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Delighted if MVE stays: feels like we’re giving it a proper ‘go’ this season, and no other sides seem particularly settled yet. With him in the team, I think we’ve got a better chance of competing at the top end of the division. Equally, if he is sold, we have a ready made replacement in KKH...

I wonder if the ‘pulse’ celebration, was acknowledging he needs to stay calm on the pitch - maybe something the coaching staff have been working with him on? - his play certainly seemed less panicked and frantic on Saturday; he played with his head up and found his team mates in better positions...

Matt Grimes knocks it around; Raphael is the future, Torp…Tats…EMC. The best midfield in town. Ahhahhhaaa… RUDI! A message to Ru-do-ni.

This would immediately see our revenues compete with Wrexham’s.

Ideally, yes - but, given we don’t even own the lodge, even a like-for-like in terms of size would be a better long term option, surely?

Really? I think with smart configuration, it could work; just did the measurements at the widest point(s) and it’s not that much different to Sky Blue Lodge…

Would LOVE the club to build a proper, modern training / youth academy on that land (assuming the club now owns it)…

Perhaps - although I think he was more likely referring to 100% of the stadium ‘ecosystem’ rather than a cash purchase - there’s no chance King has £30m+ kicking around to finance that transaction (and, even if he did, I think it would be an odd way to approach it).

For those (incredibly) still debating whether this is a positive move… It’s like buying a house with a mortgage; there will be interest to pay on the loan, but at the end of the term, you own an asset vs. renting where you don’t get anything back. As with a mortgage, you need a chunky deposit...

I think the subtle touches already make a real difference… For example, if you watch Doug’s interview from yesterday, there’s a strip of sky blue at the bottom of the frame with the ‘cofa’s tree’ graphic; a small detail but, for me, something that makes us look like a professional club, with a...

Grimes provided the platform that allowed Torp and Rudoni to run riot. All three were absolutely superb. First half performance was the best I can remember, by far. What a day.

Anyone think the Enemy could play live today; pre-match or half time? That would be a lovely touch…

It was - I have a loose link to Nicola from her Villa days - but it was more of a speculative comment, given her experience/contacts. I had no idea anything was going to happen this quickly though.

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I can only assume that the £15m injection earlier in the summer must have been earnest money (AKA a ‘good faith deposit’) for negotiations around the Arena. Or it’s £15m upfront, with the rest payable on promotion 😉 which is why Ashley is so confident (hopeful) of us getting promotion with Doug...

"It never happens for people like us, you know" 🥹🩵 It’s finally over!

Wow. Genuinely emotional at this news. Never thought we’d EVER see the day.

Agreed

To be fair to Lati, he played his part last season - particularly at CB - when we were struggling to keep clean sheets. When he came in, he stabilised the backline and was considered MoM on a few match feeds. He’s a solid - and flexible - bench option, but I definitely wouldn’t want to be...

I like to think we’re just working smarter, not harder, in the market - trying our luck for players who are available below market-value, either due to PSR (i.e., KKH), their current club being in financial trouble (i.e., Hughes), or a player pushing for a move due to a lack of first team...