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I think a lot depends on when Leonard's started to stir. We were in for one striker before Leonard's exit became public so if Leonard's transfer has dragged on then we probably have that wage earmarked for the one. But if the deal has come out of the blue possibly there is enough for two wages. Please note how Ive not included the fee as we all know the fees dont effect the transfer budget.

Mm, I wouldn’t call that a gamble. I’m pretty sure how that will pan out.

Tend to agree with you especially after the seriousness of his injuries but there is still a nagging doubt that this transfer we may regret .

Would have loved to see Leonard come good, but I never saw anything, even when he was fit, which suggested he'd be able to cut it at this level as a first teamer. If we've got £1m for him with some add-ons/clauses then I think that's great business.

These striker links are a little strange. Either we are just bidding for random strikers or Nixon is just throwing darts at a dart board. I cant for one second see us getting 2 strikers. One seems more likely now we are getting an unexpected fee for Leonard. And even if we did plan for 2, I would prefer to put any money together and just get 1. Neither of the 2 mentioned seem like anything other than cheap youngish punts with underwhelming goal returns in inferior leagues.

I suspect harry is another was stood up to Gestede and his treatment of Lesley Fielding, as he seemed to suffer the same fate as Buckley and Travis.

I used to work a lot in Iceland, and surnames are always 'Father's first name... sson'. If you look at the Icelandic squad listing, vast majority are 'sson' at the end, i.e. Arnor Sigurdsson. Not sure the reason for Gudjohnsen, but it isn't normal - unless the name isn't Icelandic (perhaps previous generations weren't from Iceland). A bit of additional trivia for you all. Women surnames are all 'Father's first name... dottir.' EDIT: Bit of research shows he is actually called Eidur Arnorsson. Gudjohnsen is just family tradition.

Harry Leonard sold to Peterborough, for a £1,000,000. Somebody in the LT comments called Gestede a clown, we've had the best transfer window for a while at Ewood. Money in the pot with outgoing players, and some decent replacements brought in. I think the person who wrote it is the true clown. Well done Gestede under the circumstances.

He said last season he'd walk away if he wasn't taking the team forward during this campaign. His interview after the Grimsby match made it sound like he was close to following through on that promise. Rumours that he offered to resign last season as well. Can't see how it ends well for Amorim at this point. That image of him cowering on the bench whilst his team lost a penalty shootout to Grimsby will haunt him forevermore. Absolutely brutal. Lose to Burnley and I wouldn't be surprised to see him offer to resign (either for the first time, or again, depending on who you believe). One of the most toxic situations I've ever seen, there. They underachieved post-Ferguson, significantly, but they're plumbing entirely new depths at the moment.

I won’t matter how long they give him, or anybody else. The whole club has become unmanageable. The manager capable of bringing them success doesn’t exist. It’s like the “ Titanic “ before it hit the iceberg.

I had the same thought (although it's 'sen' at the end not 'son', so Eidursen), but Eidur's sons are all Gudjohnsen and so was Eidur's father.

From a football perspective not sad to see Leonard leave, I think he has a good strikers brain but has been bullied more often than not when I’ve seen him. Can see him being a handy league 1 forward but it’s good money if we can get it for him.

Wharton called up for England squad. We’ll be due another windfall when he makes a competitive appearance for England. Hopefully that’s during the next international break.

Didn't play 1800 minutes.

Of all the bookings he got, and there was many, I never saw him once get booked for putting a “ quietener “ on an opponent

Yes you’re right, early days but the player I was on about was very dominant in second division scoring 52 goals in two seasons. 3 games in and hasn’t scored yet and has history of not scoring in the first division. Main point is scoring loads in the second division of Dutch football isn’t a sign of a great player.

Him being unavailable for nearly 2 years might be a bigger reason … As for the Liason officer she kept quite for 20 years but she was glad to bite the hand that fed her on the 21st year !! Strange Can you really see the likes of Leonard going up against the Posh Chaiman once they have made a Admin personal decision…. It’s not their place … Glad Travis Buckley & Leonard have gone both for their sakes & the clubs Hopefully Pears is not here when Tuesday Sunlight breaks …

Yeah I saw him riding Shergar up there the other day

I dont recall Ohashi playing a single minute on the right wing.

Which fee would be the highest ?

3 in 20 last season seemingly.

But this season in the Eredivisie is only 3 games in? 2 for some teams.

I guess we have Tyjon, Carter, Wharton and Montgomery still. 3000 mins is 33 full games between them (average of 8 games each) over the season which doesnt seem totally ridiculous.

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Why not?