Crap did the window close? I missed that. GK, CB, ST in that order. Fail to bring in those by the end of the window and perhaps he’ll be getting the kind of criticism you would prefer.

I’d take their keeper, and Barry Bannan could join the collection in CM... But I’d have Graham over Fletcher, Dack over Forestieri, Rothwell over Reach all day long. The rest are nobodies. Honestly, have a good look at their squad! People have been sleeping on this FFP ticking timebomb big style Admittedly the dislike is unhealthy!

Nah it’s all about the unknown, still the risk they get someone highly competent! @Biz when have I EVER been wrong? Watch this space ?

Take out Bannan and maybe Reach (and someone probably will) and they are just overpaid ageing gutless sods. They won’t be a threat under Bruce and without him they’ll do well to consolidate.

Completely disagree. The man’s a football dinosaur and their embargoed squad is awful. With a new manager they are an unknown quantity. Could be someone good. Could just as easily flirt with relegation, as the same (but younger) squad did with Jos. Another £100 bet on us finishing above them is incoming.

I don't - I think they'll be right up there. @JHRover - they don't even have an academy anymore I believe... It's all about the moneyball formula.

I think that Rothwell is one of our standout players, and starts in our best 11. Surely that counts as something?

Think they are just gutted, weirdly never seem to criticise their batty owner. Both sets of fans would be unhappy, which is hilarious. I've been trying to start a Schteeve McLaren rumour in the office today as Brucie's replacement. Not going down too well!

Can't half shift can he

Even the kits were shite then.

Yep, that's how it works sometimes. If a young player is good enough they grab their chance. Think the red was harsh as I hazily remember though!

It’s a bit speculative though. Travis’ performance could have kept him in the side... you really 100% don’t know. I can’t remember how he played because I was ballaxed

Very good of you to initially put 19 year old Lewis Travis in all those match day squads tbh Stuart, bravo. ?

From what we’re hearing about his potential then surely a loan move for Buckley would be ideal?

Maybe he’s better than them? Look We all want defenders and a keeper No one REALLY wants Adam But that doesn’t make this a bad signing!

Means he could be full-time with the first team squad or go out on loan to get some experience.

Why would you say that then? Give us a clue. Seeding the pitch himself?

I think we are all hoping for that, just odd to shit on the signing of an u23 in order to make that point.

Downing has used the extra week to move more locally. Good for him, certainly not half arsing it.

Or, having lost Travis and Buckley to the first team squad, there is a spot in the u23s to sign a highly rated National League younger player. Typical Mowbray paying attention to the u23s absolutely disgraceful.

That’s what they call damning with faint praise. To be honest I couldn’t disagree more, we really wouldn’t miss him imo

If White has come in to cover Smallwood as he’s the new keeper I’ll be as gripey as anyone! I’m pretty sure more business will be done.

You missed the bit where he’s going into the U23s? If he’s better than our first 11 after a while then I’m glad to have him. Whats the conspiracy here? Highly rated young national league player joins U23 squad (as Buckley progresses) because lizard people? Or you just didn’t want it tweeting out? I expect we’ll be at least two down in CM from youth loans/shipping out...

The Oxford game last year remains a massive marketing missed sitter. We’d have had an extra 2k on last season that likely would have rolled into this as people got back into the habit.

Well... good???