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    How disruptive WAS the summer to Oscar/Albion's preparations?

    I would be slightly cautious about completely overhauling a squad which contributed to finishing fourth last season. The defence is fine. Need to get Kuszczak to sign and would be happy if we completed a permanent deal for Ward. Each of the players might make the odd mistake but they have also...
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    How disruptive WAS the summer to Oscar/Albion's preparations?

    That is my issue. The relegated clubs last season were not competitive. The chances were at least a couple of those who came down this season would be up the top of the division. For that reason, in terms of league position, I felt top ten would be fine - hopefully keeping in with a shout of the...
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    How disruptive WAS the summer to Oscar/Albion's preparations?

    I accept he won't have been looking at recruitment at the tail end of last season like some management teams would have. Far from ideal. But, at the same time, a squad which finished fourth wasn't in need of THAT much surgery in terms of getting new players in. Upson the most important signing...
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    How disruptive WAS the summer to Oscar/Albion's preparations?

    Also, I've said it before and I'll say it again, I don't think fans would have been anywhere near as excited if we had appointed say, an old Manchester United youth team coach who had had one good season in somewhere like Switzerland or Scotland. A lot of fans got over-excited by the Barcelona...
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    How disruptive WAS the summer to Oscar/Albion's preparations?

    Right, before I get going, I am NOT in the Oscar Out camp. More the Remain to be Convinced camp. But keep reading how he didn't get a proper pre-season to work with the players and that the club was in turmoil when he arrived. From what I can see online, Oscar was appointed head coach on June...
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