42 minutes ago, Tombwfc said:

He's clearly got something, or had it at some point. Worries me a bit that he's not seen as overly quick, as neither are Dong or Gale. But let's find out.

He looks quick enough and fast feet which can create the yard needed, he is also looks to be fairly strong so can do the defensive work we will likely need more of this season.

Pure pace without any sort of touch or strength is pointless.

Also I must have watched a different Gale to you, he is rapid, but more lightweight and can't defend for toffee.

20 minutes ago, W.cramp said:

If this is the same lad who played against us at the reebok 2 seasons ago, he had a belting game.

Yep. The same one. And made a couple of top saves in the return game

22 minutes ago, W.cramp said:

If this is the same lad who played against us at the reebok 2 seasons ago, he had a belting game.

It is.

good week

35 minutes ago, burnden said:

Sounds a good 'un this lad, excellent pedigree for a young lad

So, it wasn't Edozie, but a different black winger called Sam.
My source sickens me.

2 hours ago, kent_white said:

Father in Law is a West Brom season ticket holder.

He sounded a bit underwhelmed with how he'd performed with the baggies to be fair.

His assessment was that he's quick (but not lightening quick) - but he felt like he was trying too hard to prove himself - and often ended up with a poor end product as a result.

Having said that - he does reckon he's easily Championship standard, still quite young and with potential if a bit raw.

I'm not really sure we shoud be expecting much more than that given that's were a newly promoted side. Let's hope he does well with us. After all - ACD had a stinker at Blackburn before he arrived with us.

I know a WBA fan. When asked for her opinion, she replied "He's shit, we sent him back at Christmas". I replied that you were all shit pre-Xmas. She said yes but he's really really shit.

The reality is they don't know how bad things can get, they haven't seen Etete or Dan.

As usual I won't be judging him till I've seen him in the warm up shooting drills.

7 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

I know a WBA fan. When asked for her opinion, she replied "He's shit, we sent him back at Christmas". I replied that you were all shit pre-Xmas. She said yes but he's really really shit.

The reality is they don't know how bad things can get, they haven't seen Etete or Dan.

As usual I won't be judging him till I've seen him in the warm up shooting drills.

Derby fan I know thinks CBT is garbage, Blackburn fans didn’t exactly rave about ACD, Accy fans wouldn’t have said much about Trafford - there are loads of examples (I know you’re of the same sentiment by the way, not trying to prove you wrong).

I do think with loans that there’s even more volatility in terms of being a success or failure. Relatively short term, no time to bed in, usually young lads - it often either works well or not at all. I still maintain that dropping into the WBA set up last season and trying to make an impact would have been difficult. Let’s hope we can create the environment for him to find what he once had.

26 minutes ago, Traf said:

So, it wasn't Edozie, but a different black winger called Sam.
My source sickens me.

Aye. It was the ‘other one’

Being a bit lazy maybe but can someone remind me how many loans we now have & how many can be in a matchday squad ... or be on the pitch at the same time ?

6 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

Being a bit lazy maybe but can someone remind me how many loans we now have & how many can be in a matchday squad ... or be on the pitch at the same time ?

3 and 5

31 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

I know a WBA fan. When asked for her opinion, she replied "He's shit, we sent him back at Christmas". I replied that you were all shit pre-Xmas. She said yes but he's really really shit.

The reality is they don't know how bad things can get, they haven't seen Etete or Dan.

As usual I won't be judging him till I've seen him in the warm up shooting drills.

She

I moved on

9 hours ago, Traf said:

Hearing Sam Edozie, from Southampton is the winger...

Im getting old, remember seeing his dad Johnch playing for Notts County and Tottenham

Preston North End

Andy Bayes, BBC Radio Lancashire

Manager: Paul Heckingbottom

Last season: 14th

Key ins: Alfie Devine (Tottenham), Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough, loan), Jusef Erabi (Genk, loan).

Key outs: Ben Whiteman (Wrexham)

Expectations? Preston North End are expected to make further significant additions to the first-team squad before the transfer window closes. The club has already spent a record £6m on Alfie Devine and if North End can strengthen in the way they hope, supporters will be aiming for a repeat of last season's strong first-half, but without the dramatic decline that followed after the turn of the year.

