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As a Duck, I trust your word as most certainly ITK.

I was sceptical at the beginning and in all honesty wanted Moyes, but the team RDM has built around him looks to rock solid, and experienced, whilst creating a great atmosphere around the club. He has, so far, nailed the transfer market and the rebuild job, i don't think we could have asked for much more at this stage. Looking at Moyes at Sunderland and Pearson at Derby i can't help but feel we dodged a bullet. Moyes looks a busted flush and his signings are very questionable, in a market where £20m seems to be the norm for a player, he has bought poorly IMO. Getting to know RDM more from a fan point of view, you can see why Dr Tony went for him, he's a progressive manager, who seems to be well thought and planned in his approach. It's nice to have a team from top to bottom who seem to know what they're doing. On the pitch, so far, he has had us dominate the majority of each game (barring Luton), and added leaders where we needed them most. He and Dr Tony have certainly brought the buzz back for me. Edit - Also he has massive go-nads and a no-nonsense approach to unwanted players or players that don't want to be here.

Indeed he is a very good signing, i was referring more to timescales with the 'mapped out' comment. Like i said i don't doubt the ambition and the will to do the business, but there are a lot of factors in bringing in a world class striker out of our control. McCormack is a top class forward for where we are, and another of that ilk or better and we will be laughing.

Last time Dr Tony made a bold transfer prediction for the exciting midfielder, it didn't quite map out as planned. I'm not holding it against him, but I'm cautious regarding a world class striker. Until they're pictured with Dr Tony i'll wait for the excitement. Not doubting their intentions, i hope they can get it done, along with a couple of others.

To be fair, Dr Tony does say AT LEAST 2. Theyll keep pushing right up to the deadline. I'd imagine we end up with more than 2 more.

Solid, reliable and dependable. Goes unnoticed as he does the simple things right. A luxury we haven't had at centre back for a while. I like the look of Chester and Elphick, both committed and full blooded, bursting with passion. Add Jedinak in front of them and it looks even better.

I'd have much preferred seeing Gabby coming off the bench today than Kozak. Failing that, Green for Gestede and push Ayew up top as they did late on. A real shame for him, but can't see him being anything like he was before.

Hopefully the form of Kozak today and Gestede picking up that injury will force them to push through the striker deal. I think the team against Bristol next week will be quite different to today, with Jedinak, Tish and hopefully Morrison and a striker in.

Hiya nana

Game day... Again! They come thick and fast don't they, which is great as a fan! I'm predicting a narrow win here. 1-0/2-1 to us, with another good solid performance. McScoremack amongst the goals again.

Not available tomorrow according to the Bham Mail. VISA delayed. Buggar.

I agree he was one of Hull's best players last year, but he's done his knee ligaments and part of the reason Hull only have 13 players.

When talking about the Technical Director...

Where's the customary holding up the shirt pics?! Welcome Mile, i have a feeling you'll turn out to be a superb signing. Credit to RDM for bringing in another leader and warrior. UTV!

I've tweeted Dr Tony this idea. Let's see if he goes for it!

Strangely looks to have lost his place on the bench as Baker is back fit. So it's Baker, Hutton and Richards on the bench. I know who i'd discard to make room for Adama...

The article is just the quotes from Lyden on Jedinak... Although the headline might be a hidden message.

I thought they would have announced this today. Will be interesting to see if he's at the game again tomorrow.

Jedinak is all done, just awaiting work permit according to all reports now. Diawara is a long shot, but never say never. I agree that this N'Doye chap may well be more realistic.

I decided to treat myself to a chicken balti pie on Saturday, i originally went for the pulled pork dog, only to find, to my disappointment, they had no pulled pork. I wanted something new and exciting to get me into the season, and i thought the new the was a suitable replacement to fill that void. The pastry was much thicker, and the pie, overall, was much smaller than i am accustomed to. It was served to me in a cardboard tray as opposed to the foil tin one would expect. The filling itself was less balti-like and more tomatoey than previous editions. I was left a little dissatisfied and craving something more, maybe chips and curry sauce, but i managed to refrain. If i were to score the pie, i'd give it 6/10. Distinctly average...

Grealish also lining up the next recipient for the Gestede magic stick.

I always envisage a TD to have a high level overview of the running of the club, and the ability to oversee all elements from recruitment, staff and players, and an ethos from kids through to the first team. Steve Round is well respected coach, but i can't see how the jump from assistant manager to TD is a natural one. I am more than happy to be wrong, and will support any appointment until given reason not to. It does seem a strange one on paper.

I think it's a lot to do with recruitment judging by the Brum Mail article from Gregg Evans.

McCormack, Ayew, Gestede and Bamford as striking options is the Championship version of the Galacticos from back in the day... Sort of. Would be immense to have that type of depth and proven quality at this level.

Completely underwhelming. Jobs for the lads from Wyness potentially. What possible credentials does a former assistant manager have to become a Technical Director?