I do wonder if we have been told we can't spend money on transfer fees because of the pending court case. This isn't to absolve the owners - as ultimately the court case is down to them.

We haven't got a match tonight - so you never know

This morning media report Venkys has stopped all transfers, then that the Wharton deal was off. Our striker either came across without a deal signed, we changed our mind when he was in mid air ??? As well as Rovers potentially playing games - you also have agents playing games - all combined with so called ITKers being picked up by various media outlets. At the moment I am not certain where the fire is - or if the smoke isn't just an ITKer on their vape 🤣

I think we need to wait for the dust to settle before making judgements. There has been lots of rubbish on the media - some may prove true - but personally will wait to see what the reality was.

I thought he was mid air when we hit snag with Palace ?

Or his agent wasn't happy with terms being offered ? Let's be honest - we don't know.

All depends on what the truth is - if he and his agent have known all along the deal relied on selling Wharton, and we have just kept them in the loop - not ideal, but understandable. However if some of the more worrying reports are true about Venkys pulling all deals - I wouldn't blame any player for not joining is - or for that matter wanting to stay. It is going to be an interesting day (let's hope for the right reasons)

Not saying I agree with selling our best midfield player - but we only need to look at recent history with Dack to see how a prize asset is only an injury away from having his value slashed.

And loan back for rest of season 😀

IF we get through - good chance of Newcastle match being on telly - so at least more revenue from that ?

Would be nice too see our CEO putting in measures to improve long term income - rather than short term fixes like selling the training ground. We need more match day income and commercial income - but everything Waggot does seems to have opposite impact.

Depends whether we can get an agreement he stays at the club till the end of the season.

The worrying thing - I would guess the reason we can't move until the Judges decision - we don't know whether any sales (eg Gallagher) can be reinvested in transfers or are needed to plug a massive hole in our finances (if the judgement goes against us).

Sorry - it is the way I have phrased it - that is what I meant - lol

Does the Academy also not count for FFP ?

If he was a gamble signing - with 4 or 5 solid signings to get us out of our current mess - I would actually congratulate the recruitment dept for thinking outside the box. But as with Telovic - fear is that he will be paraded as a maquee signing rather than one for the future - and then no one else will follow.

I think you do point out one very important fact, for those wanting us to go into administration. As well as all those highly paid footballers - who would be released from their contracts anyway - there are also a number of far less well paid staff who rely on the club for their income. Though it does feel like a death from a thousand cuts - having them keep us out of administration is preferable for me - and just cling to the hope that the stars align and either a new Jack Walker comes along or we get into the Premiership (if Coyle can do it - there is always hope 🙂 )

Gotta agree - had huge hopes based on supposed reputation - but getting the basics wrong so many times - surely this was evident when he was being scouted ?

This is the thing I find the strangest - it is basics he is getting wrong time and time again. I was prepared (and expected) the odd error - but it is currently every single match. I have some sympathy for any goalkeeper - as any mistake is magnified - but he needs taking out of the firing line if only to recover his confidence.

This makes sense - why take up wages on a player not even playing - when you can get in two players for the price of one. Personally I would be playing Travis - but if JDT doesn't rate him - then why keep him on the books. The big question is the quality of the players being brought in with the freed up wages.

FFS

Probably not

All these changes - and Travis still doesn't start ?

I agree - but just can't help feel that with the correct investment we could easily creep into top 6.

You are probably right - all I am saying, IMO, if there was ever a time to invest (e.g. Gallagher, Diaz) it is now. We have a set pattern of play, a good manager & some good youngsters. Main things we are missing is a bit more experience, some height in the team and most important a goal scoring striker who can add height and hold up the ball.