.com/tiny/ud3yj 9G + 9A is also Bailey's best season whereas Diaby has previously managed 13G + 12A. I'd add to that although I've only watched highlights of Diaby, from the eye test he just looks a better player. And like you say hopefully the competition for places raises everybody's level too.

Oops I may have forgot Archer there for a second I think I'd still be concerned we have nobody proven at leading the line if Ollie were to get injured though. Yeah I think we'd all like to see a new backup GK come in that inspires a bit more confidence should they be called upon. Will be interesting to see if we actually get a RB or if we just go with Cash, Konsa and Chambers.