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I’m not sure ….. last season we had a raft of double barrelled surnamed players….when are we going to sign triple barrelled surnamed players…. That would be an upgrade 😂

Agree - if we expect to replace Vik with another CF of a similar level, then we're being extremely optimistic. However, I'm very hopeful that with the quality of our coaching staff that any players who are recruited will improve during their time here. The coaching staff may adjust some...

Many thanks to Dabo. Great deal of respect for him and he was amazing the L1 promotion season. Always gave 100%

I can understand Vik thinking that Sporting will provide him with an opportunity to play European football and potentially, the chance for a move to one of the "big" clubs in a year or two if he's been successful. However, given the standard of the Swedish national team at the moment, I'm not...

Something for Vik to consider is that he's one ACL injury away from being unemployed. As it would be very difficult for a new club to offer him a good level contract when he's on a 9 month rehab period. He needs a new contract either here or elsewhere to insure himself against that.

Hedge fund investors seems to be the normal route

I probably didn't word that well. What I meant was: * Given the club is supposedly "debt free"....the club would now make an operating loss each year and DK would fund the interest payments on those loses. Hence, the club will start to be in debt, albeit not to the anyway near the level SISU...

I thought DK came across pretty well and gave his reasoning for the changes in the corporate box prices. My main "take" from the discussion was: 1. DK is funding the infrastructure - which my guess is circa 2-3 million. 2. DK will service the interest on operating loses in the next few years...

I thought he was due to play next season in the Bundesleague

Good points - well made! I think Vik could secure a contract with a PL club that will pay him far more than Sporting, so that would be a factor in his thinking. Hopefully, one of the money bag teams in the PL pursue Vik.

I disagree - Russell Slade must be ideal for Leicester

A no from me! It looks too much like Wolves colours.

Totally agree. Potentially the agent could have negotiated his fee prior to anything else. Players need to watch who's interests are their agent serving most! I can't help think that Vik could secure a much higher contract with a PL team than Lisbon. Obviously the potential of European football...

The transfer fee will probably to paid in 6 payments over 3 years. Obviously, any players we buy will probably will duplicate the payment schedule for Vik. However, I expect some of the transfer fee will be directed to paying for the new pitches at Ryton & CBS and running costs, so MR could...

From reading the quotes attributed to Vik, I think it shows a little bit of anxiety on his part. My reasoning is his desire to go to a manager/team that will play him every week and suit his attributes. He obviously sees the danger of being sold for the highest bidder and end up sat on the bench...

Well said Hincha. In addition to the player recruitment the investment in Rytons facilities and pitches & CBS pitch this summer is important. I can’t help think that there was a link between the number of calf and other soft tissue injuries and our current training surface. Obviously, the...

Colin Stein & Tommy Hutchison…..I can’t separate them as they both signed together.

Just make sure he’s not involved in the teams tactics 😉

Brexit dividend 🤫

The consensus is that Vik is going and thank you & good luck to him. However, as MR has said he isn't the finished article yet and I hope he can make the transition to the premier league. As for us - can we make Gus an improved contract offer to secure him, perhaps with a clause that if we...