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If we are making these purchases it means that we have some degree of certainty of funds coming in. That means either that something is understood to be happening with Eze (still possible within the window, but seems unlikely) or we have some kind of agreement in principle on one or two of our players, which realistically means Chair, Clarke Salter or maybe Field? Might be we anticipate something from Paal, but not sure that adds up to what is needed. Other punt is that Cannon is now gone because of his unfortunate contract situation and the insurance money has paid out.
Otherwise not sure how we are funding this unless we anticipate the end of whatever FFP in the Championship is currently called.
I think he has seen this as an area that previously seems to have been problematic and so decided to close it down for now.
Things may get loosened after the transfer window closed and hopefully we are getting towards the position that he feels we should be in the league. Seems odd though to not be engaging as much as they could with the fanbase given how much that fed into last seasons great escape episode.
Started supporting us when I was around 7 years old as everyone at my school was a Spurs or Chelshit fan so wanted to be different. Increasingly drawn and kept on pushing to go, but my Dad (notionally a Derby fan) was put off taking me to see us after taking my brother (Southampton fan) to see Saints v Chelsea in late 70's and discovering what the knuckle draggers from Bermondsey were actually like. He swore off going to football again and so never got to go with my Dad before he died. Eventually got to my to my first Home game with mates against Wet Spam in 1984, evening game Loftus Road was beautiful under floodlights. 1-1 draw. I was hooked fully at that point.
sorry - absolutely fair pointing that out. In mitigation I was typing whilst my autistic son was demanding attention to order a toy phone from eBay, so mildly distracted. edited post now.
Can see why we went for this lad on a perm over the Crystal Palace loan which probably will have cost more without us owning the asset.
Does very much feel like we have suddenly found some cash though. Wonder if it is because we have either had the confirmation that the Eze transfer is going through or alternatively we have sold Chair. Latter might explain Marti talking up Kolli this week ahead of today. If we resign Hayden on loan as well I think we will suddenly be a very promising team this season. He just gives that bit more mobility and control in the midfield.
I like him as player with lots of potential and causes goals (if not necessarily scores them himself) by his approach of speed and physicality. That said, I am not such a fan of his agent who seems to have spent every transfer window agitating for a move and putting out that big names clubs were interested in him. They weren't and its questionable whether the names that were eventually actually interested necessarily represent a massive step up (although prior to Cifuentes arrival probably looked better options for most players over us).
Wish him well, he tried for us and I think progressed - but not as much as I'd expected. Maybe another year or so under Cifuentes would have seen some greater improvements. But maybe not, given how high maintenance his agent is and the expectations they must keep putting to the player, this is probably best deal for all concerned. A 20% sell on fee looks like decent insurance for us as well.
scary coincidence - I was stewarding at Wembley Stadium and Arena at the same times. I got into it through a mate with ties into Wasp's rugby who seemed to have the contract. Agree on the soul shows being much easier to steward, much more chilled audience. Was lucky to see loads of bands I liked and got to steward Live Aid as well (amazing experience). Oddest one was working the front crash barriers for U2 Unforgettable fire tour. whole front row jumping up and down in time and I turned round to watch the gig for a few minutes and turned back at the perfect moment to when the audience jumped up. Got caught flush on the chin and went flying. Got up before security did anything to daft and had to calm down the guy who caught me and was absolutely mortified. Complete freak accident, it was all fine, reassured him and got on with things. U2 were completely at the top of their game at that point having just released Unforgettable Fire and quite special
Too add to this thread I have been revisiting bands of my youth touring over the past couple of years. Depeche Mode at Twickenham for the Memento Mori tour. First tour after death of Fletch, was really unsure how they would be - answer very very good, only downside was it being at Twickenham which has to be one of the worst venues in the UK to get to and from. Also was lucky enough to see ABC at the Royal Albert Hall with South London Philharmonic Orchestra, that was also extremely good and Martin Fry's voice is as golden as ever. Worst recent gig Secret Affair (supported by Squire) at 229 by Great Portland Street station. OK, bit of a mod guilty pleasure but one that was sobering when I realised I had last seen both bands 40 years ago. This time around both were pretty competent at what they did, but there sound system seemed to be way too loud for the smallish size of the venue. Pre gig warm up DJ managed to deafen me and then Squire and Secret Affair followed in a similar vein. Possibly a sign of getting old I guess, but left before the end of the concert as my ears just couldnt take the level of volume. Sure both bands would be fine in slightly bigger venue or smaller PA.
Saw them in the eighties and they were very good at what they did at the time. Seen some stuff on youtube in recent times and still seem to be able to play.
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