2 but, according to the joint Meire/Robbo pre-season conference, "it was disappointing that we couldn't quite get any of the other 2,684 targets over the line"
2 but only if at least 2 bodies are sold/loaned out/otherwise disposed of We're crying out for full backs and at least one goalkeeper but the weight of numbers clogging (sic) up the midfield precludes any further additions. If a.n.other f.c. meets roly's arbitrary valuation for any squad member a sale will be sanctioned, whether that leads to players coming in remains to be seen, roly's track record speaks for itself. The closer we get to 31 August, the chances KR will be able to fill the very real gaps in the squad get ever smaller. If KR decides he likes returnees like Sarr (ffs!) or Kashi, roly will count them as additions, KR will be lucky to be permitted to sign the likes of Cameron Stewart. Results through the first quarter of the season will reflect the inadequacy of the squad, the fat scouse gobshite will get his P45, "many many candidates" will be considered for the vacancy and the roly/charlton mentalmerrygoround turns again. Wibble.
We need another keeper, a left back, a creative midfielder and a goal scoring forward. That's four, but it has to be four players of the right standard and position. My prediction is two - a keeper will be one of them.
I originally opted for 3 in the poll but with Tex going and freeing up some room in the wage bill I wouldn't be surprised if we saw 4 more 'signings' by the end of the transfer window. The 3 Irish friendlies showed a lot of promise for the coming season and where the strains in resources could come. I'd bring in at least 1, possibly 2 key 'first 11' signings and two squad signings. And It wouldnt surprise me if that started this week
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We're crying out for full backs and at least one goalkeeper but the weight of numbers clogging (sic) up the midfield precludes any further additions. If a.n.other f.c. meets roly's arbitrary valuation for any squad member a sale will be sanctioned, whether that leads to players coming in remains to be seen, roly's track record speaks for itself. The closer we get to 31 August, the chances KR will be able to fill the very real gaps in the squad get ever smaller.
If KR decides he likes returnees like Sarr (ffs!) or Kashi, roly will count them as additions, KR will be lucky to be permitted to sign the likes of Cameron Stewart.
Results through the first quarter of the season will reflect the inadequacy of the squad, the fat scouse gobshite will get his P45, "many many candidates" will be considered for the vacancy and the roly/charlton mentalmerrygoround turns again.
Wibble.
I'm dreaming of 8.
2 new players - 37%
3 new players - 26%
4 new players - 10%
1 new player - 10%
None - 8%
6 new players - 4%
5 new players - 2%
At the time of polling, we'd signed 3, but this week we have 'sold' texeira to STVV
Season kicks off in 4 weeks, and there's rumours of Ceballos also leaving. Watch this space