That only happens in your head unfortunately.

“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

We have 23 senior players available and that includes young Brandon. How can a PL side not fill it’s squad quota, it’s unbelievable at this level of the game.

Kouyate, Guita, Schlupp, McArthur, Luka, Townsend, PVA, Tomkins and Ayew togethers wages are less than Benteke, Sakho, Meyer and Wilf, and only wilf is a regular, until this is sorted out then its not rocket science why we are struggling financially

“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

Good post. Given what Meyer earns I thought he was brought in to be a regular starter; RH obviously has different ideas, which begs the question, considering the expenditure and lack of game time why was Meyer brought in? Surely there were other players available?

I can understand, people are disappointed, but the January window is the panic purchase window. We are sitting midtable and picking up points regularly, so there was never going to be an influx of purchases, like the Allardyce window.
West Ham are panicking and paid way over the odds for Bowen. As for Ferguson, if we bought him and he spent 2 years on the treatment table like Wickham, who would get the blame.
Tosun looks a good loan signing, he will score a few goals.

Look it's clear that the Americans have no interest in investing any further and want out..!!

Now whether that's because they want to run the club and Parish won't relinquish his stake/control is just pure speculation - we do not know what is happening behind the scenes.

If you believe some of the threads Hodgson said that he and Parish had been asking the American's for money to invest in the window - but clearly nothing doing.

I he move suspect that the move for Fergurson broke down due to WBA not wanting to do a structured deal "on the never never" and that the injury thing is a bit of a smoke screen - boys played 21 games this season no problems.

Upside is that we have PVA, Milo and Andros all back - if you look at it conversely to have them now available after the window and translate to transfer value/new players available - what would have been their cost in the window?

So it ain't all bad.

But it seems there is now a complete impasse between Parish and the Americans and that if that ain't sorted before the summer/next season we really will be relegation candidates next year.

So this need sorting between now and the end of the season.

The quicker we get to securing our Premiership survival and status for next season the more attractive we are for new Investors to buy the Americans out and the longer Parish has to complete those negotiations.

Then to kick off the summer window with investment, funds and a clear strategy in place.

Beyond that Roy ain't getting any younger - he is doing a an excellent job IMO - but that will need addressing. Personally I'd go all out for Eddie Howe - think he would be good for us. Think Bmuff are doomed this season.

In summary think we have more than a strong enough squad, with the "walking wounded" now available to secure a comfortable mid season finish with time/games to spare.

For the reasons I mentioned above the real worry is that if we/Parish doesn't get someone to buy out the American's then next season could be when things really begin to unravel.

On today, think Roy will have the boys right up this and with the injured players returning will make us all the stronger, can see 3-1 Palace.

COYP..!!