The real reasons behind the signings....

[Robbored]

Obviously Tammys goals will be a loss but LJ has gone about replacing them with the signing of Famara and the likely option of having Reid playing a more attacking role. Engvail is fit again and raring to go. Hopefully Taylor will be trading again fairly soon,

LJ has also brought in an experienced Italian defender to strengthen what has been a vunerable defence. So far so good and I expect we'll see at least another two or even three more additions this window.

LJ will undoubtedly gained valuable knowledge and experience from last seasons and will know what players he can rely on having searched relentlessly last season to find them. He won't have the need to chop and change the starting 11 as often this time around. Another positive in my book.

The youngsters that have been on loan, Vyner and Taylor Moore in particular are back with the experience of pretty much an entire season playing men's football. Another positive  as is the progress of O'Dowda and Bobby Reid. I fancy all of them to feature at some stage over the 46 games next season. Another positive.

Overall things are currently pretty rosy and I'm fairly optimistic that City will do pretty well next season.

 

[Redbo]

4 minutes ago, Robbored said:

Obviously Tammys goals will be a loss but LJ has gone about replacing them with the signing of Famara and the likely option of having Reid playing a more attacking role. Engvail is fit again and raring to go. Hopefully Taylor will be trading again fairly soon,

LJ has also brought in an experienced Italian defender to strengthen what has been a vunerable defence. So far so good and I expect we'll see at least another two or even three more additions this window.

LJ will undoubtedly gained valuable knowledge and experience from last seasons and will know what players he can rely on having searched relentlessly last season to find them. He won't have the need to chop and change the starting 11 as often this time around. Another positive in my book.

The youngsters that have been on loan, Vyner and Taylor Moore in particular are back with the experience of pretty much an entire season playing men's football. Another positive  as is the progress of O'Dowda and Bobby Reid. I fancy all of them to feature at some stage over the 46 games next season. Another positive.

Overall things are currently pretty rosy and I'm fairly optimistic that City will do pretty well next season.

 

Great, another sarcastic post 

[22A]

Is such a positive post as the OP allowed on this forum?

[Jack Dawe]

4 minutes ago, cynic said:

Wait for it......

They're lining up as I write...

The "Johnson haters" and the pessimistic doom and gloomers are not the only ones that need to change the record, squire.

You got anything new/different?

[reddogkev]

All this talk about signings and the real, fictitious, or just plain daft reasons behind our current business has left me with one concern - why haven't we established a link with Chelsea following the success of Tammy?

I've read of several Championship clubs taking young Chelsea talent on loan for the season, and not a sniff from us.  Didn't we form viable working connections last season?

Even Barnsley have grabbed a young one upfront who could well be the new Tammy, and today Sheff Utd have signed one of their young keepers.  I find it disappointing.

 

[Robbored]

2 minutes ago, reddogkev said:

All this talk about signings and the real, fictitious, or just plain daft reasons behind our current business has left me with one concern - why haven't we established a link with Chelsea following the success of Tammy?

I've read of several Championship clubs taking young Chelsea talent on loan for the season, and not a sniff from us.  Didn't we form viable working connections last season?

Even Barnsley have grabbed a young one upfront who could well be the new Tammy, and today Sheff Utd have signed one of their young keepers.  I find it disappointing.

 

You contribute to a positive thread with more criticism and negativity.........

[Kodjias Wrist]

1 minute ago, reddogkev said:

All this talk about signings and the real, fictitious, or just plain daft reasons behind our current business has left me with one concern - why haven't we established a link with Chelsea following the success of Tammy?

I've read of several Championship clubs taking young Chelsea talent on loan for the season, and not a sniff from us.  Didn't we form viable working connections last season?

Even Barnsley have grabbed a young one upfront who could well be the new Tammy, and today Sheff Utd have signed one of their young keepers.  I find it disappointing.

 

If we are to believe LJ we had many offered to us but maybe they weren't the type/position we want. Also we paid a lot of money for young players that didn't feature as much as they will this season (LJ confirming this). We should give a chance to our youngsters and if they fail we can always go for the loan market.

[reddogkev]

14 minutes ago, Robbored said:

You contribute to a positive thread with more criticism and negativity.........

Sometimes, a question just has to be asked! I do love a good RR face-palm.

[Phileas Fogg]

22 minutes ago, reddogkev said:

All this talk about signings and the real, fictitious, or just plain daft reasons behind our current business has left me with one concern - why haven't we established a link with Chelsea following the success of Tammy?