Strengths? North End have invested heavily in a new playing surface at Deepdale after the state of the pitch became a major issue last winter. It's cost north of £1.5m to make the required improvements. The previous surface made it difficult to play the style of football Heckingbottom wants and the club will hope the new pitch provides a platform for a more consistent campaign.

Weaknesses? Squad depth remains a concern. Several influential loan players have returned to their parent clubs or moved elsewhere, while experienced figures such as Robbie Brady have departed. Lewis Dobbin and Harrison Armstrong, in particular, leave sizeable gaps to fill, while Daniel Jebbison's departure also reduces Preston's options in attack.

Difference-maker? Alfie Devine is Preston's record signing and arguably their standout player. He impressed during his loan spell from Spurs last season and, having now joined permanently, there is every reason to believe he can take his game to another level. That said, he will need more quality around him if both he and the team are to reach their full potential.

Jobi's prediction: 19th

Alfie Devine - Magic Skills, Assists & Goals

Edited Friday at 23:163 days by Sluffy

14 minutes ago, Sluffy said:

Weaknesses? Squad depth remains a concern. Several influential loan players have returned to their parent clubs or moved elsewhere, while experienced figures such as Robbie Brady have departed. Lewis Dobbin and Harrison Armstrong, in particular, leave sizeable gaps to fill, while Daniel Jebbison's departure also reduces Preston's options in attack.

sounds like the best fixture we could hope for on the opening day

Any other team as focused as we seem to be on 22/23/24 year olds?

Seems like we’ve been trying to buy or line up prospects of that age with a view to keeping them and realising their potential for a while now, even though it hasn’t worked out yet. Like the idea of a young team that grows up together but ……….

Yes i think this is more driven by Fergal and the Board rather than SS. The length of contracts is also telling. These players are brought in with one thing in mind develop them and sell them on for profit. Getting into the championship is the game changer....Take Dalby for instance if we had stayed down and he had a decent season we may get say 500k-1m if we try to sell him in lge1. If he does well this season and gets 10-15 goals and we sold him next season he would cost 5m upwards.....This league is barmy

9 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said:

I know a WBA fan. When asked for her opinion, she replied "He's shit, we sent him back at Christmas". I replied that you were all shit pre-Xmas. She said yes but he's really really shit.

The reality is they don't know how bad things can get, they haven't seen Etete or Dan.

As usual I won't be judging him till I've seen him in the warm up shooting drills.

SHE

you Asked a FLATDICK about Football

2 hours ago, masi 51 said:

Yes i think this is more driven by Fergal and the Board rather than SS. The length of contracts is also telling. These players are brought in with one thing in mind develop them and sell them on for profit. Getting into the championship is the game changer....Take Dalby for instance if we had stayed down and he had a decent season we may get say 500k-1m if we try to sell him in lge1. If he does well this season and gets 10-15 goals and we sold him next season he would cost 5m upwards.....This league is barmy

That's the pull for players..

Come and perform and kick start your career, we've players we can reference for that.

41 minutes ago, only1swanny said:

That's the pull for players..

Come and perform and kick start your career, we've players we can reference for that.

I imagine we’re open that we are happy to be used as a stepping stone too. Come on do it get a big money move… sustainability.

3 minutes ago, DLH said:

I imagine we’re open that we are happy to be used as a stepping stone too. Come on do it get a big money move… sustainability.

When was the last time we made real money in a transfer.

10 minutes ago, waffer cup 07 said:

When was the last time we made real money in a transfer.

We've not.. but loan players have used us in that way..

4 hours ago, Wanderlust said:

Any other team as focused as we seem to be on 22/23/24 year olds?

Seems like we’ve been trying to buy or line up prospects of that age with a view to keeping them and realising their potential for a while now, even though it hasn’t worked out yet. Like the idea of a young team that grows up together but ……….

Not exactly lusty, we’ve also signed good experienced players like Dalby Davies Hardie Famewo and Rodrigues so for me we’ve got a nice mix.

Edited Saturday at 08:553 days by Whitesince63

25 minutes ago, waffer cup 07 said:

When was the last time we made real money in a transfer.

What do you consider 'real money'? 1.2M for Thomason after signing him for nowt? If not, then it's probably Madine back in 2018

Edited Saturday at 08:563 days by jmjhb