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As frustrating as the current cost cutting/ asset stripping situation is, which for me entirely falls at the door of Waggott and the owners, I think GB deserves credit. Time will tell, but this side looks far more adept at dealing with Championship games than the teams we were stringing together in December. Fleck and McFadzean are experienced pro’s who have played 100’s of games at this level and the Rotherham/Preston type results simply would not have happened with them around. Adam Wharton is a top talent who will be sorely missed and we will see the difference without him, but let’s be honest, as soon as serious money was on the table he was going. Best of luck to all the new signings, particularly to McGuire who has had a difficult start to life over here. This team on Saturday has more than enough to win the game.

Feel for GB, clearly being told to cut the wage bill but by some miracle try and improve the squad. This cannot carry on forever. The signings generally look like an attempt to increase the physicality of the side. O’Riordan, Koumetio, McFadzean and McGuire all big lads. I’m sure we will now play 3 centre halves and look to be more solid. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Gally, McGuire and Szmodics all in the team as well.

Not ITK but suspect Omar Rekik might be on the way to a Championship Club. Highly rated, just returned to Arsenal from a loan at Wigan, played well at Ewood last season for them. Couple of injury issues recently have meant he hasn’t played that much for Wigan this season. Could do a lot worse.

Hyam is clearly one of our stand out players. He’s been rushed back from injury by the management team because of our current plight and it’s obvious he’s not 100% fit. Why do our supporters have no understanding of form. Playing poorly for a few games does not make you a bad player.

Edun and Mola to go and Mads Bech Sorensen to join? 😉