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Is there any timescale on when Braybrooke will be back? Think Maresca would've really took a liking to him and Alves, so would be a shame if they're unable to participate for a good while yet.

Not a fashionable name but I think this could be a great signing. Very similar style of play to Matty James who was immense last time we were at this level. Winks is probably better n'all. We absolutely need ball players in the middle of the park, this would be a good start.

I take your point but I think we have one of the most patient and forgiving fanbases in the country, much to our detriment at times. If anything we need to collectively become more demanding of the club as a whole and let those people in the comfy seats know when things are going up the creek.

I'd be happy with Maresca. The only concern I have is the players you assume we'll be left with come the start of the season (KDH, Hamza, Iversen) don't really fit the 'total football' criteria - thus making our rebuild even bigger potentially.

Do you think we're going to be underwhelmed or pleased with who it's looking like will be appointed?

Can you blame them?

A little off topic, but I find it staggering that a team who can field this starting 11 is on the verge of relegation. That side should be comfortably midtable at the very least. What an awful season.

Are you watching on UHD? I can't watch it on that as the out of sync audio was irritating the tits off me. If you just put the normal HD channel on it's all good.

Couldn't agree more. It was the area we needed to strengthen the most in January - you could argue it was CB, but given we had Soyuncu fit and available and he just wasn't being picked by Rodgers, it's harder to make that claim now I think. A defensive midfielder who could pick a pass would've transformed the team. I almost can't believe Rodgers never managed to get one in, as it was pivotal to the way he likes to set his teams up (think Joe Allen at Swansea, Gerrard in his latter years at Liverpool). Playing possession based football with Ndidi or Soumare as a CDM is going to cause issues. Mendy is the best of the lot but even then he lacks physicality and plays too safe, not breaking lines etc.

That is heartbreaking, you can tell she's massively in awe of them as well. It's actually pissed me off a lot more than it should have

I can't shake the feeling that Marsch would turn out a great appointment for us. Just a gut feeling but I think he would 'get' us as a club, and think he'd win the fans round too. Of all the managers seemingly available, I'd be going for him.

**** it, let's go for Marsch. I would understand the scepticism if appointed but at least he gets his teams playing with some sort of identity. Plus, he'll kick and scream on the touchline a bit which is what we've severely lacked for the last few years. He'll also have a point to prove. I've just read that back and realised I won't have convinced anyone

As it currently stands, I'd go for: GK. Iversen RB. Castagne CB. Souttar CB. Faes LB. Kristiansen CDM. Mendy RCM. Pereira LCM. KDH CAM. Maddison ST. Iheanacho ST. Daka Pereira and KDH as the 'wide' players in a diamond would work well I feel. Harsh on Barnes but I just don't feel our options on the right warrant us having to play 2 wingers.

I agree but looking at our past appointments, I think Viera would tick a lot of boxes for our owners.

I imagine Viera would be someone our board would look to appoint in readiness for the Championship next year. As Rodgers certainly won't be sticking around once we drop.

Marco Silva anyone?

Well, there's the tories for a start.

Purely as a squad player I'd keep KDH, but in the main I agree.

Anton Stach. 24 year old CDM from Mainz. Stats are unbelievable, one of the best 'interceptors' in the Bundesliga and good with the ball. Also, he's 6"4 which would be a literal upgrade on Papy Mendy.

Never really been into podcasts that much but found myself enjoying this, great work by everyone involved! It's become part of my Monday morning routine now - drop the kid off at school, back home, fire the laptop up, cup of coffee and whack on BSLB haha.

This guy is the real deal, refused to believe it as thought bigger clubs would be in for him. Quality signing, I'm buzzing.

Thanks mate. Well, the cat finally got out the bag last night - sounds like it well and truly kicked off. A few other things came out the woodwork as well which... surprised me, I've already divulged too much on here though so won't go into anymore detail! I'm going to speak to our director at some point (without going into details) but essentially ask to move departments if possible. I've managed to get an interview tomorrow afternoon for what sounds like a decent job, just in case things go south quickly and my position becomes untenable. Keeping my options open.

I think we'll lose, unfortunately. Hope I'm wrong...

Thanks for this mate, much appreciated - I'm trying not to make any rash decisions but it's hard when emotions are running high! My boss is pretty high up within the business and has a lot of influence, which could potentially make things difficult. The bit you've said in bold is what I'm going to do I think, look elsewhere but don't jump at the first opportunity - thanks bud. My partner mentioned this potential scenario to me as well haha - I can't see him uprooting and leaving his kids but then again I would never have expected him to have done what he has, so who knows? The office we work in is particularly 'gossipy' and it's really not somewhere I want to be once the news gets out to more people. I'm going to look elsewhere but be picky about what I apply for, not rush into something that I later regret further down the line. I may just work from home as much as I can to avoid my boss and people asking me questions about it. Such a strange situation! Thank you to everyone.

Thanks for this Parafox, really appreciate it. To be honest, I wasn't expecting anyone to have the answer for me - just typing it all out and having acknowledgment has more than helped to be honest. What he's done will tear the family apart, I don't think he would push for me to be sacked or anything (even though redundancies are going to be happening soon) as its quite a niche part of the business I work in, which coincidentally is now more important than ever. You're right though that it could stifle future progression, potentially. Something I didn't really think about. I think I'm going to look for a job elsewhere, I don't really want to be associated with him going forward. Thanks once again, helped settle my thoughts and anxieties about the whole situation.