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There was ample time for those that wanted one to buy one...

9th... Not sure the central defence quite has enough about it to keep more clean sheets. And no real budget to improve it this summer. Hopefully a big opportunity next year.

As I said a short term midfield loan makes sense until Kelly is back fit. Palmer is only going to get up to speed by playing games ultimately.

In my view if a decent CM loan potentially was available for 6 months then yes whilst there is Kelly injury but it's not essential. Without outgoing from the first team squad then not beyond that no.

No shit... I haven't said it's a bad thing what we have. I have said bloating the squad further might be.

Will only be one of rose and Doyle I imagine ... Especially with Tayo joining. 2 of Eccles, Allen and Palmer and then 2 of Tavares, Waghorn, walker... So that leaves at least 3 players close to the first team left out without including Kane and Kelly. Then you have the likes of Burroughs...

Agreed. We are already going to have to leave a number of players at home as it stands. Great to have depth but need to be mindful of the need to not have a too bloated squad.

Agreed. We are going to free up a huge amount of wages next summer: Kelly, walker, Kane, Hilsner and Waghorn all big earners out of contract. Then still have the likes of fadz, Rose, etc to add onto that. Could be a good thing or a very bad thing!

Not the worst drive in the world mind you. Very simple just ruins any plans of a build up.

Only made them ridiculously huge after the Neymar transfer which Barcelona thought wouldn't be met but didn't bank on PSG.

Mate at work is a Blackpool fan, he played at LB for them last year and apparently was superb.

What's happened to Blaine Rowe?

It's an 18 man match day squad. Not 20.

Was a great atmosphere that day. Seem to remember it was a Cyrus Christie slip or mistake right at the end of the game which allowed there winger to get by so they could score.

Seems pointless for a friendly tbf (surely going to want 90 mins from the team for the Sunderland game) so might as well put Billson on the bench for Pompey, but you are probably right that it won't work like that.

This. Just to add O'Hare at the same level admittedly a year younger got nowhere near the stats Twine did... (In a league winning team to boot) both together could be scary depending how Kompany has them playing.

Up to 4 more players now suddenly?? Bloody hell. That would be interesting.

You discounted assist and expected assists due to it not being a bit enough difference for you? For somebody that creates the most chances in the league you would expect the figures to be the other way around at least. It's fine if you don't want to discuss an attacking midfield players goals...

So the parts that suit your argument can be used but the bits that don't can't be... Makes sense. Nobody is saying he doesn't create or isn't a great player. They just aren't creating an overinflated pricetag.

Funny how you cut the bit where it talks about expected assists and how he over achieved. It's also about quality of chances created. You also skipped the part where they talk about his actual goals to expected goals being half what it should be.