I've read of several Championship clubs taking young Chelsea talent on loan for the season, and not a sniff from us.  Didn't we form viable working connections last season?

Even Barnsley have grabbed a young one upfront who could well be the new Tammy, and today Sheff Utd have signed one of their young keepers.  I find it disappointing.

 

Maybe they simply don't have anyone that we, rightly or wrongly, perceive as being good enough for our first 11.

Or, perhaps we're waiting for one of their better options (with a chance of first team football) but won't be able to secure him until the squads are announced officially.

[Robbored]

40 minutes ago, cynic said:

Wait for it......

They're lining up as I write...

Nah!  The doomers and gloomers can't argue with positive facts...

[INCRED]

15 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said:

Maybe they simply don't have anyone that we, rightly or wrongly, perceive as being good enough for our first 11.

Or, perhaps we're waiting for one of their better options (with a chance of first team football) but won't be able to secure him until the squads are announced officially.

I wouldn't be surprised if when Chelsea have sorted their first team squad for the PL we will have the opportunity of a more established player to bring in after what the club did with TA. It may only be one player to add to the two we are after but at the moment no one realistically has a clue about who and what positions.

[ashton_fan]

1 hour ago, reddogkev said:

All this talk about signings and the real, fictitious, or just plain daft reasons behind our current business has left me with one concern - why haven't we established a link with Chelsea following the success of Tammy?

I've read of several Championship clubs taking young Chelsea talent on loan for the season, and not a sniff from us.  Didn't we form viable working connections last season?

Even Barnsley have grabbed a young one upfront who could well be the new Tammy, and today Sheff Utd have signed one of their young keepers.  I find it disappointing.

 

Surely we've got enough young talent already and have to give these a chance rather than bring in a loanee who'll only be here for a few months? It was different last season as many of them weren't ready but that's not the case now.

[Malago]

1 hour ago, reddogkev said:

All this talk about signings and the real, fictitious, or just plain daft reasons behind our current business has left me with one concern - why haven't we established a link with Chelsea following the success of Tammy?

I've read of several Championship clubs taking young Chelsea talent on loan for the season, and not a sniff from us.  Didn't we form viable working connections last season?

Even Barnsley have grabbed a young one upfront who could well be the new Tammy, and today Sheff Utd have signed one of their young keepers.  I find it disappointing.

 

Having Tammy last season was a great success, but if we are to progress as a club we need to give our own young players the chance to progress not those of Chelsea.

[The Fat Controller]

I'm not really interested in the topic of this thread, but I thought I'd pop along anyway to tell you all that you're all wrong. 

Something about the SBC, playing bowls etc etc.

[kevthered]

1 hour ago, reddogkev said:

All this talk about signings and the real, fictitious, or just plain daft reasons behind our current business has left me with one concern - why haven't we established a link with Chelsea following the success of Tammy?

I've read of several Championship clubs taking young Chelsea talent on loan for the season, and not a sniff from us.  Didn't we form viable working connections last season?

Even Barnsley have grabbed a young one upfront who could well be the new Tammy, and today Sheff Utd have signed one of their young keepers.  I find it disappointing.

 

I think we could have got some of them if we wanted, the problem with taking players from clubs like Chelsea is that they insist on them being in the first team and expect them to start every game, it did not matter with Tammy as he would of got picked anyhow but if I was a club manager i wouldn't want another manager picking my team...Also we made Chelsea a lot of money last year when we should be making money for us

[Tipps69]

1 hour ago, Robbored said:

Obviously Tammys goals will be a loss but LJ has gone about replacing them with the signing of Famara and the likely option of having Reid playing a more attacking role. Engvail is fit again and raring to go. Hopefully Taylor will be trading again fairly soon,

LJ has also brought in an experienced Italian defender to strengthen what has been a vunerable defence. So far so good and I expect we'll see at least another two or even three more additions this window.

LJ will undoubtedly gained valuable knowledge and experience from last seasons and will know what players he can rely on having searched relentlessly last season to find them. He won't have the need to chop and change the starting 11 as often this time around. Another positive in my book.

The youngsters that have been on loan, Vyner and Taylor Moore in particular are back with the experience of pretty much an entire season playing men's football. Another positive  as is the progress of O'Dowda and Bobby Reid. I fancy all of them to feature at some stage over the 46 games next season. Another positive.

Overall things are currently pretty rosy and I'm fairly optimistic that City will do pretty well next season.

