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Is it an extended transfer saga though? As apart from a journalist from the Sun simply saying that talks are ongoing I personally don't think there's necessarily been much proof of that yet. It's not uncommon for transfers to take weeks and months as we all know. I just think we're so used to...

Didn't Robins make a passing comment in the CT regarding our need to strengthen up front? I'm sure he said something along the lines of "we need to do something there" when asked if we were looking at another striker. Also, after being linked with Jackson and Dadashov it's pretty obvious we're...

The issue is, we said the exact same thing this time last last season. It was clearly a mistake sending him on loan to Tranmere - something that at the time raised a lot of eyebrows - and he probably would've been better suited being sent to a League Two or perhaps National League club...

Exactly. The success stories of the above mentioned will only serve to act as invaluable case studies for the club. Especially at this stage where there are concerns that hundreds of free agents could be left without a club for the foreseeable future due to the current situation. The more...

Wouldn't be surprised. I'm sure the management team won't be resting on their laurels and will want to continue the excellent work they've done in bolstering young talent in the U23s this year. You only have to look at the success stories of Hyam, Westbrooke and McCallum to show that this model...

Why? It's hardly uncommon for players and their agents to play hard ball in the contract negotiation stage, if that's what's even happening. It's only been around two weeks since it was reported that we'd had a bid accepted. Fair enough if we're having the same chat in two or three weeks time...

More recently, Tommy Widdrington also claimed we were really close to bringing in Wan-Bissaka on a free a few years ago. How realistic that was is debatable though as a former Palace player who had a role behind the scenes at the club said it was more likely he was going to be sent out on loan...

Every fan always wants better players, and in an idealistic world it would obviously be great to bring in better than what we currently have. But that inevitably comes at a significant cost in wages and/or transfer fees, and given the limited budget we have at our disposal, don't you think...

Most likely in our 'Plan B' formation where we'll utilise wingers. I presume we'll use a similar, if not the same formation to what was used at the beginning of last season as our alternative option.

Robins has reiterated that strength in depth will be vital in coping with the demands of the Championship this season. By signing Sheaf (or an alternative if we miss out), that provides depth to a position where we've long been thin. I personally wouldn't call that pointless.

I can't see Kelly playing second fiddle, not initially anyway. His experience and what he brings to the side is invaluable. Whoever is set to come in, they'll also need to prove that not only are they the better option in that particular position and good enough to take the shirt off the club...

I think that's probably why Robins is keen on recruiting another CDM. Kelly is clearly prone to picking up the odd injury - and I'm convinced at times over the past few seasons he's played a fair few games whilst carrying a niggle. So, by bringing in either Sheaf or Otasowie, the extra cover...

Seriously had to read this twice...

I wouldn't say it's a priority by any means and there's no sense replacing him unless Robins knows it's guaranteed he can bring in better. I like Mason and genuinely at the beginning of last season I thought he was potentially a shoe in for Player of the Season. But he needs to accept that on...

Agree with this. I think there's an element of players being sold the dream and it being painted out that they'll become a guaranteed star if they come to Europe. The Jando Sancho scenario is clearly being milked to the max to sell this. There also seems to be a misconception, especially from...

Mason is certainly far more effective in a flat back four but you do have to wonder whether he's consistent enough for the Championship. The contrast between his performances at the beginning of last season and after he was dropped was mind boggling. Once he was dropped for McCallum after the...

Was excellent for Plymouth in League One and still performing well over in Bulgaria by all accounts, but the link is a bit bizarre and as the above poster has said, reeks of lazy journalism. You know someone's got their wires crossed when they're reporting that a League Two club and a...

Plenty of time to get their levels up to standard isn't it? Fair enough if the season started next week but as you've even stated, we've got 4 weeks to improve Fairly premature to start worrying.

Alan Nixon (Sun journalist) has Tweeted that he's reporting on Coventry in the paper tomorrow. Could potentially be an update on Sheaf or perhaps another signing being revealed.

Yeah I actually found the comment from Robins last night. Although, it was in an interview in April during 'lockdown' rather than me reading it. Shows how time has become so blurred in recent months as I genuinely thought I'd come across it only a matter of weeks ago as well. Tried to upload but...