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Really? I think almost everyteam in the championship that would be a drop in the water? Perhaps the exceptions are Rotherham, milwall and Bolton? Other than that, don't think the figure would represent much at all? Then in terms of league one clubs, i doubt many could afford it except the...

Thompson starting tomorrow? Not part of the squad, but with Willis out last week and Davies seeming to pick up an injury?

While i agree, when the championship is so full of money, and a clinical striker is the top of every wish list, throwing £500,000-1 million at somebody who has shown an eye for goal, and could end up being a coup, has very little risk...

Again no it doesn't... there is more to being a private school than simply being selective.

Hahaha, neither! Old man works there, so huge reduction of fees!

Being selective does not mean it is private In all but name. They also don't have a large amount of Coventry students... they do have some but it isn't a large proportion.

TBF, I can offer a good perspective on this, Northern Wisdom is correct, Private Schools to prepare students much better than state schools. I went to Rugby School, 4 year ago, and the level of coaching/interview technique is to a very high standard, with lots of outside people brought in to...

Yep, it is normally a very nominal fee in cases where they haven't been at the club long, or weren't brought through the youth teams, hence why we probably agreed to a sell on... as long as they are under the age of 24, think the amount of money will increase dependent on number of appearances...

I may be wrong, but im 99% sure that it still counts, it isn't necessarily due to him coming from the youth team, it is a development fee, so because he has been there from age 20-23, they still had a part in his development, and so are entitled to compensation. That's my understanding, and...

Yep as long as they offered him a contact on same or better terms, which he has rejected, because he's under age of 23 they still get comp

Compensation rules? Maybe instead of a fee, we agreed to a sell on percentage? Or from another angle- it could be like Liverpool over paying for Keita, so they had 'exclusivity'

I do think the strikers, we have are okay for the level, we are just missing something. Priority has to be 2 wingers, I'm not a huge fan of Bayliss, I do see his talent, but think he doesn't quite suit us, has the ability to make something out of nothing, but don't feel like he helps us to...

Yep agree, i meant more the the back-up RB slot if both leave.. JCH has scored at this level, but seems to come in and out of favor a lot... I also think 5 strikers is way too many... I think 2 need to go and one to come through with Bremang coming through being the 5th.

It's strange though, he's 21? Burge was sent on loan to Nuneaton in the conference at the age of 19 and was outstanding at that level. Addai has been to, Hendon FC and Dulwich Hamlet? Very odd to me. Yep you are right all at low levels... oh except Allassani! I guess, but then you can have...

Agree to an extent... I read a really good article from Klopp about a year or so ago, and he actually said we shouldn't expect young players to be ready until around 21, but once it gets to that point they should be pushing for the first team. I would be tempted to keep Maycock, and see how...

Yep agree, but if Grimmer goes, then it will have to be 2 Rb's in as from what I have heard, Hickman, probably isn't going to be the answer... Which one's do you think would be moved on? Chaplin- Clearly not being moved on Hiwula- Would doubt this. So: Ponti- can see him going, unless he...

I can see why Grimmer might leave, but I guess would depend-I think as you said- if there is a better option for us out there? The thing that worries me, is that all of our strikers have so long left on their contract, and so even if we want to get a "proven" (hate that phrase) striker in...

LOB: Not really a loss Burge: I think when push comes to shove, he will sign. Defenders: Grimmer: Solid player,, wouldn't be a huge loss, but is decent enough- can see him staying. Sterling: Will return to Chelsea Hyam: Staying Willis: Davies: I think one of the two will stay Mason...

Agree with what you said... RE Abbott But you can't say that Diane Abbott is smart because she went to oxford? When Boris went to Oxford too... And some of the best schools in the world also...