James_lcfc

Or a new rule - Any posts ridiculing big Steve's looks must be accompanied by a recent photo of yourself. We can see how many people live in glass houses then!

Not my first choice, but not feeling anywhere near as negative as many on here are. I'll back him. Just got to get the recruitment right over the next 4 weeks - Bit of luck in that department ideally!

Makes you think though doesn't it?

They've also leaked that signings are lined up for as soon as he comes in.

Potter is like one of those girls that is quite flirty but you don't really have a chance with. ...just leave it now Rudders, it's getting hard to watch. How many times has he knocked us back

...and dish out a few tasty salaries. It's what we do.

This is always the goal that stands out for me in the title winning season - No idea why! Loved watching him that year.

I think 30-40 games in a top 6 Championship team would be unbelievable for his development. Much better than a few sub appearances for a PL relegation scrapper like we’re going to be anyway. If he’s ready to play a lot of games for us this year, then fair enough, but surely he needs to be playing a decent amount of senior football this year?

He could probably demand a decent wage if he’s as hyped up in the wider football world as he is on this forum! I’m desperate to board the hype train too…I would just like to see him start a first team game first!…

Surely a Championship loan for him this season?

True. ...and to be fair, if the little rumours in here about him ostracising VK because he was a threat to his mates position are true...you would be right about him being a bad egg!

I'd rather get on holiday with my family as well...rather than play in a warm-up game for a tournament I'm not even going to.

I agree he wasn't great, but neither was 90% of the squad. His attitude always seemed good to me though, no idea where you've got that from.

Or just one of the many coaches the club employs throughout the academy?

Better crime novel writer than he is manager!

Nobody will ever pay us actual real money for Wout Faes. He's here until his contract runs out unfortunately.

Not even close to being true.

Taking the next two weeks to find the perfect candidate still gives the new man a full two weeks of prep before the players are back for pre-season. No need to rush just yet, but they have probably already had ~2 weeks to draw up a list and sound out agents. Process should be well underway. ...if they're competent of course...

Fully agree on Kasey. League 1-2 standard. …but KDH is definitely good enough for where we are now. He’s an average PL player, and we need as many of those as we can get! You say he was woeful in the PL, but he was much better than Wilf in the season we got relegated…and people are gagging for him to get a new contract!

Getting a 5 year contract at Chelsea is like winning the football lottery so fair play to him. As others have said, failing there shouldn’t hurt his reputation too much. They should carry some momentum from last season so I think they’ll at least start well regardless of the manager. Will give him a little head start if that happens. I’ll still enjoy it if he struggles next year though, because, well, I’m a bitter football fan

From bottom to top would be my preferred order. But yeah, I wouldn’t be too disappointed with any of them to be honest.

Sunderland were better than us in both league games to be fair to them. Didn’t score a single goal against us and finished bottom half, but I was impressed with them!

What are the options again?