I am sorry to disappoint you, but we are at our ceiling level.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Seems a little narrow minded comparing Obrien with Holding.

First off. Obrien has zero prem exp. Playing 2nd division football in Belgium is hardly a sign that he was ready to play for us in the prem. I hope he does well and forges a solid career for himself, but he’s done nothing to warrant a comparison with a player of Holdings exp.

Secondly, I got the impression Obrien wanted first team football. He was offered a new deal. But then got sold…which suggests to me, that he wanted out. We couldn’t offer him the minutes he would have wanted and arguably needed. So sometimes fringe players have to move on in those circumstances.

It’s a part of football. I would say that exp is a key commodity for central defenders.

Who’s the fourth? If Holding signs, I reckon he’s 3rd choice. It’s also possible he plays right back in place of Ward. He wants more minutes. You don’t leave Arsenal as what, 5th choice, just to come to palace and get a bump to 4th. Not in my opinion anyway.

Rumour has it that we're going to make a purchase in Sainsbury's this transfer window. A tin of broken biscuits for Roy’s motivational team talk.

Denial is not just a river in Egypt

I was thinking the same. My brother also noted to me he is considered to also play at RB which was news to me.

If Richards is still here there’s a chance he won’t be fit. If either of our first two choices get injured I’d rather see Holding stepping in then Tommo. Again, for less than £5mil, it’s got to be considered a good deal to bolster the squad.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

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Football Fancast sum up everything I would fear about signing Hugo Ekitike. Hopefully that price should rule it out!

Edited by Charles (01 Sep 2023 10.47pm)