If we must play with this formation and Graham must start (which he should) then the only place for Brereton, or any other central striker for that matter, is as replacement for Graham when he tires or is unfit to start. If Brereton isn't up to that, and that seems to be TM's opinion, then the club has wasted 7M which we will never get back. All this reminds me so much of the bad old Venky days it makes me weep. Personally, and feel free to call me old-fashioned, I'd like to see a winger on each wing and two up-front. That way we might see what Brereton can do and other strikers we have for that matter. You're looking like the last man standing pal!

For me, it has Venkys all over it!

Just saw the moving news ribbon on Sky! It didn't specify!

KALANIC TO VILLA!

Yes but would we have paid 7M for him? The implication of paying such a big fee for a 19 year old is that he's really special as plenty of other 19 year olds have been.

Kalanic to join Villa on January 1.

I'm not at all sure what your point is here. Reed doesn't seem to find being here on loan a problem and he isn't becoming a permanent signing in January! The difference between them is simple----- Reed is actually a terrific player.

Who's "sought after" him apart from us? We look the bunnies tbh.?

I really hope it was out of TM"s hands. I want to believe he isn't that dopey.

I'm edging that way!

Given his personal circumstances, a move to a Premier League club would be irresistible for him. However I would not be surprised if it was a disaster. Too many temptations, too many Sun pics of him staggering out of clubs in the early hours.Its not like he has the strength of personality to avoid all this. It'll end in tears.

Are you saying there's a chance we don't have to sign him?

That should keep the critics quiet!

It's the worst signing of its type since Grabbi, ie by a manager who is not certifiable. I'm ignoring loads of Kean's signings.

How true.

I thought you were ticking us off for doing that and assuming we wanted his head!

OK, he could sign 6 to give us 3 real ones!

But 3 more players would take us 3 players nearer?

Maybe we should do the same with Brereton.

Did I read that it was 20%?

Reads like criticism of the manager to me!

is it? Surely its not progress if they don't play!

Apart from Reed what actually happened?

I don't think he'll go in January. TM has said so more than once.. I take that to mean there's a tacit deal between the Club and the player that, unless we are in the Premiership at the end of the season ( highly unlikely) he'll be allowed to leave in the summer.

Would these players who could improve us ever get a game?