23 Oct 2013 16:59:10
Blackstock and zaliukas look like nearly done deals which I think are great signings! People will moan about them not being 21 and 2 of European best players but it seems to me we have both the best and the most hard to please fans in the world!

I like Blackstock but I'm more happy with the zaliukas signing should it happen! I think it's a signal that we will now play 3 CBs in a 3-5-2 like Sunday meaning we need another CB as cover! Hope I'm right as we were excellent Sunday and the formation suited us!

As for Blackstock, good in the air for his size, decent on the ground and as I'm from Nottingham my family and maths are all florist fans and they all say he is not the striker they should be getting gone so our gain their loss!

Looking forward to sat!
MOT

1.) 23 Oct 2013
I don't know know much about this zaliukas but sounds promising of what I have managed to read and see. I thought the back line was terrific though against Birmingham but my only problem was Tom lees having byram free frequently down the right hand side but choosing to hoof it majority of the time. Not slating him because he was defensively very good but couldn't see why he didn't keep I on the floor more often. Then again I only watched on tv so obviously missed bits in camera, was this the case?

2.) 23 Oct 2013
Yea that's a fair point mate - it did seem that a few times we were quite intent on the same old hoof ball but then again with a 6ft 6" striker the best weapon was his height.

Small steps though as we did cut down a hell of a lot on the long ball and that meant Murphy and mowatt looked brilliant like we know they can be.

Having said all that it was my daughters birthday so like you, I only saw it on tv! Positives to take for sure though mate!

MOT!