Jimbo

We can't really afford to have "a bit raw" at the moment, we could do with someone who is the real deal now. We've already got someone who's a bit raw and full of potential in Fatawu, for the money being banded about for this lad, are we really in a position to take a punt? Both financially and from a playing staff point of view

I'm pretty sure it was Liverpool who chose Hull over us, and not entirely down to the player, due to minutes on the pitch

Losing KDH isn't the problem, wouldn't be surprised if he ended up the new Drinkwater, he's taking a huge risk by joining Enzo at Chelsea, Enzo might like him but is he really good enough for the "big 6"? If Enzo doesn't perform, then Chelsea could be looking for a new man by Christmas and KDH could find himself in the reserves I do believe we enough in midfield to create enough chances and that's where I agree with the 2nd half of your comment. We have absolutely nothing up top in the 9 position after Vardy, who we can all accept will be a bit part player. No question Vardy is a true legend, but he's become our biggest problem in the last 2 or 3 years, maybe even longer. No decent striker was going to want to come here and be 2nd choice, so we're left with Daka who no one wants. Bobby, Mavadidi and Fatawu should cause problems for opposing defences, even Kristiansan and Ricky P, but without the focal point at No9 we're going to struggle to put away what will undoubtedly be the limited opportunities. If we're switching to a 2 man central defence, and those 2 are going to be Faes and Vestergaard, then we're in all sorts of trouble. Kristiansan will always be caught up field, Faes will go diving in like he does, leaving Janick as the last man.

It'll pass, but probably not until Pep retires and the next big thing comes about. In fairness to Pep he adjusted the way he applies his tactics over the years, he always been possession based, but has slowly but surely sucked the life out of his attacking threats (probably has something to do with he had to changes, and continuously do so once he left Barca and Messi behind) United and Fergie dominated English football with what basically was "vintage Leicester 2015/16" tactics The problem isn't possession based football as such in my opinion, the problem is fear of losing. Enzo was an example of this last season. There is so much pressure to win things, or for the smaller clubs, stay in the premier league, because that's how you generate money, and that's all football is these days, money and how they can make more of it. It's the old Italian way of playing football, the other team can't score if they don't have the ball. I know we were a complete anomaly 8/9 years ago, but I do wish people could look at that example and apply it more, I just want a bit more soul putting back into the game

Newcastle have gone retro badge on their 3rd shirt too, I'm going to be really disappointed if we haven't

Not really related to us as such, but hoping Henry plays for them tonight, apparently he's just joined them on loan. He looked a real handful when I saw him playing for Leuven a few years ago, so just want to see how he does against what hopefully should be a decent defence from us. If you think our sponsor is bad, go check out Palermo's 😂

Do what Leeds have done with their away shirt and stick a retro badge on that, and we'll have 1 shirt I'll consider buying this season

Ner, it hasn't got Chinese writing all over it and I picture of a dragon on the back 😂

I'm not doubting your greater knowledge on this subject compared to mine, but this doesn't make sense to me. We had 2 bespoke kits last season, not just one and a couple of generic templates, but we had embossed fox heads on the home shirt and a nod to history in the away. No way that this season Adidas have chucked a few templates at us this year, colours and all, and just told us to pick one. And even if they did, whoever decided on this away kit is so hugely disconnected from the fan base they might as well follow another sport let alone another team. They surely must have some sort of catalogue, with colour choices when it comes to templates? Even a Sunday league side gets to pick and order in bulk a particular template in whatever colour they want 😂

Fixed it

Templates yes, but surely not colours? Why would we choose to have something like this away kit in those colours? Why could we not have the same template, in yellow, with blue trims and our running fox badge? A lot of clubs, including United, have opted for the same template on the home shirt, the only thing different from theirs to our is the shape of the collar. The away shirt we've chosen is probably the worst we've had, ever.

Imagine something like this, with our old running fox badge on? Instead we get that monstrosity of an away shirt..... Seeing it being worn last night some how made it worse too, just didn't look a football kit at all. I'm really hoping the 3rd kit is something even remotely special, but I'm not holding out any hope

I just want to see Logan Briggs play purely because I brought him in to the 1st team quite early on FM24 and he went on to be an England regular and one of the best players in the world 😂

I can't bring myself to like it because of my love for the NFL and the hatred for the Miami dolphins that comes along with it I saw the Man Utd "leaked 3rd kit" earlier, if that's right, and I hate myself for saying it, but that looks very, very smart. Hoping our 3rd kit is decent, because the home kit is ok and this away shirt is a bit marmite

The more I see, the more I fall out of love with football, not just this club, but just in general. We surely can't be the only team doing something like this? I know the big heads have there own subscription services and show their pre season games on there, so not too dissimilar? I just find it shameful that we're charging anything at all, let alone a tenner, to watch a pre season game against Shrewsbury! I'm sure it was only a tenner to go watch Real Madrid in person a decade or so ago?? This is the way football is going, it's all money over substance now. No soul, no connection with real fans, no real fan base any more, just a money making exercise.

I think Potter is waiting to see what Southgate does, he'll surely be near the top of the list for the FA?

Still 2/1 on 365 Cooper still slight favourite at 5/4

Loans aren't always the way forward. I would think a huge part of whether or not a player goes out on loan is down to his personality. Is he a creature of habit who is settled in his surroundings? Will he react well to new surroundings? Playing a lot of games can only improve their physical performance, the psychology behind it is a completely different matter. Being involved in match day squads in the premier league and getting 500 minutes could actually be better for a player then playing 40 games out on loan

It's reported that it 'could' be and as it stands we have to take it into account. I don't think it will be, but if it 'could' happen then it can't be ignored until it's confirmed

We always had the "option" to buy as part of the loan deal The option became an "obligation" if he played 60% of the games and/or we gained promotion. This deal will happen, it's been reported that it has happened, I just firmly believe that from a financial point of view it's not official yet

Not with a 15 point deduction it wouldn't

I wish I was, I'd bet he earns more in 2 months at 19 than I earn in a year

We need to sort out if we have money to spend or not. We have a half decent squad that clearly needs a couple of additions, in defence most certainly. With a couple of additions I'd fancy us to get around 50 points, that if the worse came to the worst and we get the 15 point deduction should at least give us a fighting chance of staying up and kicking on. Any new manager is going to want assurances that we've at least got a small war chest tucked away because at the moment we have a 1st choice defensive line of Ricky P, Faes, Vesty and Justin. Beyond that we have nothing in reserve bar Nelson and Kristiansen (if he's gonna stick around) I'm at the point now where I don't actually care who the new manager is, I've accepted that it's probably going to be a long, tough season. I just want some fight and enthusiasm back

Whenever I've seen him play, right from a junior level, he's been light years ahead. Moving up to the "mens game" is of course a completely different game, so only time will tell, but he certainly has something about him. I'm hopeful he'll continue to develop, and I've seen a fair bit in him that suggest he will do. His injury has set him back a year or 2, but he most certainly has the talent

I honestly don't know, I'm not a financial expert on all things football, but that would be my guess. Premier league approval could mean that a pre contract has been agreed and comes into force in July 1st (for example) when we officially become a premier league club and "pre season for 24/25 season" begins I've seen reports that we've activated the clause in the loan deal for Fatawu, so I'd bet that it will be finalised when the financial year begins for the premier league, meaning it's on the books for next season