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Didn't see any U23 games. My gut instincts (from what I have read from various sources) which ultimately have no basis in fact are: Eccles looks good but has had fitness problems. Will play games if he can keep fit. Thought Bapaga would be further along now, wait and see. Howley really highly...

Really good news. Was worried when they gave MR a new contract but not AV. Think AV is one of the most important cogs in the Sky Blue Wheel. Also don't mess with AV on the touchline.

Maybe. Be interesting to see if Kompany is the right choice to get them up right away. Dyche I think probably would have got them promoted with a much different approach. Thought Sheff Utd would batter their way up last year but turned out to be more of a cultured footballing side which...

Absolutely agree. However, I read an article where Kompany said something along the lines that they have one year to get back up or they may fall back down the table. Youth is a great strategy for long-term sustainability, but a bit of a gamble for an immediate return to the top flight.

Not sure Burnley betting on youth is the best way to bounce back especially as they will be changing their system with a new manager. Depends how many experienced pros they keep. We have to go down the betting on improving youth route due to our financial constraints. Burnley should have more...

Don't think it would work with individual players. Pure speculation, but it is how I worked in a different industry. Imagine you are an agent or a member of a recruitment team. You look at stats, individual players and assess their worth. Also you look at your competitors and see who is punching...

Didn't Besiktas say they were quoted 10 million euros for Gyo which they thought was way too much?

Maybe, but that's what agents do. Ring around last minute see if they can get a better deal and up their percentage. That is how the world works. I don't have a clue what happened, but if I was working in this business I would look at how Coventry have unearthed so many gems and how Forest had...

I did it in my profession. Why wouldn't anyone else? Let someone else do all the work. Sure Kompany and proximity to Manchester were factors, but were they looking at him until Burnley realised he was coming to us? Possibly not if we had got to the medical stage.

As things stand we are weaker at the back. JCS and Maa gone. Rumour says Kane to go. We need Dabo and Eccles fit and firing to secure the RWB position. Midfield should be better with Palmer to ensure O'Hare isn't burnt out and Kelly to give much needed experience if he can keep fit. Can't...

Said it before, we are currently being gazumped by clubs with more money who realise we know what we are doing with our recruitment. It is a standard business practice even outside of football. Look what a successful team are doing and pinch the players at the last minute. How much closer can...

Possibly a sell on clause.

Anyone know who were the triallists we played in u23s at end of season and if any of them are in the frame?

I hear Sunderland want Jimmy Hill to arise and be their manager. Callum would not look good in a red and white wig and sunglasses that far north are out of the question.

Thought what we were missing last year was that final pass to release the striker like Sheaf did against Southampton and Kelly against Bristol, I think. Perhaps that is why we are taking the gamble on another Chelski old boy who can actually pass through the lines. Lost count how many times...

Hughes was a better goalie.

Last time I went to Leeds the National Front were selling papers outside and our black players were booed every time they touched the ball. I was in the Leeds end keeping quiet. Think they are coming down. The three relegated clubs will be even stronger than usual I figure...Norwich and Watford...

I assume that was the We'll be back day. Still waiting.

I learnt that, Jones in taller than Allen and Maatsen.

I think Everton are one of those clubs who have never been relegated from the top tier. Swopped Benitez a top manager for Lampard. Oh dear.