Squad Taking Shape

I do keep an eye on the MLS and the league itself has progressed a hell of a lot over the past 5 or so years. It used to get a pretty bad rep but the standard of football and callibre of players going over there and being produced from within has rapidly improved. Its a market we have started to tap in to with Holden and Ream and there are some bargains to be had.

Young Juan Agudelo at NY Red Bulls is a promising prospect and highly rated over there and Omar Salgado at Vancouver broke into the first team at just 17 last year. Fredy Montero at Seattle, at 24 is more experienced and would also do a job in the Champ, he was linked with Fulham last year and is Seattles highest paid player.

Like I say theres been a lot of snobbery towards the MLS but they are really starting to produce some good players which is highlighted by the rise of the US national team.

Let' hope our contacts will recommend some decent forwards. As has been stated we could do with a decent striker.

I agree about a striker what about kevin Phillips as cover

My scooby senses say there'll be a big name exit yet... The one to balance the books with summer spending...

Something like CYL or Holden in early September... Takes the steam out of our sails...

Hopefully a 5-0 win over his former club will be the goodbye present...

Steam out of our sails...

Did I just make that up!!!

People forget on the striker front that we have 6 loan slots to fill. Pointless bringing in some striker to be 4th choice on a permanent deal when the aim is to go straight back up. Maybe look to get an experienced player in this league like DJ Campbell or Bothroyd on loan from QPR given they're now 5/6th choice.

How are you MT hope all is well? I do still fancy CYL to go as he is too good for the championship and there is interest from bigger clubs so who knows. With super 'in the championship' eagles on board we may have to let him go.

Well I hope that you are both wrong as it would be a mistake in my opinion. Having said that I don't expect any one else to leave the club. We have released enough players and Eddie has stated he will continue to bank roll the club.

We are told by Gartside that Owen Coyle does not need to sell anybody, so why would he want to get rid of our best players. It doesn't make any sense to me.

If, and I can't see this happening, we are so far adrift at Christmas that it's unconceivable that we can't get promoted, I could then see some of our better players wanting away. I can't even contemplate that happening, I don't believe it will.

Sadly we are not city so can't ride it out if CYL says he wants to go. It is in his hands regardless of what Gartside or coyle say

"How are you MT hope all is well?"

Evening pal, I'm very well thank you.. Hope all good your end...?!

Slight dip on here at the moment, but it will pick up towards the start of the season.. Can't wait for a trip to Burnley..

That last sentence was only the 4th time it's been said in history. And the first not on Jeremy Kyle...