BlackSocksRedTops

Me checking my social media feeds over the last 3 days...

Hear hear. Loved the two big Croats we had up front. Skill, power and passion.

Dessers transfer reminding me of the Jelavic one few years back. Long and drawn out. Hopefully he has the same impact as the big Croat.

Maybe we are playing hard ball on the price? We can effectively get him for free in October.

Many of our goals against last season happened when we had the ball or were in "control" of a situation. The two that come to mind were the 2 at Parkhead in the game that effectively ended our league challenge. Ben Davies terrible defensive header and Jack/Souttar/MacGregor pissing about in defence.

I get what you are saying but much of goals against last season were avoidable in so many ways. During the 55 season we conceded 13 goals. Last season we conceded 34. Those stats don't lie.

Wasn't this the reason ultimately left Nike all those years ago? Weren't we one of their biggest selling kits but ultimately gained buttons from sales? My memory is somewhat challenged on these matters...

Cifuentes deal seems to have stalled. Are we waiting for him to come in when his contract expires? Our defence slightly concerns me to be honest. I know much of the focus has been on revitalising the attacking positions, but our back 4/5 will start with some new faces (Butland, Sterling, another) and some with with very few starts (Ridvan, Souttar). Goldsons injury is a huge concern as is Souttars. The quality of our defence will make or break our season IMO. I'm also hoping Butland will add extra security off his line compared to last year (no offence Alan...)

Apologies. I wasn't aware of this. Thanks

Why was the medical in Manchester?

As someone of your vintage should know, football doesn't work that way.

That's it compo. Bring on the positivity...

For what its worth, Cifuentes was back on the bench last night for LAFC vs LA Galaxy. He came on as a 2nd half sub and was involved in LAFC's goal.

Cmon TF. Announce the big man.

We have to trust the manager. If Dessers helps us win the league, no-one will give a damn about his age, sell on potential or his fee.

I like the look of Dessers (based on what I've seen on YT). He reminds me of a more robust looking Roofe. And hopefully less injury prone.

As much as we are rightly refreshing/rebooting our front line (Dessers, Lammars, Sima plus another) our biggest issue last season was goals conceded. It seems to be rather overlooked but we hit more goals last season than we did during our 55 season so we must be doing something right. If we can get the goals against column down substantially, we won't be far away IMO. I can't see us getting a striker that scores 25 plus but playing more with a system that allows 4/5 players getting into double figures.

Hopefully for a very small fee.

I see Cifuentos was not playing for LA last night. Not even listed on the bench. I read that he is free to talk to clubs from July 1st? Hopefully signs of an imminent agreement?

It looks like it wasn't a case of Danilo or Dessers but both if we are making bids for one and nearing the completion of the other.

No need to be sarcastic Rousseau. I was only asking if you knew more about the player (Dessers) as I don't have a clue about him.

Glenn Kamara will be delighted... Another striker with poor numbers. 4 goals from 30 last season in the French second tier. Hardly inspiring is it?

Cool. With all these potential signings, I have to go with Beale on this. I had doubts about Cantwell based on what I had read but look how that turned out. It's clear that Beale has a clear idea of what he wants so we need to trust him I suppose.

Have you watched him extensively Rousseau? I don't know much about him so it would be good to hear from someone with more info.

Far nicer than the away strips from the last few years. Especially that hideous orange thing and the fake Monaco strip. This one is simple and effective IMO.