Tom

To say that lot were going mad the other day that team they put out is frightening

Imagine they are paying him over the odds as well

Can’t fault the recruitment team and manager really no complaints and well above expectations I would have liked to see some real money spent but it is what it is and the team seemingly have done a superb job with what they have been given

Great stuff, really a potentially top signing

He trained with them this morning so imagine he was

Not announced yet but seems Sarmiento has signed in time for them, he’s a concern tomorrow as think we’ll struggle with him

Cantwell had the X factor, small risk but well worth taking If done I’d throw him in tomorrow at least from the bench, seems the type that could provide a spark in a derby

Well he did have about 15 a game

Who was the last player for us to have scored 10 goals from outside the box I wonder? Conway?

If we get Cantwell I’d be trying to get rid of Dolan tomorrow, reckon we could get a million or two maybe then bring in a quick winger

Their fans are seeming a lot more confident on twitter today with Koleosho and Foster staying and signings coming in

Wow what a prediction, there’s no way anyone could have expected this

Said in the other thread as much as I’m enjoying seeing the semi meltdown in some parts of twitter I worry there’s a sting in the tail for us here. Can’t pretend I’m looking forward to it especially still having a calamity goalkeeper

I feel like this is leading to a false sense of security going into Saturday. Either way we are underdogs just hope we do our bit

They’ve just signed Hannibal from United though, £5m rising to £10m so they are at least spending some The lad they are bringing in from Brighton looks a match winner as well so would be good if that was delayed a bit!

People will say it was a terrible move for him to go to Spurs but he probably quadrupled his salary and played as many championship games last season and may do this season as if he stayed in teams around where we were. Probably hasn’t kicked on how he’d wanted but that may have been the same here.

GAME OFF

I’ve never been convinced at all by Benson but it’s due to the evidence I’ve witnessed in the progression of keepers here rather than his history. It can be a factor but previous accomplishments in the field aren’t the only thing to being a good coach. Usain Bolt was the best of the best, his coach wasn’t faster but knew how to focus and develop him and others

Scott Parker for me isn’t a brilliant manager but they will walk this league, the only hope is Parker somehow sabotages it

Not been following much but saw Norwich fans saying Gueye is exactly the striker they need How many times have we said that? Hopefully we’ve found one of those!

The handling of the Sammie situation is terrible We’ve made it clear we are desperate to sell him, not played in friendlies nor even trained with the first team, we’ve given away all of our bargaining power. Anyone interested knows we are selling they just need to be patient. For me he needs to be part of the team till an offer is accepted

I hope Kaide Gordon is on the top end of Liverpool loanees, obviously not as good as Harvey Elliot or Big Billy Koumetio but surely better than Leighton Clarkson

By the way in no world does McFadz count as a new signing - it’s a delayed contract renewal! Seems it was a great idea telling the club that the transfer window closed today!

Seems one of those good all round deals, decent fee for us whilst not too expensive for Stoke and new start for him Just have to hope Gueye does the good link up bits Gally did but with more output as well

I know we have one prominent Japanese fan on twitter and we may get more visitors to check in on Ohashi so always worth being courteous cheers