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You mean Enzo?

This is the reported agreement terms, let’s hope he stays fit as there is an obligation to buy based on appearances:

Yes!

Torino can do *** one. Using Romano to further their cause, it stinks. We either let him go on a free at the end of the season or get our valuation now. Rowett backed him so not accepting that we mistreated him, he clearly got a run in the side.

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Actually, remember at the time that this was rumoured to be one of the signings that Nuno wanted but was overruled on so might not be as clear cut. But wouldn't put it past Rudkin sabotaging things.

If this is true, there is no other reason that Rudkin is criminally negligent and wants the club to suffer.

Agree, this is very much the case. The problem is we've been too much a manager-led club. Have a read of 'How to Win the Premier League' and tells you why our transfer strategy went backwards with Rodgers, he did the same at Liverpool. Glover had one strong window, when Enzo took charge - there was a clear sync between playing style and recruitment, with clear leadership. Before and after, it's been poor to dross - the January window was probably the worst of the lot. He also had good links with agents, which may have made Glover's performance look better. If you look at our targets for the 2024 summer window, there were some class players we were targeting but a lot of them fell through, partially because of the potential points deduction deterring players. So we ended up getting Cooper targets like Skipp and Ayew which was a disaster. Hoping this changes with McCarron.

Looks like this is almost sorted, Romano reposted his message about the deal and TalkSport reporting a fee is agreed.

Interesting that national media are saying this is a coup/fantastic appointment for us, for example Jason Burt at the Telegraph, Alex Crook at Talksport, Nick Mashiter at BBC Sport - not had this amount of support in the press for a managerial decision since Rodgers as the jury was out on Maresca (except fanboy Balague of course). Like many, was disappointed when I first heard the news but open-minded and want this naturally to succeed.

Well worth listening to the When You’re Smiling BBC podcast - really good discussion of the appointment and some interesting background on the club as well. Good job @Loxm

Romano has actually got our manager choices wrong - said Benitez and Potter when we appointed Smith and Cooper (wish he had been right though!). But clearly on this, we’re appointing Martin - too many informed sources are saying this is happening.

I guess that would also rule us out taking action against Chelsea as their breaches were between 2011 and 2018.

Similarly to Nixon, the lower in the leagues we are, the more accurate he gets. He’s more right than not recently, called it first on Richards signing for us in the Jan transfer window.

Typically, you're right but don't think BBC RL run this without some go-ahead from the club.

Maguire claiming sides could go after Chelsea after they were found in breach but didn't get a points punishment. Was their breach during the season they finished 4th and we finished 5th so missed out on Champions League? Everton upset the neutrals last season - got the draw vs Man City to derail their title charge and lost to Spurs to help them stay up - so not many fans will have sympathy with them!

Interesting to see what BBC RL broadcast today having reported the interest in Martin, surely they would have been briefed by the club? Not in the club's interest to put this rumour out if it wasn't close reputationally if he was to turn it down as other candidates would know they were the 2nd choice.

The only keeper worse than Ward for shot stopping based on xG in 2022-23.

You're being unnecessarily harsh here on @ClaphamFox - Martin didn't get the job in 2025 reportedly after fan reaction so it's not a leap to say he wouldn't be in the running this time, especially given the unpopularity of the board. It's wild they're making such a divisive move. I think most of us are now trying to find something positive here given the appointment seems inevitable!

Isn't Martin's rep that he promotes younger players? No fan of his but he ain't 'I prioritise experience' Rowett.

Know you're joking but would expect Braybrooke will be key to Martin's style of play - he's exactly his type of player.

Exactly! This is either going to be tremendous or absolutely sh*t - will be incredible either way!

Not supportive of Martin getting the role, but if it appears he is the preferred candidate, the club needs to give him a time limit for responding and not get messed around. They can't afford any drift again - the manager needs to be installed asap to start planning as a huge overhaul is needed.

Re. BBM, I think that was the plan but player power stopped him getting the role plus wanting to move on fully from Ruud's time in charge - can't remember if it was Percy or Collomosse but one of them wrote about how some of the players weren't impressed with his training sessions.