03 Feb 2015 05:11:32
Agree about great to offload more deadwood and also well done to Austin and sharp ( not my fav player but ) for not moving. Yes speedie. We seem to have a group of players who want to play for us
But. But. But. But
Still no speed and I'm not convinced it is wise just to shop abroad. Hope these three turn up trumps but getting a bit concerned so many foreigners!
Oh well. Hope I'm wrong. Usually am.

1.) 03 Feb 2015
03 Feb 2015 10:32:35
we have to get rid of deadwood fair comment but we have to stop buying more.

2.) 03 Feb 2015
Aussie. I share your concerns re foreign players (although personally if they are good enough, I like a multi national team)
But when they started, MC and Salerno did say they wanted to develop a team with predominately English players, but that in the short term this would not be possible as all their experience and contacts were abroad, mainly in Italy of course. I think as time goes on we may see them recruit over here more often - but of course they will not pander to the stupid wage demands/transfer fees/agents fees that most players come with. Just think of Risdale and then imagine exact opposite and that seems to be where they are coming from.

3.) 03 Feb 2015
03 Feb 2015 12:50:54
Although I am not a fan of building a team around loan players, it is where we are financially and we needed to sort that first. Loan players also provide the chance to look before you buy which is a plus. My biggest concern is that if we don't identify enough quality or that quality is not interested in staying, then, we are building from scratch in closed season. The only saving grace is the young guns who might be the key as they have been together for some time and still have the passion and drive to succeed. You never know what's going on behind the scenes but I think we are on the brink of greatness - not tomorrow, but I just have a good feeling. I will buy shares if we can get rid of GFH but we need to sell to gain investment! Let's hope this run continues and we can get a result at the weekend.

4.) 03 Feb 2015
Well said PP. I'd have a punt too.
And I'll gladly pay uncle Ken's one way air fare to anywhere very far away and very remote

5.) 03 Feb 2015
The only problem with loan signings are as you say PPeacock they are not the long answer. Unless we agree a fee with the parent football club then if a loan signing does well it attracts the interests of other clubs & we could lose out or be forced to pay more than we originally intended.

6.) 03 Feb 2015
I don't understand why so many people are being so negative about the summer signings, as it is generally recognised that the foreign player would need time to adapt to the championship.

I think we have got a good (young) squad now with lots of promise.We just need to climb up the table a bit and get through this year.

7.) 03 Feb 2015
The foreign players have struggled to acclimatise to the demands of the championship however this can come with time. Unfortunately as Cellino has tried to integrate so many at the same time it has adversely affected the results on the pitch (which is what matters). I think the foreign players we have are technically superior to the likes of Tonge, Norris, Varney, Pearce etc. but may require a second season to prove that fact. The trick is to balance the foreign flair with the muck and bullets approach of british/championship players

8.) 03 Feb 2015
Have they struggled? Silvestri has been a revelation, Antenucci and Doukara have scored 15 between them Bianchi was top of the tackling/passing charts, Bellusci has scored 2 and has done alright, Berardi has been solid when not sent off. They ll continue to improve also

9.) 04 Feb 2015
I bought shares in 2000 and thanks to Risdale and administration they were worthless. I still have the share certificate- wonder if that is worth anything?

10.) 04 Feb 2015
Should be worth the paper it's written on jump
Contact the Papa and see if he wants to honour them. Good luck with that one!

11.) 04 Feb 2015
Might frame it for nostalgia purposes

12.) 05 Feb 2015
Aye jump.
Probably best.