Hedges needs to come on

I used the word ‘disgusting’ because as someone who loves club, I feel this would be a betrayal- am I right in thinking he is a fan too? I am rarely annoyed but this story has vexed me so perhaps this explains the hyperbole in my language! if what lanc live is correct then he has done what I think anyone in his position should do, sign a deal, negotiate playing time and then by the time you get to 21 you will be in an ideal position to get a big club to sign you and more importantly play you. I also think with Ayala and Wharton plus another two centre halfs, he is 5th choice but will still play 10-15 games this season.

My two pennies… I am disappointed in Phillips, people saying that you don’t blame him…we have nurtured and developed him for how many years? We have given him a first team shot, we have taken care of him and for him not to show us any loyalty aged 17 is frankly disgusting on his part. Sign a three year deal, if you back yourself then you will be in the first 11 with us and a pl team will sign you up. Realistically what happens now? He signs for Spurs and what plays for the first team? No he will play reserve football or get loaned out, is it not better to do that with us? If we can get a few million and a healthy sell on, get rid now. I do have a feeling that he will sign for Spurs and then stay with us for the season. Unlike a few on here I would keep him, why cut off your nose to spite your face?

10 million bid from Nice for BBD. Romano on twitter- as reliable as they come.

I may be wrong, but didn’t the players you mention sign professional contracts? Phillips hasn’t so we won’t get much, I’d think a few hundred thousand?

We are top of the league!!!

17 year old playing CB, CM playing RB. we desperately need some help

Lovely pass from Morten to Diaz to start the move too.

Who is injured on the ground for us??

Gallagher assist! Brittan playing very well

Pickering is struggling. All the attacks are on his side- they isolate him and then cross.

This is Venkys. The same ones who sold Arna for 20 million with the same length as BB. The same ones who refused to sell Rothwell for 3 million and let him leave on a free. either we get the amount we want (I don’t know how much that is but will guess at 15 mill) or BB stays in my opinion.

Who is this number 7, looks a player lol

Take a bow Hedges! that’s THREE assists in two games.

I would rather get the right player in than just any player. the logic behind the three signings so far has been clear. Just fingers crossed nothing happens to Ayala or Wharton before we sign a new CB. any update on Barnes? Someone mentioned he did his ACL?

I would argue that the players were never fit enough to last two games a week playing that high press. It will be interesting to see if Rosen has an impact with our fitness levels this year. agree about Dack being a second option from the bench.

7 goals and 5 assists at this level for a 20 year old is enough to suggest he is capable at this level. Granted he is no Messi but then again I’m sure you will say his right foot is not good enough for the championship 👍

From the Wigan bench 🤣

He can play in a number of positions and is currently competent rather than effective. Isn’t that the point of a good manager to improve people like him?

Sammie is about to turn 27 and tbf that’s the ideal age of player we should be looking to add to our first 11. We have a very, very young team and need more experienced players. He can also play anywhere across the front line, which again is ideal for the way we are looking to play. 7 goals plus 3 assists in a struggling team is not bad at all. Let’s see what next week brings!

Source reliable?

Please someone correct me, but if sign a player for 1 million on a 4 year deal, that will show up as 250k per year on our books. Whereas the same 1 million pound player would show up as 500k on a 2 year deal… based on this I don’t understand why we haven’t given four year deals to players under the age of 25. I can think of the City midfielder, any others?

Is playing 90 minutes at the San Siro last season classed as a proper game? He clearly has talent and would be an upgrade on anyone we clearly have at the club.

Confirmed about Bowler or Styles Glen? seems to be a lot happening in the background atm, most of it positive!

Wow Styles is a superb signing at this level. I’m sure Chaddy has been championing both of them! patience is a virtue and if this is the calibre of player that we are signing, I am happy to wait a while!