 

Okay, who's kidnapped @Robbored & replaced him with an optimistic intruder? I'm not having this, there is no way this is 'the Robbored'!!

My money's on LJ or GJ having paid for a hitman to put an end to such pessimism!

[Phileas Fogg]

9 minutes ago, Chris_Brown said:

I'm not really interested in the topic of this thread, but I thought I'd pop along anyway to tell you all that you're all wrong. 

Something about the SBC, playing bowls etc etc.

[Londoner]

1 hour ago, Robbored said:

Obviously Tammys goals will be a loss but LJ has gone about replacing them with the signing of Famara and the likely option of having Reid playing a more attacking role. Engvail is fit again and raring to go. Hopefully Taylor will be trading again fairly soon,

LJ has also brought in an experienced Italian defender to strengthen what has been a vunerable defence. So far so good and I expect we'll see at least another two or even three more additions this window.

LJ will undoubtedly gained valuable knowledge and experience from last seasons and will know what players he can rely on having searched relentlessly last season to find them. He won't have the need to chop and change the starting 11 as often this time around. Another positive in my book.

The youngsters that have been on loan, Vyner and Taylor Moore in particular are back with the experience of pretty much an entire season playing men's football. Another positive  as is the progress of O'Dowda and Bobby Reid. I fancy all of them to feature at some stage over the 46 games next season. Another positive.

Overall things are currently pretty rosy and I'm fairly optimistic that City will do pretty well next season.

 

You've been on the booze sorry.

[Londoner]

1 hour ago, Robbored said:

Nah!  The doomers and gloomers can't argue with positive facts...

Positive facts. If Taylor Moore and Vyner are anywhere near our starting xi we are in trouble.....but yes, valuable experience for Moore at Bury!!!

 

[RumRed]

1 hour ago, Robbored said:

Nah!  The doomers and gloomers can't argue with positive facts...

Another that can't distinguish opinion from fact.

[stephenkibby.]

1 hour ago, reddogkev said:

All this talk about signings and the real, fictitious, or just plain daft reasons behind our current business has left me with one concern - why haven't we established a link with Chelsea following the success of Tammy?

I've read of several Championship clubs taking young Chelsea talent on loan for the season, and not a sniff from us.  Didn't we form viable working connections last season?

Even Barnsley have grabbed a young one upfront who could well be the new Tammy, and today Sheff Utd have signed one of their young keepers.  I find it disappointing.

 

Maybe just maybe we have enough faith in the young players we now have at the club.

Ok Tammy, but are we ever likely to have that same success again? Last season as most know a lot of signings were for the future.

Well the futures here. If Flint leaves witch seems on the cards then lets have some faith.

Can see Johnson starting with a back four of Pisano,Mags,Wright and Bryan

Pats,Pack,Brownhill,O.Dowda. And Reid behind Diedhou.

Now most would agree that is a young energetic side that surely our fans would get behind.

I know some will come on and explain why that side is a no no and would certainly be relegated but most of those have had a season in the championship and will be stronger players this season.

For me I think, and that's the word think. we will be ok!!

[Robbored]

5 minutes ago, Londoner said:

Positive facts. If Taylor Moore and Vyner are anywhere near our starting xi we are in trouble.....but yes, valuable experience for Moore at Bury!!!

 

In your opinion.........but you've already expressed your negative views......

[Nogbad the Bad]

5 minutes ago, Tipps69 said:

Okay, who's kidnapped @Robbored & replaced him with an optimistic intruder? I'm not having this, there is no way this is 'the Robbored'!!

My money's on LJ or GJ having paid for a hitman to put an end to such pessimism!

Tbf, Robbored's OP is in direct response to me challenging him on Londoner's thread to start his own 'upbeat' thread. 

Many hearts captured apparently by this outburst of positivity and optimism, and he seems to have gone from perpetual forum whipping boy to Mr. Hugely Popular in about an hour.

He'll be back to his usual self tomorrow, no doubt.   Z Z

[ScottishRed]

10 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said:

Maybe just maybe we have enough faith in the young players we now have at the club.

Ok Tammy, but are we ever likely to have that same success again? Last season as most know a lot of signings were for the future.

Well the futures here. If Flint leaves witch seems on the cards then lets have some faith.

Can see Johnson starting with a back four of Pisano,Mags,Wright and Bryan

Pats,Pack,Brownhill,O.Dowda. And Reid behind Diedhou.

Now most would agree that is a young energetic side that surely our fans would get behind.

