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Thanks! Yes, I initially thought the same but after a little more digging I know at least two of the sources are different, one of who works for the club. Again, not intending to fan the flames of internet rumours, only sharing what I’ve heard. And for the record I don’t see how it could work...

Don’t shoot the messenger, I have no evidence or real basis for this, but I’ve heard from 3/4 different sources that SISU are negotiating for 49% of the Ricoh, which was initially looking positive but potentially not anymore. I don’t know how that works in reality or any details, but as I’ve...

Completely agree, he doesn’t look as though he’ll run at players as Bayliss does, but is more of a ball player. I like what I’ve seen so far, looks composed, drops into good positions and technically very good too. He’s had a strange season really, I know he’s one for the future, but he’s...

As brilliant as that would be, I can guarantee that’s a no go.

I have to agree, I would love him to come back an asset, but even pre injury there was no guarantee he would be one. He struggled first time round at L1 level, so there’s a lot of hype for a player based on one good season in L2. He had attributes to make it, namely pace and direct running...

I’ve always rated him and as a fan base we’ve all witnessed him improve over the years. I’ve no idea why he was played at RB so much, it was evident that wasn’t his position and it probably hampered his development. He’s a good CB, but let’s not underestimate how important pace is to his game...

I’ve entered it, still not quite sure why though! There’s a Kenilworth half in September I’m considering too.

Really? I wanted to give it a go!

Yep, quite a few of my mates and family came to watch and they were definitely merry by the time I finished! I wasn’t jealous at all!

Bouncebackability - thanks Alan.

The boredom definitely applies to the training runs. I tried to find different routes as much as possible to vary it and listened to podcasts as opposed to music, so I could be engrossed in the conversation as opposed to music which doesn’t quite distract enough. That being said, when extra...

I agree and that’s where the frustration with MR really set in. Pretty much every match thread this season, I’ve made the same point re allowing us to attack. When he does, we look a really good team. We just need to hope he’s learned from the previous two seasons!

I wish I’d discovered this thread a few weeks ago, any extra motivation would have been welcome - I finished the London Marathon on Sunday. Without doubt one of the hardest challenges I’ve ever faced, especially mentally. I’m by no means a runner, in fact I actively dislike it! When I played...

It might sound trivial, but I really believe the pitch will have an impact on our season. If MR recruits in the same vein of technically superior players and sets out in a more offensive way as he has done in recent weeks, encouraging the players to play football, then a good pitch will be...

I know Hickman was rated at one point, but that may have changed now and Thompson is predominantly a centre back. I’d sign one starting RB (á la Sterling) and if the current academy players aren’t good enough, then a promising youngster as cover (á la McCallum).

Very good. Any view on the point I made though?

I appreciate your point but I disagree somewhat; at times we do play with width and the wide players are asked to play more as a traditional wingers. Equally other games they tuck in and are asked to play an inside forward role. Different games, different positions. The concept of 4-4-2 is...

Not seen enough of Hickman to know myself, but I do know he was highly thought of previously. Sounds as though things may have changed. No, Hiwula is our best striker so I wouldn’t drop him. I’d argue he’s not had a fair chance in the lone striker role, but I accept he doesn’t have the...

But played 36 in the league, but granted if taken literally he’s not an ever present. Pedantry aside, my point is still the same; he’s clearly been MR’s first choice RB, so if we sign another in the same mould in the summer, we don’t need to sign two. I’d rather that than a repeat of the LB...

The foundations of the squad are absolutely fine, we don’t need a complete overhaul, plus I’m sure 1/2 of the U23’s will surprise us and feature more next year (Burroughs? Williams? Hickman?). I’m not sure why we need two RB’s, one first choice with a youngster supporting should be fine...