Devante Cole

[Brum Royal]

So we're announcing Gary Alexander tomorrow then?

Watch City flyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Mid Sussex Royal]

From what Noel said in the press conference earlier it sounds like a centre back and wide player are his priorities so this may be off, if it was even even on....

[Snowflake Royal]

From what Noel said in the press conference earlier it sounds like a centre back and wide player are his priorities so this may be off, if it was even even on....

It would be an unusual approach to have one senior striker, a loanee at that, and consider striker not to be a priority to make a signing.

Yeah, sure we have Kelvin, but he's not exactly a striker in the mold of how we play. And even 2 is light

[MR. CYNICAL]

Don't think you can call a 20 year old a senior striker

[Mid Sussex Royal]

Agree both its madness if true, but its what the Chronicle are quoting from today's press conf.

[Hound]

Yes won’t be happy if we sign another winger tbh

Don’t think we need a Cb either tbh but more of an argument for that

[Millsy]

Please don't tell me we're doing a Stam and saturating the squad with an infinite number of random midfielders instead.

[Brogue]

We’re still getting a striker calm down ffs

[Crowbar6753]

I think we are nearly there, i understand Noel wanting cover however, we have to be careful not to block the opportunity of our youngsters getting games especially the stronger youngsters such as Garcia, Osho, Sackey and Stickland especially putting loanee's ahead of these guys just for the sake of it.
I think Garcia should be loaned out somewhere to give him more game time and to increase his potential. I really liked the look of Osho during pre-season and think he has the ability for some cameo roles throughout the season.
I would honestly be happy with two more Strikers, one with experience and one for additional cover incase of injuries.
If this happens its then about getting the squad to play the way Noel wants them to and gelling the players into a team that knows each others strengths and weaknesses.

[Millsy]

I think we are nearly there, i understand Noel wanting cover however, we have to be careful not to block the opportunity of our youngsters getting games especially the stronger youngsters such as Garcia, Osho, Sackey and Stickland especially putting loanee's ahead of these guys just for the sake of it.
I think Garcia should be loaned out somewhere to give him more game time and to increase his potential. I really liked the look of Osho during pre-season and think he has the ability for some cameo roles throughout the season.
I would honestly be happy with two more Strikers, one with experience and one for additional cover incase of injuries.
If this happens its then about getting the squad to play the way Noel wants them to and gelling the players into a team that knows each others strengths and weaknesses.

Good points.

Also been waiting far too long for "gel" to resurface so bonus marks for that. We'll be seeing a lot of that in coming weeks. Most likely from the likes me of, it's one of the only words I know tbf.

[WestYorksRoyal]

Time to increase whatever we're offering.

[Pepe the Horseman]

On the bench for WBA today.

[Millsy]

Time to increase whatever we're offering.

You are Dai AICMFP

[Sutekh]

On the bench for WBA today.

This Brogue bloke is a little bit wide of the mark on this one.

[morganb]

Devante Cole is set to join Port Vale on a free transfer after cancelling his contract at West Brom

https://x.com/SportsPeteO/status/196256 ... 9Pnbw&s=19

[windermereROYAL]

When they choose Port Vale over us you have to think he prefers life up north.

[Royalwaster]

When they choose Port Vale over us you have to think he prefers life up north.

Maybe we didn't really want him.

[Stranded]

When they choose Port Vale over us you have to think he prefers life up north.

If we were ever actually in from him is one thing, but he grew up between Stoke and Manchester, he is settled in the area and realistically only has 4 or 5 years left of playing.

I believe he has a family, it would take a lot to move lock stock and barrel unless it is a fantastic offer.

Remember one of the key drivers for Wing signing for us and extending is that his family are happy in the area and playing for us allows them to continue their life where they are settled - that will be a big driver for players in their late 20s or early 30s.

[SouthDownsRoyal]

When they choose Port Vale over us you have to think he prefers life up north.

If we were ever actually in from him is one thing, but he grew up between Stoke and Manchester, he is settled in the area and realistically only has 4 or 5 years left of playing.

I believe he has a family, it would take a lot to move lock stock and barrel unless it is a fantastic offer.

Remember one of the key drivers for Wing signing for us and extending is that his family are happy in the area and playing for us allows them to continue their life where they are settled - that will be a big driver for players in their late 20s or early 30s.

100pc, unless it’s a ridiculous deal or you have a real chance of progressing up the leagues, stay local.

I wouldn’t move my whole life to some random place for the same job

[Hendo]

When they choose Port Vale over us you have to think he prefers life up north.

If we were ever actually in from him is one thing, but he grew up between Stoke and Manchester, he is settled in the area and realistically only has 4 or 5 years left of playing.

I believe he has a family, it would take a lot to move lock stock and barrel unless it is a fantastic offer.

Remember one of the key drivers for Wing signing for us and extending is that his family are happy in the area and playing for us allows them to continue their life where they are settled - that will be a big driver for players in their late 20s or early 30s.

No no, you've got it all wrong. It's because the club is a shambles, RC lied to everyone, we can't compete with PV and footballers aren't human beings who have a mind of their own, they're robots you can move between clubs like on FIFA.