The narrative of January being a difficult window is showing Parish up this time round. More like its us that finds it difficult. We have one good window and then we'll spend the foreseeable future ones doing nothing and paying for it. As many have said poor attempt throwing the Gallagher rumours in. Also how poor is our scouting that we need to revisit this again

What is the point of Dougie travelling all over Europe watching all these supposed games

Always the poor relation

I wonder how it was discussed during the interview process:
"Yes Pat, you'll pick the team, but Dougie sources the players and I sign the cheques. Incidentally I want us to play like Barcelona did when then had Iniesta, Xavi, and Messi bossing the midfield. Everybody happy?"

I dont think he has improved, a quality player, Guehi and Mitchell have certainly gone backwards, all with most of the other players

“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

The club and the manager have different agendas, the Club want to keep in the premiership with the least outlay, PV wants us to play a style that incompatible with our revenue, i have no agenda, but it is clear that the club is realistic, maybe badly run, and PV has not, as yet, shown any realism and understanding what is needed as a mid table club

“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

I think we hide behind the FFP scenario to appease our fans. It can only be our gargantuan wage bill that is holding us back

I dont think that Conor will be coming back to us after today, We took turns fouling him which was good . He fvcking played out of his skin today, diving trying to win a penalty at the end our fans were booing him every touch he got , a bit of pushing and shoving when he went down time wasting and got Geuhi booked . a right annoying cvnt . Dont think our player like him too much .

Just watched the BBC post match interview today.
He said that he had spoken to both Parish and Freedman and identified both the profiles and names of the players required.
He said it's down to the club now and we'll just have to see what happens.
At least Vieira is involved in the process, which I was starting to doubt and he has seemed reluctant to pick some of the players purchased.

SO has a plan:

Championship football next season.

He's exactly what we're missing. Energy, combative and willing to take on responsibility to influence the game. Best player on the pitch today and probably covered more ground than half our team put together. Anyone who still says Eze is a better player after today must be drinking some strong stuff.

At least after this weekend the nonsense rumblings of AwB and Gallagher returning will be put to bed after they both put in strong performances for their clubs.

I'd like to think we've got 'targets' lined up but I won't be holding my breath.

If only we had a player on a mission. He's barely started for them so no surprise he's trying to grab his chance. Sadly most of our players are absolutely drifting through games.