We are three signings from being very useful. Need to create space with Collins, Bidwell and possibly Allen or Eccles or BTA, spme of who would command a decent sum. We could then bring in a ST, RAM and an experienced CB.
Agree, need to keep him, but a loan wfor 6 months would make a lot of sense. Loan to league 1 or a European team and I think Bassette scores on a regular basis and that could be transformative for his development. Getting cameos for us is not the right situation for him.
We ideally need 30+ goals from Simms, Wright, BTA, it's possible but it's an area of the pitch I would like to see strengthened if we want to be in and around the top of the league table all season.
I my view Frank's legendary status at Chelsea carries weight regardless of who's currently in charge. 211 goals and three Premier League titles don't just disappear because there's new ownership. That kind of institutional respect still matters in football, even if it's not some dramatic inside...
That's quite a strong reaction to what I thought was a fairly straightforward observation! I wasn't suggesting anything groundbreaking - just that having someone with existing relationships at a club can sometimes open doors for loan deals. It happens all the time in football. But fair enough if...
Solid signing and pleased to see doug use the loan market. Surely we will get someone from Chelsea on loan too, they have a huge squad and hopefully frank and the assistant who also coached at Chelsea can persuade a wonder kid or two to come and be part of the promotion push.
Would not say its the last position given our only goalkeeper who would not be a liability in a key position is injured for a 3rd of the season! However, agree a loan would be preferable.
I hope the club will do something for home fans during the season like bring a friend for £30 vouchers for season ticket holders. This will allow a number of home fans with season tickets to shelter friends from the price increases.
Would really like to see some outward sales at this point.
Collins
Wilson
Eccles (for a decent fee)
Bidwell
BTA (for a decent fee)
Lati (for a fee)
Rafael (loan or sale)
If we could bring in 8 million + saved wages from the above and reinvest in a GK, CB and a couple of Chelsa loan...
9 points is not that bigger deficit if you look at the totals of the previous teams that came down and finished at the top of the table. Playoffs would surely be their aim?
I think you have under valued him given his age and contract status. We signed him as an unknown quantity for about 4m. Since then he has gone on to make a significant impact on our run to the FA cup semi finals and successful league campaigns. He is as quick as pretty much anyone and premier...