I know some will come on and explain why that side is a no no and would certainly be relegated but most of those have had a season in the championship and will be stronger players this season.

For me I think, and that's the word think. we will be ok!!

I truly admire your belief that our young players have enough about them to compete - and by that I mean comfortably survive, in this league.

1. The back 4? Mmmm bit weak

2. Midfield - 'Pats' did ok at the end but prior to that a bit part player who cannot be considered as one for the future. Pack, very inconsistent, Brownhill, inexperienced. O'Dowda, yes has potential but needs to progress significantly to be a Championship regular.

3. Forwards - I confidently predict 'young' Bobby won't even make the bench by the end of September. I for one don't buy the myth that he has morphed into Sergio Agurreo  since May, unlike some on here.

Diedhou looks strong and capable but don't see him being a 20 goal a season type, more of a target man.

I am sure we would all get behind them initially but they would have to deliver.

[Robbored]

14 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said:

Tbf, Robbored's OP is in direct response to me challenging him on Londoner's thread to start his own 'upbeat' thread. 

Many hearts captured apparently by this outburst of positivity and optimism, and he seems to have gone from perpetual forum whipping boy to Mr. Hugely Popular in about an hour.

He'll be back to his usual self tomorrow, no doubt.   Z Z

Yep, your spot on. There's been too much negativity on here lately and it was time for an alternative slant on the current status at City.

Everything I wrote is my honest opinion and not a tit for tat response to said negativity.

[tts_city]

2 hours ago, cynic said:

Wait for it......

They're lining up as I write...

And what is wrong with opposing views exactly ? you are on a forum after all.

[Marina's Rolls Royce]

2 hours ago, reddogkev said:

 - why haven't we established a link with Chelsea following the success of Tammy?

I've read of several Championship clubs taking young Chelsea talent on loan for the season, and not a sniff from us.  Didn't we form viable working connections last season?

Even Barnsley have grabbed a young one upfront who could well be the new Tammy, and today Sheff Utd have signed one of their young keepers.  I find it disappointing.

 

Is that your opinion or fact? If the latter then tell us more.

As for not a "sniff from us" - again- is this a fact or opinion? 

Maybe it's a bit odd to invest in signing our own promising young talent only to overlook them and loan in another BIG club's youngster. Tammy was a one off and I doubt very much we'll be so lucky anytime soon with or without an "established link".

[Londoner]

33 minutes ago, Robbored said:

In your opinion.........but you've already expressed your negative views......

Well it's obvious isn't it. If your seriously thinking that Moore and vyner have become viable first team options...that will be successful....you are deluded.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

2 minutes ago, Londoner said:

Well it's obvious isn't it. If your seriously thinking that Moore and vyner have become viable first team options...that will be successful....you are deluded.

 

@Londoner, from your thread, where's your names? Interested to know who you'd have in mind.

"We know English talent is more expensive but sorry I for one wouldn't mind us splashing a bit more for someone we know can have a significant impact in this league, plenty available, i have names"

[Londoner]

Just now, Phileas Fogg said:

@Londoner, from your thread, where's your names? Interested to know who you'd have in mind.

"We know English talent is more expensive but sorry I for one wouldn't mind us splashing a bit more for someone we know can have a significant impact in this league, plenty available, i have names"

What do you want to know? People we enquired about that were available at right price?

[BobBobSuperBob]

13 minutes ago, tts_city said:

And what is wrong with opposing views exactly ? you are on a forum after all.

Not in his world

Much easier to  make sneering or sarcastic comments at everyone else's posts

 

[Tipps69]

30 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said:

Tbf, Robbored's OP is in direct response to me challenging him on Londoner's thread to start his own 'upbeat' thread. 

Many hearts captured apparently by this outburst of positivity and optimism, and he seems to have gone from perpetual forum whipping boy to Mr. Hugely Popular in about an hour.

He'll be back to his usual self tomorrow, no doubt.   Z Z

Sorry, still don't believe it was Robbored that wrote or posted the original post & no one will convince me of it, I just don't believe he has such positivity in his body!!

10 million posts & not one with so much as a word of positivity, how would he possibly find such an emotion? Next thing you'll be telling me is Scrooge enjoyed Christmas!!

[WTFiGO!?!]

2 minutes ago, Tipps69 said:

Sorry, still don't believe it was Robbored that wrote or posted the original post & no one will convince me of it, I just don't believe he has such positivity in his body!!

10 million posts & not one with so much as a word of positivity, how would he possibly find such an emotion? Next thing you'll be telling me is Scrooge enjoyed Christmas!!

