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I agree, but he was still much better than the other two right backs we had. Young players being played out of position for a short while is not necessarily a bad thing in terms of their education. I remember Richard Graham. A very talented CB. Huge potential. Such a shame about his injuries. My point is that the first time I saw him, Big Joe played him on the left-wing in a friendly. Then, later, at high-back. When he moved to centre-back he was quality. I really think his experiences in different positions made him a better player. I think he's done his stint at right-back, but, when he was briefly shifted to centre-back, he did look a better player. He should now stick to centre-back.

Didn't he say we might sign a couple of loanees last week?

Wow. That's depressing. Some of them look 13-14 yo. I feel very old...

His fire has been extinguished.

Rochdale. He wants to get as many Greater Manchester teams under his belt as possible. It'll be Alty by Christmas and then FC United after that.

12 days to go...I've got severe withdrawal symptoms.

Only one blank Saturday remaining. Thanks goodness. I'm bored shitless. Role on Hyde.

Have to agree. he's a lazy git. Doesn't back-track. Saw it time and time again. But, he has attacking/creative ability. Impact player. We need to be able to mix it up. When it's 0-0, he can pull off a worldy.

I'd agree with that. The only question for me is Hope or Rooney. Rooney can give us more in terms of quality, but Hope is a grafter and a team player. Rooney is stroppy. McGahey should leave when he recovers. I think we need 2 players for every position, plus a couple who can offer us something different. So I think we need two RBs, one CB and two wide players. Rhino was a bit vague (19-20, plus two in asap and then maybe a couple of loans later on). Either way, we have the vast majority of the squad in place, and I can't remember the last time that happened. Didn't we have to recruit 22-23 players when Robinson was made manager? As for last year, I'm still waiting for the stellar signings...

Is Dylan Face available? He's got pace...

...or lower league French players.We've come a long way in a short time.

Player of the season. Described on wiki as a rhino type: Ogle predominantly plays at right-back but is a versatile footballer who can also play at left-back, centre-half and as a central midfielder. Upon signing for Scunthorpe, he described himself as "very athletic, quick and strong and like to put in a tackle". He is also known for having a long throw-in. There's a clear pattern to our signings, which shows that some thought has gone into it. We are so far away from the last few years.

Exactly. I mean, WTF. Please, NO. As for the burgundy one, I don't mind it as much as most, but copying a City kit? Really? I'm not wearing anything that might be mistaken for the oil subsidised plastics.

He's struggled to put firm roots down and to achieve something. This was his chance to build an actual career. He's not been tearing down any trees in football. Personalyl, I think he's been a bit stupid. We were offering stability. Never mind. It's a buyers market. Just a shame we didn't move for Jameson when had the chance...

How does he keep doing it?

Yes, Grim's up north. Never mind, we'll get someone soon.

Yes, but in the relegation season, when he did play he looked really unfit. I was shocked about his age. He's slow. His injury record is poor. Scunny fans pointed that out when we signed him. I won't be gutted if he stays, as I can imagine he could be ok if he ever gets properly fit, but, as you say, it's a big 'if.'

I hope not. Yarney, Hobson, Hogan and Sutton - wow, that's strength in depth. The oil tanker needs to go.

Hobson and Grimshaw are both from the north-west, which might be a bonus i.e. they'll be coming home and getting settled won't be a problem, quite the opposite. This is really coming together. But if we sign Grimmy we will only have one RB (I'm not counting Windyass) one LW and one RW, which might suggest a 4-3-3 formation, as a few have mentioned?

The only way I'm getting my name in lights. Actually, thinking about it...

Whoever is doing this videos deserves a round of applause. They've been excellent. Everything is on a totally different level. All the signings in this close season have been quality. Love the Legends Lounge. To think where we were only 12 months ago.

Morton fans think Grimshaw is joining us tomorrow.

Apparently we've sold Sam Alabi to Newcastle? Who?

Rhino sent a nice little video wishing a fan happy birthday. He really has learnt as the months have rolled by. So much so, that I am now a Rhino fan!