Like many, I'm disappointed we weren't able to strengthen the squad further but it is what it is, and we now have to get behind the squad, the chairman, Dougie and PV.

NINE PL clubs spent over 100m pounds during this last window. We simply can't compete with that kind of spending power, especially if the inflated prices seen become the benchmark for future windows, which leads me on to what can our strategy be?

We haven't spent 20m on the Academy just to look good. This last window has seen more youngsters out on loan than I can remember. Some of them, such as Rak-Sakyi, Plange and Adamarola, might come back from their loans better equipped to risk in the PL squad. Others may need further loans or be sold to raise funds for our own transfer business.

It is noteworthy IMO that we have loaned out 10 of our U21s and the rest of that squad has started their league season well and are currently joint top with Arsenal (same goal difference and same goals scored etc.) That bodes well for the future.

It will be interesting to see how well youngsters on the fringe of the 1st team squad develop this year.

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Was it really that many?
Still doesn't stop me hoping they get relegated!

So more double talk from PV who is clearly thinking he must follow the party line. Last week he stated that we needed several more players as the squad was small. Now it’s all good and he is happy with what he has. Now it can’t be both can it lol

He's got enough to work with but if injuries take their toll we'll be in trouble. Best news is that Zaha stays and Decoure looks pretty decent. Are we still open for a loan ... or did that also close at 23.00 last night?

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By the next window we will have only played 18 league games, so others may have done their money, and the prices may show some reality, i think we have kept our powder dry, can i patent "kept our powder dry, Willo.

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