Reminds me of this .....

 

[stephenkibby.]

15 minutes ago, ScottishRed said:

I truly admire your belief that our young players have enough about them to compete - and by that I mean comfortably survive, in this league.

1. The back 4? Mmmm bit weak

2. Midfield - 'Pats' did ok at the end but prior to that a bit part player who cannot be considered as one for the future. Pack, very inconsistent, Brownhill, inexperienced. O'Dowda, yes has potential but needs to progress significantly to be a Championship regular.

3. Forwards - I confidently predict 'young' Bobby won't even make the bench by the end of September. I for one don't buy the myth that he has morphed into Sergio Agurreo  since May, unlike some on here.

Diedhou looks strong and capable but don't see him being a 20 goal a season type, more of a target man.

I am sure we would all get behind them initially but they would have to deliver.

Ok we look at things from different angles.

The back four week? Pisano an Italian fullback that has played in the top league, gets booked a lot,no not week.

Wright more like Shaun Taylor than Flint, who is a big man but never gets booked. Wright gets stuck in doesn't care if he hurts someone .

Mags footballing center half and Bryan for any thing you might think he doesn't have he has pace can kick with either foot (so rare)  can leap as good as most center halfs  has a good first touch and will put his foot in where it hurts.

Yeah the back Mmmmmm  looks weak as shit to me.

[Phileas Fogg]

18 minutes ago, Londoner said:

What do you want to know? People we enquired about that were available at right price?

Interested to know what you meant by 'I have names'. I assumed they were a list of suggestions we could go for?

[Londoner]

Just now, Phileas Fogg said:

Interested to know what you meant by 'I have names'. I assumed they were a list of suggestions we could go for?

I put in the other thread

[Davefevs]

27 minutes ago, Tipps69 said:

Sorry, still don't believe it was Robbored that wrote or posted the original post & no one will convince me of it, I just don't believe he has such positivity in his body!!

10 million posts & not one with so much as a word of positivity, how would he possibly find such an emotion? Next thing you'll be telling me is Scrooge enjoyed Christmas!!

Perhaps I hit a nerve 

[pillred]

1 hour ago, stephenkibby. said:

Maybe just maybe we have enough faith in the young players we now have at the club.

Ok Tammy, but are we ever likely to have that same success again? Last season as most know a lot of signings were for the future.

Well the futures here. If Flint leaves witch seems on the cards then lets have some faith.

Can see Johnson starting with a back four of Pisano,Mags,Wright and Bryan

Pats,Pack,Brownhill,O.Dowda. And Reid behind Diedhou.

Now most would agree that is a young energetic side that surely our fans would get behind.

I know some will come on and explain why that side is a no no and would certainly be relegated but most of those have had a season in the championship and will be stronger players this season.

For me I think, and that's the word think. we will be ok!!

what is it with all this optimism, no place on here for any of that.

[pillred]

46 minutes ago, tts_city said:

And what is wrong with opposing views exactly ? you are on a forum after all.

I would agree with you but then we would both be wrong.

[Renaissance Williams]

2 hours ago, Tipps69 said:

Okay, who's kidnapped @Robbored & replaced him with an optimistic intruder? I'm not having this, there is no way this is 'the Robbored'!!

My money's on LJ or GJ having paid for a hitman to put an end to such pessimism!

Don't panic - LJ's playing the tea lady out of position as hit man this week. Robbored can sleep eazzy.....

 

[Ska Junkie]

1 hour ago, Robbored said:

Yep, your spot on. There's been too much negativity on here lately and it was time for an alternative slant on the current status at City.

Everything I wrote is my honest opinion and not a tit for tat response to said negativity.

Robbored, I always enjoy your posts and respect your positivity but think you're talking utter garbage this time WTGR. We are far weaker than last time around and it looks like our heartbeat has been sold.

Personally, without serious reinforcements, we're going down and I have bugger all faith in the present head coach to turn milk let alone a Championship football club!

it's rare that I feel I need to react to one of your posts as I enjoy their humour but I'm extremely negative and, currently, think we're are last seasons Rotherham.

[EmersonsRed]

2 hours ago, Ska Junkie said:

Robbored, I always enjoy your posts and respect your positivity but think you're talking utter garbage this time WTGR. We are far weaker than last time around and it looks like our heartbeat has been sold.

