05 Jul 2018 22:05:36
radical theory time. Has the desperate need for and protracted, recruitment been caused by Bielsas thoughts on some of the young guns as he watches them first hand, in training, together with a deep dawning of the financial constrictions. Could he, for instance, be impressed with the new, so far unseen, Tyler Roberts. The potential of Roofe, Ideguchi and Pearce et al. Then the need for a reliable ball playing CB may be answered by what he has seen of both Shaughnessy and O'Connor. That is also with a whole host of untried talent snapping at their heels.

1.) 05 Jul 2018
05 Jul 2018 22:37:47
Would like to hope so Leo, but Roberts is only just coming out of rehab, and Ideguchi was sent to train with the 23's, so it's anyone's guess at the mo. We need new players.

2.) 06 Jul 2018
05 Jul 2018 23:08:32
Ideguchi back with the first team.

3.) 06 Jul 2018
05 Jul 2018 23:29:56
He's back with the 1st team bright. Apparently Bubba was impressed with his attitude and effort

4.) 06 Jul 2018
06 Jul 2018 00:04:22
Receiving Bub's view on current personnel will have no doubt affected transfer plans but not as much as you claim. Remember he already came out and said 15 players got to go. That's being implemented meaning we still need the extra 4 or 5 anyway to thicken the squad and we want first teamers. Baker done, goalkeeper looks close but we still a striker or two short, and definitely 2 more defenders are needed. It's all about finances. Blackman, Bryan, Bartley and Vydra ought to see us vie for a playoff spot but that comes with 25m acquisition costs. I don't see why Radz can't put in another few million to land Abel. He'd bang them in all season long in our shirt. Don't make the error Radz. Goals are very important! Personally I think we're doing quite well in the dross eradication stakes. I'm relatively pleased with the progress.

5.) 06 Jul 2018
06 Jul 2018 09:36:40
Cheers for the update fellas. Didn't see that news. Pleased for the lad, and not too surprised if the efforts of his countrymen are anything to gauge his character by.

6.) 06 Jul 2018
06 Jul 2018 09:58:31
Hobson's choice at the moment. Bielsa is going to need 18 players for the opening league game therefore needs to draft players into his fold. I am not saying they are not good enough but it is just a matter of numbers at the moment

7.) 06 Jul 2018
06 Jul 2018 13:59:15
agree with you there bright. he couldn't get into what turned out to be a very impressive Japan team but he was in their team previously so he could turn out to be alright for us. i was particularly impressed with Japan's ball control and energy levels.

8.) 06 Jul 2018
06 Jul 2018 15:58:51
Totally Alf. Theye been my team of the tournament so far, based on the qualities you mention, plus effort and sportsmanship. They also cleaned their dressing room after every game, and left a Thankyou note to the russians! Lessons for everyone!