Conversely I think we were one of, if not the worst teams in terms of conceding goals as a result of aerial duels so he seems the perfect fit!

He's not really built to play right back is he in all fairness. A nippy little winger will be a nightmare buzzing about his beastly frame. He was subbed vs us at Ewood because Armstrong was causing him all sorts of issues I believe....

I think (and hope) we will see less of Benno starting games this season, partly because of the arrivals of Johnson and Downing. In the absence of Graham and Mulgrew, which happened a fair bit, he was like our most experienced player in a young team - I think we can gather from the recent signings that TM definitely values experience a lot. That and the fact I think he had a sense of loyalty meaning he gave game time to the lads who won us promotion. I'd like to think it's not just a case of him having 'favourites'. Even a blind man can see Benno works his bollocks off every game and is a great character to have in your squad, he's just not THAT good technically unfortunately. Also expect we will see less of Smallwood too, again nothing against the lad but the loyalty will have to be shoved aside a little now he's had his season to show his worth in the championship.

No, and as previously stated I'll judge him on his time here if he arrives, which I do want him to

Bambi on ice I've heard mentioned a few times... Still let's see, I'll judge him on what he does here, assuming he does finally arrive.

Palmer was more a case of we had better options in that position tbh

Good, would you be happy for someone else to dictate who starts for us? He may end up being shite....

Seems the race for Ben Gibson is hotting up, left out again last night for their game. Leeds, Forest and Boro been mentioned so far. It'll be interesting to see what kind of fee he goes for, really not sure why Dyche seemingly doesn't rate him at all.

I give up, I really really do ???

Rangers are actually into their season playing competitive European games, but no let's play west ham reserves instead eh?

Getting beyond ridiculous on here, we've just played one of the most famous old clubs in football last week and people are crying because we didn't bow down and play a premiership team

Brereton is out best striker for me, I've stuck by him from the start on here, greeted by numerous slatings.

Wrong.

Have you ever played football? On the wing is the most tiresome position, hence he's given him a workout. Go on though, twist it in your usual suicide watch way

He threw his toys out the pram when told he wasn't gonna be #1

What keep him and let him sulk? OR bring a better keeper in. Absolutely no time for players who don't want to be here, end of.

Raya Wanted To Leave Sit in your padded cell and keep saying these words, it may sink in eventually

Just get the razor blades out now mr positive. Who gives a shit if they're on loan if they're fully committed to the cause. Over half of Watfords team was when they nailed promotion ? And as for the double figures comment, also wrong ?

I'd take Walton, big old beast and let's not forget he had Wigan's defence looking a lot more organised than ours in league one with the departing Raya attempting it. Not amazing, certainly not an awful move at all though

Well we won't start that team for 46 games though will we? Even if we did theres some stinking teams who finished below us last season who probably would again anyway. Theres no way, literally none, that Leutwiler is gonna be our first choice keeper for starters

? the obligatory relegation scare story after a dodgy pre season performance

Where are you in mallorca?

On a positive note grown men look ridiculous in replica shirts anyway so it should discourage a few from buying it ??

Why do you want it to stop?

Zohore is a bit of a gamble, usually shows glimpses of being a real player, then gets injured or looks like he can't be arsed. Perhaps they should have demanded a bit more than Jay Rod considering he only went for 2m more, although I think only 5m of that was paid up front.