LAM09

Someone who isn't a novice would help. I personally don't see there being that many issues unless I'm blind to it. If we signed a top quality CB, CF, and kept Petrovic in the summer, we might have actually been a competitive side.

The chance to sack him was before the window opened or just after. It makes absolutely no sense right now unless things became dire. At this point, I serious hope those at the top are still bickering with one another, so an investor with some clue about the game comes in.

He was playing in Argentina not so long ago, so I'd reserve judgment for another season. If you've watched Atalanta at times, he hasn't been a nailed on starter for them.

It's been the same story for almost two months. Score first, do nothing for the rest of the match. How is next Friday going to be any different? If Jackson & Guiu are out long term, we aren't getting top four.

As I mentioned previously, the lack of competition for places is really hurting us.

I don't know what has happened to Sancho. It feels like he has gotten off far too easily despite dropping subpar performances for weeks.

Or Palmer out right, so he can cut in. I know Palmer might be best placed centrally, but it's a team game after all. Maresca's reluctance to move him at all is extremely frustrating.

Not sure what Nkunku didn't shoot. I'm sure I remember Neto playing centrally for Wolves at some point. I'd much prefer that than watching the former "try" to play CF.

Not if they GK for Chelsea, it seems.

He's had more chances than a cat has lives.

I don't want to see Sanchez's face anywhere, but is this a sign that he's been pushed down the pecking order? I certainly hope so.

Money more like.

Supposed reasoning - Yet, it will be activate from fifth round onwards. The FA are so backwards. it's untrue.

The absence of it is ridiculous, particularly at Premier League stadiums.

If they want peanuts for wages too. There's no chance this board would outlay wages of £150kpw plus for any free agent. I'd say you're partially right. We definitely don't need more deadwood, but no matter how good a 18-22-year-old might look, he will lack key attributes that can only be gained from experience/winning. Players similar to Silva, albeit 3-4 years old, would be the sweet spot to balance things out (Tah springs to mind). At this point though, it's a matter of us banging our heads against a brick wall; our oldest outfield player in this season's squad is 27 (26 at the start of the season).

They like pump out whatever suits their agenda.

I remember when he was another one of those FM wonderkids and made the move to Dortmund. It seemed like he'd be destined to join RM after a few years in Germany, but it didn't pan out that way. He's shown to be more of a late bloomer in today's world of football (peaks are expected in early twenties, which is crazy). With regards to Newcastle, I completely agree. Their investment, or lack thereof, has been weird at times, particularly after gaining the "holy grail," which was a CL position. I realise that PSR has a tight leash on what they can and cannot accomplish, as shown last summer. Meanwhile, if you look at what Villa is doing, they are trying to stay at that level. If Rashford's move is a sign of things to come (offering wages of £300kpw+), they could become a serious title contender.

I was being sarcastic. If what you are saying is indeed the truth, good on the club. A teen shouldn't be entitled to anything. On talent alone, I think he could have offered something right now and in the long term. However, based on the rumoured fees, he certainly wasn't worth that outlay.

He only turned 25 a few months ago and hasn't played alongside elite players, so those are aspects that he could certainly improve on with more quality around him.

Tottenham supposedly paid €10m loan fee for Tel with a €60m transfer fee should they make it permanent. I'm extremely happy he "snubbed" us at that cost.

Agree to disagree. Most of the top CF's excel because of their physical presence while he exceeds elsewhere (understanding of the game, movement, etc).

I personally can't think of a more technically gifted CF than him in world football. The difference between him & Jackson is staggering.

That was in the group stages. I'm sure Palmer will be added to our squad for the KO stages, so his game time would be even less. I totally agree someone should have been signed to fill his void, but we have been crying out for another CF for months and look where we are.

The last thing we really need. It could have been a blessing in disguise for him. I guess we'll find out the full extent tomorrow.

Looks like Guiu could have a problem. Nkunku V Brighton? 🥲