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I actually think a world class defensive midfielder should be the one of the most valuable players, because they're so rare. If you have a boat load of cash you can go buy a striker or a great attacking midfielders, there's lots about. But the truly great defensive midfielders you just can't go...

I'll just say it, that's racist.

I think what Cucurella brings more than anyone else who's played at leftback, is balance to the team. It wouldn't just be a case of having a weaker player in that position, I think it would disrupt our shape and ability to go forward. The season before he signed, lots of people were saying...

Totally agree, we would need a specialist replacement, just like we needed a specialist for several years before we signed Cucurella. People seem to interpret that idea as bashing other players who have "filled in" there, but its not. I think we just have to recognise that the season we...

Give him a break it's his first day.

I really hope that is the reply. Like I say it's been a nagging feeling/worry for a while, but I'd like to believe that you're right.

I think perhaps I was conveniently joining some dots with Ashworth, as we don't know for a fact that he appointed Potter. But there are some undeniably strong links, particularly in so far as how the FA wanted to approach things. Their approach relied on key figures of Ashworth as the director...

The truth is we don't know what Potter thinks about it, so hopefully you're right and that he's enjoying himself here and would be reluctant to leave. But like I say, this nagging feeling is based on a few things. 1. The England job is considered to be the pinnacle of management for a lot of...

The problem with March playing LWB is that he's filling in, he's not naturally a defensive player. And I have to stress, this isn't me putting him down, because I think hes a good player and I think his versatility is excellent. If you need him to play in that role for the odd game to cover...

Yeah Potter is excellent, and I'm sure he would take any rebuilding in his stride. The only nagging worry is that Southgate gets sacked as England manager as I think Potter is definitely the number 1 candidate to take over. But I guess that's why it's only a nagging feeling, we can't dwell on...

I'm not too worried about the centre back part of his game, as we have plenty of cover there. But as a specialist left wing back, he will leave a massive hole. Ever since Lamptey joined and slotted in at right wing back we’ve needed the same on the left side to give the team balance, and...

Tell that to Harry Kane

Transfer fees are always hard to guage aren't they? I'd expect we will naturally go to the high end, and opposing teams/fans will go to the lower end. But its interesting to think back to White's transfer, as Arsenal offered 30 and then 35 million. Some neutrals were saying 50 was to high, but...

Thats a really good question. Personally to us, I think Cucurella is more valuable, simply because it will be harder to replace him. With White we had a lot of centrebacks but it took us three or four seasons to find a good left wing back. Therefore replacing White has been relatively straight...

I agree that all points are valuable in the Premier League, but I don't think the club is dragging it's heels. I think they're exploring options and trying to make signings, but transfers in general are becoming a much harder process to navigate. Increasingly in the last few years, with lots of...

To be honest I thought that was pretty much exactly where we were already. I'm not overly worried about that post, but I'm trying not to get excited unless it gets confirmed.

I didn't think this was news that they were interested in him, that's been mentioned before. But haven't heard anything else about it until that twitter post. Which i haven't translated. Is it saying they've bid or just interested? If its only interest, does that really change anything?