He must want more. He wanted 6 or 7 before he knew Batth and Weimann were going. Maybe hes managing his own expectations knowing that we wont get the size of squad he had initially planned. Feels like nothing will happen imminently.

Absolutely a great move to him. I dont think he will be good enough and stay in La Liga for the duration of his contract. But he has totally justified the decision made, disproved talk about him and his agent having egos beyond his capability, because hes gone and got a fantastic move and a chance to play at the top level against the best players.

But either way. My point was about numbers. We wanted 6 or 7 players BEFORE we knew that Batth and Weimann were leaving. Ismael also said last week or the week before that this summer was going to become more of an overhaul So the intention was 6 or 7 AND to keep Batth and Weimann. So that was the size of squad he wanted. So surely to keep that same size of squad, considering that was the plan, we now need 8 or 9. Basic maths, nothing more, nothing less. What has changed? Why is he happy with 2 less than planned? Will the budget not stretch? Not interested in spiel about how aligned they all are, how Ismael wants to play a certain style or whatever other soundbites you would like to parrot. Was purely about the numbers in the squad.

Burning off that lazy tag with recent performances. In Great shape and looks more hungry to do well. Need to get him more of the ball. He has the quality to unlock teams, just find he doesn’t have that natural 10 awareness to be in those dangerous positions. In the holes, breaking the lines, Be doesn’t find them frequent enough

Cantwell was undoubtedly the most gifted player on either side in the Elche game

Probably a glimpse of what the season ahead will be (and realistically what the season was last year) when it’s good, we’ll have a hard working, front foot team. Athletic, direct and capable of getting results. Fleeting moments of quality but built on a foundation of hard work. Less Arte More Labore when it’s bad, we’ll have plenty of injuries because of the demanding workload, no real guile or X Factor to break down teams, or to unlock defences that sit behind the ball when already 1-0 up. The frightening thing me and for most fans is relegation to League One. From what I’ve seen over the past week I think this squad is capable of staying in the division. Where we go from there depends on late recruitment, form and fitness.

I'm surprised Ismael doesn't want more players. 2 more is hardly the rebuild we were promised by Gestede or the exciting time. 4 - 5 more would be nice. We have been sleeping for weeks now, snail's pace and little ambition as always.

Would Mullarkey-Matthew be the most expensive name we’ve ever had on a shirt (based on per letter pricing)

But we're not playing In France's League 1.

Well that is weird. I can't edit my crap spelling. Are those three dots in the top right for premium economy subscribers now?

The offer has been open for years for people to join the Forum. Maybe take up that offer rather than snipe from the sidelines about the minutes every time there is a meeting. It's getting tiring TBH. If you think the process could be improved, get involved yourself.

1. Can Kargbo play on the right? De Neve on the left and Kargbo right has some running in it. 2. Can we try Gueye and Ohashi as a front two? Just 442 it? Even just as a rotation option it's got to be worth a go, I think against better teams playing more defensively the workrate and physicality will actually be better for us than carrying Cantwell who needs time and space to be effective.

Crazy to think he gets to play against some of the best players in the world now, Real Madrid, Barcelona etc good for him I say. He must be buzzing

He played 44 games in the championship last season for us, under 2 different coaches, surely it's a big hole.

Preston 9 signings, Birmingham 8, Wrexham after Eriksen, Snoop Dogg in at Swansea. Whole new division this year. Almost like the nottom tnird of rhe premier league has been extended. Pressure is on as the three relegated are good championship sides and two promoted are going to be stretching their muscles. Rovers Midlands team may surprise a few if Eustace gets them punching above their weight. We need a few more good men ober the line before the transger window closes

Or our wage structure is abysmal for a championship club

Yep, 10 unbeaten. 8 wins I think. Preseason is preseason, but winning is still better than losing

Yeah, at the kit release thing last week, he said that Taveres had rolled his ankle during his first session with us - just one of those things. He was on the grass, expected to play during the Spain games, then likely ready for the 2nd league game of the season, all being well.

"One step away" 🕺

Don’t forget Forshaw? But has he been injured? Not played much and looks behind Montgomery in the pecking order

I wonder if they have put the blame on Waggot for the contract issues hence his hasty departure.

That was my impression of De Neve also. He can run all day but we need more than that from a winger.

Has the Championship started already.😄

We beat Everton in gold shirts.

Batth might have this coming season. We dont know as we witness with Mulgrew how quickly he went. Instead of looking for things that aren't there again but not trusting Ismael's comments who said they are all aligned and he seems so far happy with what he has and he has worked for weeks now shaping this team now given it a formation and style he wants. You can see identity on the team. Said 2 or 3 more which is what he said at the end of the last season but he has worked for weeks with the baulk of this squad now