Jovan

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This is the time he employs the Costanzo opposite theory.

What's this guys status? Is he still on a youth contract?

This. Potentially it could have been a disaster (cough cough Villa). But the way the deal is constructed and presented is in the least cringeworthy manner. Obviously he hasn't played yet and that's were the biggest hurdle will arise (set up) but so far top notch.

And been playing regularly.

Shit yeah. Highly unlikely too young (under 35).

There is no real point developing youth. The only real advantage is in the +3 in the squad and once they reach a certain age you just have to move them on. Secondly long-term contracts are actually worthless. How many players move under contract. If transfer fees were allowed atleast clubs would value fringe players more.

That (if true ) confirms a second Marquee for this season. Just hope it's a CB or #10.

Now time for the lucky dip.

Van egmond can hit em from distance. But a mistake will probably decide it. Crummer. Get in.

Into this up to our necks. Just need a little magic composure.

Sorry mate that's just wrong. Out of all the players me and my kids have spoken to Melling is the most open and genuine. He is genuinely a good bloke and switched on. How he has been quoted isn't because of lack of intelligence.

He was good. But a 34 year old fullback? Pretty much rules out 352. Unless he will play the Aaron Hughes role minus the visa status. Actually hope he is seen as back up/squaddie and that we have a quality fullback lined up. So basically he is replacing Clisby which in essence is an upgrade.

And coming from such an ethical company.

So from last season's squad we only now have Defenders Chapman , Franjic Midfielders Retre Caceras Malik Forwards Fitzgerald Fornaroli Kuzi Gameiro And I thought we had a decent squad last season. Obviously not.

Both Melling and Clisby gone. Confirmed. Didn't expect that. Both Melling and Clisby gone. Confirmed. Didn't expect that.

So you think he had no influence on building that Barca side and was because of the players. What he did at Bayern was because of the teams he played against. I'm a big Jose fan although his pragmatic approach at times is hard to watch especially his Inter years. But to say Pep has been spoon fed is laughable. He is probably the most influential thinker over the past decade and has changed the game.

I Only accept Thursday announcements.

Why?

Didn't pay up a few wagers?

Agree. I think it comes back to self worth and people wanting to be seen as being popular. So if you are part of a club that has 50000 members you are somehow better than someone thats part of a club that has 5000. All it means to me is longer sausage stand lines.

Spot on. I still think a marquee cb would be amazing Brattan Kilkenny and Caceras should be good enough to supply Cahill and Fornaroli and hopefully Brandan is another diamond in the rough. Gameiro and Fitzy chip in how can we loose at all. We will be unstoppable. Only thing that really concerns me is mr 33%. If he can become mr 61% this season then now were talking.

What about the "archie rule" gave a player another season for no real reason. Also the Rogic Troisi loan deals.

Both massive names and super quality players and Villa played less than half what everyone was led to believe. Just saying alot is on the line for Cahill and the Club. If it works out then we will have a great period but if it doesn't. .....