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He certainly got a lot unfair stick when player around him had equal or worst performances. I do think Shrewsbury will struggle this season, their reward for such a great season is everyone nicking their players. Even we nicked their left back!

This deal works for all really. With 3 first team left backs, one had to go and to get a fee for Haynes is good going. Hopefully that fee can be reinvested. I prefer the balance between Brown and Stokes than Haynes and Brown. Keeping Stokes gives us an alternative option.

He was signed for the U23s, so I doubt he’ll see much first team football this season. Same with Westbrook. We need a central midfielder who can start now if need be, as Doyle is getting older in a higher division. As much as I like him and Kelly and they were instrumental in our season, if the...

Quite wish washy and anecdotal if I’m honest. Look, I’m not raising questions about his ability or potential per se. What I am doing is voicing my concern that I just can’t see where he fits in exactly as well as taking exception to the assertion that he is a ‘top player’. The reality of the...

How come you’re packing in the away days?!

Glad you’ve come in on this, looking at the players, it did seem the names were plucked out of thin air. With the exception of Dujon Sterling, which if the Chelsea source is to be believed (which a poster on here has vouched for) it is a done deal.

My logic is pretty easy to understand, a player who managed 4 goals, 3 assists in 36 games in a team that were lucky to avoid relegation can hardly be regarded as a ‘top player’ as you describe him. What would that even be based off? What you’ve read? What you’ve seen? He sounds like he played...

We’ve got a team stacked with youth and potential in midfield; Bayliss, Jones, Shipley and Allassani. If anything, we need a few more experienced L1 pros. If the lad is available on the cheap, then why not sign him, otherwise, I don’t see where he fits in nor do I he’s good enough for the top...

With all due respect, I’d hardly describe a player with 4 goals in 20 appearances for a team lucky to still be in L2 as a.’top player’. Fair enough, he was in a rubbish team and setup and he might have decent potential. Is Demebele better than what we have? Probably not. Jones last season was...

Pretty unispiring bunch, all of them have only played in L2 or below...

I’m excited to see how the squad and Starting XI shapes up. Personally, I reckon Robins will revert back to 4-2-3-1 and play on the counter — we’ve certainly got some quick personnel.

If there are any options out there that are better than what we’ve got, the. We should sign them. For me, JCH and McNulty are probably our best two options at this point, McNulty for obvious reason and JCH because his good form in his last full season in L1 (9 in 42ish for Oldham). Some good...

Everyone involved did a great job last year, top to bottom. The early signs of this window is a continuation of this, we've beaten other teams to signings and we're building a squad with players added to the U23s. I'm optimistic that we can finally challenge for L1 playoffs. I would be...

If we want to challenge for promotion, then we need to add depth and improve the starting XI too. For CM, we still only have Kelly, Doyle and Bayliss, Doyle turns 37 and is Kelly a top end CM for L1? This is an area we need to improve on. We still have 1-2 wingers in Jones and Allassani, one is...

Personally, I don’t think our transfer business is even close to being concluded. Westbrook and Bosma have been primarily signed as U23 players and JCH isnt a ‘new’ signing per se. Persobally, we need at least 5-6 first team signings (so either starting or benching). So far, we’ve signed two of...

Or... The question is, why would a younger player choose us over better clubs? The answer is a greater liklihood of opportunities. Our recent history shows us as a good place for young players to progress from.

Interesting, thank you! Roughly the areas I'd look at too... From your understanding, are these targets to be facilitated by player sales?

What else have you folk heard in terms of transfer targets? Instead of name dropping, how about hints at positions we're looking at?

With 4 senior centre backs, and our most competitive position in the squad, an 18 year old kid from non-league isn’t likely to break the first team in my view. Barring an injury crisis. I will be happy with this signing, especially considering some of the other teams in for this lad. It shows...

Thankfully, most of the 'deadwood' is being let go with contract expirations. Beavon needs to moved on pronto, he'll be on pretty decent wages you'd think and isn't even making the substitute bench atm. Vincenti is a maybe, and he could possibly still play a minor squad role and adds a degree of...