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End of July, just before Maatsen signed...

In fairness, the Telegraph have contradicted themselves on this (shock, horror) so can understand the confusion. They initially said we were targeting a CM & had given up on a 2nd LWB, now they've flipped it. One from the CC84 playbook meaning they're right either way (and ignoring the fact...

I think @SlowerThanPlatt knows the details. Rumour I heard was Cian Tyler was going to Brighton.

Probably. Just thought he'd still need more minutes before that & it would be either him or Jodi on the bench whilst the other gets minutes in this. We shall see tomorrow.

Strong lineup & great to see Godden starts. Where is Bright though?

Think so & Swansea too. There was a few - happened alarmingly frequently in truth but not always punished. In fairness, Rose did the same in a couple of games when just coming back from injury.

Yep, Hyam has form for it as well, often slow to react. Think he's the one most at risk of dropping out if Rose can stay fit.

I wonder if it's perhaps something like the Sheaf deal with option/obligations, that took a long time to complete.

Interesting... I was at Solihull's game v Leamington on Saturday & I know they were very interested in him.

Whisper it quietly but could be Reid at LCB & Shipley LWB...

I know it's drawn like that on the lineups but I'm sure he's on the right with Chester on the left.

This, and as good as Osti was for us, Clarke-Salter could actually be a better fit. Much better on the ball, left sided meaning we have a natural balance & can get the best from Hyam/Rose too & as he's unlikely to be in Chelsea's plans, potential future transfer too.

Starting to think we dodged a bullet with Walsh, his injury record is shocking. He had a hamstring injury at the end of last season too, missed last 8 games with it. Depends if it's just a strain/pull. Obviously not a tear if they're saying just a couple of games but if it's a recurring problem...

Twitter replies saying similar. Don't know if that's just as he's their best player they're assuming the worst?

He played as a No.10 yesterday

The Maatsen deal was delayed for same reason.

Kind of an extension on what I was saying in the post above. Bowyer almost models them on himself, cynical to the maximum. I'm sure most will remember them trying to kick us off the park & that's the norm. They commited the most fouls in the league last season & I'd bet they'll be thereabouts...