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Now you've said that, the feeling is uncanny. How depressing that it suggests yet more examples of how we keep cycling through our same mistakes. At a minimum, if we could just sign one starting CM, I would have a smidge of optimism as we progress through the season. That the club's actions have reduced me to that as being something I will accept as a minimum viable approach is so disappointing.

I don't want to be all doom-and-gloom, but does anyone actually have any confidence we'll sign anyone now? I have a feeling either we won't, or it will be too little, too late for what we need. Striker, at least one starting CM, and a LB are desperately needed.

I don't get this at all. He seems like he is actively showing he doesn't want to be here...which seems quite unprofessional? I'd hoped he could just start afresh this season.

Oh dear Marti. You have some job on your hands.

He was on international duty and is now injured, apparently. Behind Ricardo and Kristiansen in terms of recovery, Cifuentes said.

Interesting line up. Feels like a good mix of youth getting a chance and some second string/those pushing for starting berths. Skipp/Soumaré is bleurgh...but I'm hoping it means next weekend they won't play together. They'll be too tired, right? Right?!

So Kone is off the table. Genuinely no idea who we'd look at now, realistically. I love the suggestions in this thread, but I just can't see us being that inventive. I think we've got Ayew and Daka for the season, that's our lot.

Goodnight, sweet prince. /close thread

I think you're misunderstanding haha. I meant you could buy a number 9 shirt, but not get a name on the back with it. I never said it was a great idea, just a "****ing stupid idea" in your words. Sorry for having a bit of fun on little sleep

I'm all for the bullishness of our chances this season, but let's stay humble for the first few games eh? There's a reason we got relegated. Our squad has some real strengths, but midfield and upfront there are still plenty of questions. Today I'll take a win, however we get it. Then we build and prove ourselves worthy of challenging. First gameweek is always insane. First 10 games just as crazy. Last time we were down here, Preston were top of the league for the opening few weeks! And it meant nothing in the end.

Could not agree more. I think retiring the number would have been ridiculous, but at least make it a number you have to earn, given our greatest ever player wore it barely a few months ago. Leaving it free for a year would have been a really nice, respectful approach I think. And honestly, would probably work really well as a story the club can "sell" or market to fans. Want a number 9 on the back of your shirt? This season, you can't get a name with it, player or fan. Anyway, I'm going to be over in the corner huffing copium that this is all Ayew trying to take the pressure off whomever comes in as a new striker or something. He's part of the leadership group now after all.

Best of luck to him. He's going to be an incredible keeper in time, and I think we'll miss him, as much as I want Jakub to succeed. Maybe I'm being precious, but I hope he puts something out there to say goodbye. At least he took the time to do that lap in his final game though.

About 3.5 hours by train (and obviously walking). 2 days if it's just by foot.

Ah that does ring a bell. Thanks Ric.

I'm not familiar with how Turkish clubs do business, but is this definitely a done deal now? The post/article from Besiktas just says they have entered negotiations. So it could still fall through...? Then again, I suppose you'd hope the club were pretty confident a deal was going through if they announced this, as—correct me if I'm wrong—I think they're one of those clubs that have to announce business to the stock exchange/shareholders...?

Can we sell the captaincy to help with PSR? That's my vote.

"Sky Sports can confirm a late bid by Leicester City was rejected by The Chairboys, on the grounds that Jordan Ayew and a packet of skittles would have negatively impacted their PSR calculations for the season."

Thanks @Sly, this is incredibly insightful. I had no idea so much of that was going on, even within the tenure of King Power's ownership of us. It's definitely being done to curry favour with those in charge in Thailand then. Likewise, I think it's unacceptable we're being used as a megaphone for a foreign entity and arguably political party (e.g. the nationalists/royalists likely pushing that agenda so hard). It really does put into perspective King Power's motives.

Textor is another nightmare owner. No way should Wednesday go anywhere near him.

I'm curious: For those who went, was there much chat about these ads in the stands? I'm guessing probably not, but you'd have thought even some of our regular lot would be at least confused by it.

This calendar year do you mean? If so, others have pointed out that the change in manager did not suit him at all, and that he had injuries second half of the season. While Bloomfield was in charge he scored 16 goals I think it was.

Interesting. Only just signed for them at the beginning of July for about £13m. 18 year old CB.

This one's made me feel a bit sad, if I'm honest. A great servant, by all accounts a very down-to-earth guy, and a player who on his day was the best in his position. I'm sure he'd be an asset in the Championship, but it probably is time to say goodbye.

Yeah if we could replace those two...I could get fully excited about this season haha. Ayew looks like he can do a job, provided our wingers deliver the goods (and my goodness do they look like they could...)

Well except Huddersfield are in the cup, but yes, I get what you're saying