Satisfied with our business?

[virtual22]

I just can't get my head around the club going with just 3 strikers.

Unbelievable

This, most have been saying since the end of last season we needed at least two strikers. An injury and a suspension (and our disciplinary record is far from great at the moment) and we are down to one striker, which could be Baldock. I would rather have seen us cashed in on Stephens to get someone in. I just don't see us having the goals to challenge this season now sadly.

 

[WATFORD zero]

I would have loved a Baldock upgrade, but Murphy, skalak, and, at a push, knockaert and Solly may have to do as backup to Baldock. I've watched the Albion for a long long time and it may have to suffice !!

 

[Postman Pat]

"Retaining our best/Key players alone should be considered very positive."

Are you kidding. I thought our goal was promotion. last time I looked. keeping our players shouldn't even be the issue!.

Norwich, newcastle, and a few others have brought in real quality. Are we trying to get out of this league!

Two words.... Parachute Payments.

We have a good enough squad for promotion. Believe.

There has been £200m spent in the EFL and £120m has gone to three clubs relegated out of Premier League last season; Newcastle, Aston Villa and Norwich - who all get a parachute payment this time round.

Aston Villa £59.1m

Newcastle £57m

Norwich £10.5m

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

A player who clearly doesn't want to be here.

Right...

Shake my ****ing head

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

So which forward line do we start with for the next game? Murray and Hemed, or will it be Hemed and Murray. Bit of a headache for Hughton.

 

[Baaaald]

No. All this the squad is stronger than last year business is all very well but the rest of the division has moved on. Reckon we will scrap into the play offs... I don't need to say what will happen then!

 

[Funnell]

More than satisfied with our business, we have improved a squad which missed out on automatic promotion only on goal difference last year. We've retained all key players, added depth with Sidwell, Norwood & Spocognoli, upgraded Greer by signing Duffy & have a 20+ goal a season striker in Murray. Can't believe how upset some people are getting.

 

[dazzer6666]

More than satisfied with our business, we have improved a squad which missed out on automatic promotion only on goal difference last year. We've retained all key players, added depth with Sidwell, Norwood & Spocognoli, upgraded Greer by signing Duffy & have a 20+ goal a season striker in Murray. Can't believe how upset some people are getting.

Logic and common sense, sprinkled with positivity ? Prepare yourself for a flaming you maniac.........[emoji106]

 

[luge]

Overall I'm happy. A new striker would have been great, but it's about who you get rather than numbers.

Imagine if we went 4-2-3-1 with knockaert March and murphy/skalak in the three. Not a bad shout IMHO.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

More than satisfied with our business, we have improved a squad which missed out on automatic promotion only on goal difference last year. We've retained all key players, added depth with Sidwell, Norwood & Spocognoli, upgraded Greer by signing Duffy & have a 20+ goal a season striker in Murray. Can't believe how upset some people are getting.

Can you not? Despite the club outlining that a forward was a priority we haven't got one, that's probably why people are getting a bit humpy. Every single one of us knows the squad is better than last season in defence and midfield, but we still lack bite, and all the while six or seven of our rivals have gone berserk and spent unrealistic money and have got a lot stronger.

 

[twickers]

Can you not? Despite the club outlining that a forward was a priority we haven't got one, that's probably why people are getting a bit humpy. Every single one of us knows the squad is better than last season in defence and midfield, but we still lack bite, and all the while six or seven of our rivals have gone berserk and spent unrealistic money and have got a lot stronger.

Yes the business so far has answered part of last seasons problem and we should now be tighter, concede less and keep better posession...but we can't be described as ruthless on the pitch without that consistent striker. It's a risk not having landed that...yet.

 

[Steve in Japan]

Yes the business so far has answered part of last seasons problem and we should now be tighter, concede less and keep better posession...but we can't be described as ruthless on the pitch without that consistent striker. It's a risk not having landed that...yet.

Transfer deadline day has been a non event for us for years. And much as I hope that this year will be different, experience says "no".

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

It's all over

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[bhawoddy]

It's all over

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Perhaps they believe knockhaert will chip in with 20 goals this year, assuming he stays fit all year. Losing his quality for any amount of time will hurt us. IMO Definitely a quality striker short, no question

 

[WATFORD zero]

Can you not? Despite the club outlining that a forward was a priority we haven't got one, that's probably why people are getting a bit humpy. Every single one of us knows the squad is better than last season in defence and midfield, but we still lack bite, and all the while six or seven of our rivals have gone berserk and spent unrealistic money and have got a lot stronger.

Well obviously that's the way we should have gone - are you really a jcl or just stupid

 

[WATFORD zero]

I wonder at times, am I getting grumpier or are people getting more stupid. (No answers needed thanks )

 

[Pavilionaire]

I don't see how anyone can be satisfied when the club is a striker down compared to last season and now has to deal with the fallout of Dale Stephens handing in a transfer request.

 

[Driver8]

Lua Lua has just tweeted Disappointed #Lifegoeson. So it would appear he isn't particularly satisfied with our business.

 

[Ernest]

Lua Lua has just tweeted Disappointed #Lifegoeson. So it would appear he isn't particularly satisfied with our business.

It doesn't sound like a happy ship at all now , Stephens SEETHING, Lua Lua FUMING, this doesn't end WELL for us. God knows what Barber is playing at

 

[Doc Lynam]

Very happy best players are still here, fought off big bids and stood our ground, improved defence, midfield and Murray will score more then Bobby Z and Wilson combined in my mind.