Personally, without serious reinforcements, we're going down and I have bugger all faith in the present head coach to turn milk let alone a Championship football club!

it's rare that I feel I need to react to one of your posts as I enjoy their humour but I'm extremely negative and, currently, think we're are last seasons Rotherham.

Happy to do a charity bet with you that we finish on at least 15 points more than Rotherham achieved last season.

[Guest]

8 hours ago, Robbored said:

You contribute to a positive thread with more criticism and negativity.........

For every up there is a down, why is it negative to say what you think rather than what you are supposed to think?

[Guest]

7 hours ago, stephenkibby. said:

Maybe just maybe we have enough faith in the young players we now have at the club.

Ok Tammy, but are we ever likely to have that same success again? Last season as most know a lot of signings were for the future.

Well the futures here. If Flint leaves witch seems on the cards then lets have some faith.

Can see Johnson starting with a back four of Pisano,Mags,Wright and Bryan

Pats,Pack,Brownhill,O.Dowda. And Reid behind Diedhou. and both un proven in this league, some strike force

Now most would agree that is a young energetic side that surely our fans would get behind. You mean they will run around a lot?

I know some will come on and explain why that side is a no no and would certainly be relegated but most of those have had a season in the championship and will be stronger players this season. Same goes for all the other teams

For me I think, and that's the word think. we will be ok!! we may repeat last season efforts if we are very lucky

 

[reddoh]

11 hours ago, Robbored said:

Obviously Tammys goals will be a loss but LJ has gone about replacing them with the signing of Famara and the likely option of having Reid playing a more attacking role. Engvail is fit again and raring to go. Hopefully Taylor will be trading again fairly soon,

LJ has also brought in an experienced Italian defender to strengthen what has been a vunerable defence. So far so good and I expect we'll see at least another two or even three more additions this window.

LJ will undoubtedly gained valuable knowledge and experience from last seasons and will know what players he can rely on having searched relentlessly last season to find them. He won't have the need to chop and change the starting 11 as often this time around. Another positive in my book.

The youngsters that have been on loan, Vyner and Taylor Moore in particular are back with the experience of pretty much an entire season playing men's football. Another positive  as is the progress of O'Dowda and Bobby Reid. I fancy all of them to feature at some stage over the 46 games next season. Another positive.

Overall things are currently pretty rosy and I'm fairly optimistic that City will do pretty well next season.

 

Having gone through all the evidence and ruling many things out I have just been left with one conclusion, which however unlikely must be true.

For the first time since you joined OTIB you've got your leg over.

[Ska Junkie]

6 hours ago, EmersonsRed said:

Happy to do a charity bet with you that we finish on at least 15 points more than Rotherham achieved last season.

I wasn't actually talking about points but as it's for charity, I'll have a tenner with you ER. 

[Robbored]

10 hours ago, Tipps69 said:

Sorry, still don't believe it was Robbored that wrote or posted the original post & no one will convince me of it, I just don't believe he has such positivity in his body!!

As far as I'm aware you and I have never met so how you can you say that I don't have any positivity in my body? 

 

[Inactive user]

On 27/07/2017 at 20:59, Robbored said:

Obviously Tammys goals will be a loss but LJ has gone about replacing them with the signing of Famara and the likely option of having Reid playing a more attacking role. Engvail is fit again and raring to go. Hopefully Taylor will be trading again fairly soon,

LJ has also brought in an experienced Italian defender to strengthen what has been a vunerable defence. So far so good and I expect we'll see at least another two or even three more additions this window.

LJ will undoubtedly gained valuable knowledge and experience from last seasons and will know what players he can rely on having searched relentlessly last season to find them. He won't have the need to chop and change the starting 11 as often this time around. Another positive in my book.

The youngsters that have been on loan, Vyner and Taylor Moore in particular are back with the experience of pretty much an entire season playing men's football. Another positive  as is the progress of O'Dowda and Bobby Reid. I fancy all of them to feature at some stage over the 46 games next season. Another positive.

Overall things are currently pretty rosy and I'm fairly optimistic that City will do pretty well next season.

 

Absolutely agree. We need more optimism and less of the doom and gloom from the same old blow-hard bores.

[Guest DAVETHERAVERED]

Well i have to say i went to AG last night i thought apart from corey smith who i thought didn't have a good game. I have to admit i am one of the MOANING LJ doubters...  BUT wait for it please be kind to me when replying i have taken my blinkers and ear plugs off. I have to say i was impressed with the football i witness from city and i am much more positive we will do well this season even without LT and even if AF leaves  i think it could be a top half finish COYRS..