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I remember going to the Checkatrade first game the year we won it against Northampton. Very few there that day.

Jimmy Hill, the man who virtually on his own transformed football. Abolition of the minimum wage, three points for a win, sponsorship on shirts, modern tv expert coverage, up-to-date music at grounds, broadcasts of matches to other venues. Jimmy is responsible for the modern game today for good...

There was a thread about how big our club was potentially. Plenty on here saying we would never fill the CBS and how we are really a small club with little potential. I was not one of them.

Robins was a great manager for us and will never be forgotten His record without Adi, here and at other clubs, so far, has not been poor but not great either. The test will be at Stoke where he will have a bit of money, possibly more than us to spend depending on Stoke's owners.

The USA called him up at the start of last season but he couldn't get a visa (before Trump). If they want him, they will sort it out.

Unfair on Sheff Utd for promotion again. The bookies sometimes get it wrong (Luton last year) but there is a reason they make more money than they lose. We may be good at 10/1 (I saw quoted) depending on our recruitment. I really hope Brum don't perform as well as the bookies predict.

Absolutely no surprises in the retained list especially as we are still in the Championship. Our squad is already short so it appears Allen will be kept for a year then reassessed. If you go on loan and can't crack it, the writings on the wall. Hence, goodbye Burroughs and Howley. Really sad...

What are the criteria for a Cat 1 Academy? Is it about money, as surely Brum are no different to us at present?

I think there will be some left-field signings. Agents are a real pain, as are social media and press experts who throw suggestions at a wall hoping one will eventually stick. MVE and Tatsu were only speculated near their signing I believe and Bassette was a surprise. With the CBS rent...

I don't think there should be a set formation. Just the best one to suit the players available and some creative thinking in some of the matches particularly away against say Sheff Utd and possibly Ipswich. At Sheff Utd we seem to turn up like lambs to the slaughter.

Possibly not then, but we did seem to be chasing him forever.

Agreed, but small margins. We dropped off away from home at the end after killing it with five at the back. Sunderland's tactics against us are going to be noted by a lot of clubs who will also target Rudoni. Don't think we need major changes in tactics just tweaking more for every game. At...

Panzo I think was another Viveash Chelsea choice. Started pretty well but Doyle was way better. One of those players with a very good pedigree that seems to have gone backwards. Most people on here think he wont get back on track again even though he is a good footballer, but so is Binks. His...

My fears exactly

Next season I feel we need to keep to the fundamentals that made us successful, however, we need to be more flexible in our approach to some games. We cannot afford the results we had away at Portsmouth, Plymouth, Derby and Luton if we want to progress. The sign of a great manager is the ability...

I was about to say the same. Mid-season we looked like we would win every match. Leeds showed us up. I get it, Lampard wants to win with style, but we were brilliant during that run, particularly away from home. Think we need to be more flexible next year especially away.

We need to avoid teams like that one that kicked shit out of us and a ridiculously short visit to Germany (was it). Give Nuneaton a miss, as they kick us as well.

We were gazumped by Man City for Bell. Pointer, England CF was class but past his best. Still remember his goal when we won 1-0 at Wolves. I somehow accidently ended up in the North Bank, the end he scored.

It was true. Also Chris Waddle.

Sheaf by his standards had a poor season. If we can get him up to speed and avoid injuries next season, our midfield will be very strong. Providing we do not sell.