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Was this supposed to be ironic?

Are they?! I checked Coral and Bet365 earlier but I couldn't find anything for next season. I'll have a look at Sky Bet now!

If he signs as a squad player to rotate with Doyle it'll be a pragmatic signing, if he's here to play alongside Doyle in place of Bigi/Stevenson it'll be a poor one. He's not a great footballer, but he might be the type of player we unfortunately need in L2.

Another astute signing, at least on paper. I've never heard of him or seen him play so I can't comment on the reality, but he's a good age, has decent experience and is rated by fans of his former club. Three signings BEFORE pre season has even started. What is happening?! If odds were...

Footballers wages are ridiculous and even at our level we are seeing the impact of the disparity between PL and L1/2 clubs. As a recent example see the Camwell thread - if he does go to Stoke, you would assume that's predominantly monetary driven. If the gulf wasn't so big and the difference...

Who did you play for when you were a footballer?

Not the greatest of footballers, but alongside a technical playmaker it would work well. The thought of Bigi/Stevenson and Doyle pairing is a positive one, bearing in mind we are now a L2 team, he's just won that league and (in my view) Bigi/Stevenson are both better than L2. As long as he's...

I binged watched series 7 over the last two weeks (I can't watch weekly installments, I'm too impatient) and, while to an extend I appreciate why the later seasons have been criticised, it's still great viewing. It's a great break/unwind/chill to take you away from the 101 things happening in...

Genuine question - those questioning the possibility of optimism - did you watch many games last season? If you did, you would see there is a clear reason to be optimistic in MR. With an inherited squad- the same squad who ultimately relegated us - he produced encouraging performances and good...

Ignoring the player nostalgia the media seem to enjoy, if we actually were interested, thinking practically, where would he fit in? Last time he was here he'd lost his pace, never mind a few years on, so he couldn't play as a winger. Striking wise, again his lack of pace and the fact he isn't a...

I agree re the keeper, having someone you trust behind you makes a massive difference, especially if they are vocal like Murphy. I'm also one of those who really rates Turnbull, I'd probably say he's better than Willis. He's capable of the odd mistake but overall he is naturally a better...

On paper looks it looks an astute signing if it materialises; young and hungry, proven in L2, rated by his current team/fans and from a budgeting perspective free and you'd assume realistic in terms of salary expectations. As many (including me) have previously said, signing players on the way...

I agree - Drapers is probably the best choice for ales, I didn't bother mentioning it though as it already has been. Not so keen on the castle in the evenings.

The annual gypsy fair (not sure the actual name of the event) was in Kenilworth last weekend. Probably the only time each years there's bouncers in every pub in Kenilworth.

In terms of decent ale pubs around that area, you also have the Phoneix (old Campbell) which usually has 4/5 cask and craft taps on and Whitefriars which has a few cask taps on, both of which are just down the road from Drapers. The Ivy House has bottles and occasionally has a craft on tap and...

These are the sort of players we should be looking at - good conference players who will be absolutely chomping at the bit to make it professionally and prove themselves at a higher level. I'd much prefer a hungry player on their way up, than a past it player or failure with an attitude on...

Three main disappointments from the original/rumoured/fabricated list published yesterday: 1) Burge - he showed signs of improvement under Robins, but he still is not a first choice keeper for a team aiming for promotion next year. Plus, his kicking must contribute about 30/40% to our lose of...

Pretty happy with the news oversll. I know I haven't always been in the majority (and I'm probably still not for the second one), but I really rate Bigi and Ruben. I'm pleased he's keeping them both. My only disappointment is Stokes, who I think is a steady and solid full back and an even...

Interesting. Genuine question- can anyone name any 'tried and tested' L2/lower league footballers, either available or willing to come to us?

You would assume it refers to those players who's contracts end this summer, otherwise you'd potentially be looking at ending contracts (therefore fees) or trying to sell a lot of players. It would be difficult from an integration perspective too, as it would, bar three, be a completely new...