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Two yellows away at Northampton in the EFL cup. Second one was for time wasting on a throw in, couldn't tell you what the first one was for

Well at the moment with Morley back we can’t sign anyone because we have reached the 22 limit so even if we have agreed a deal with Posh for Randell we can’t complete it until we make some space. We should get news on Dempsey’s injury this week and if it’s long term we’ll de register him but otherwise it means moving players out either permanently or on loan. I’m still convinced that a permanent deal will be done with you for Morley but I can’t see an extended loan. It wouldn’t bother me though if he doesn’t leave, he will make a difference to the team if he does stay but I still don’t think he’s in Evatt’s longer term plans and deep down I think Aaron knows that.

I think the technical term is "a Gazillion"

I think I know what you are alluding to there. Another angry outburst but much more spontaneous than the terrace confrontation. It was in answer to a question from a Trust member about ownership of the training ground at a meeting probably the best part of a decade ago. The questioner was told in no uncertain terms to keep his nose out of club business and concentrate on the football. The room went very quiet.

I think Trevor Stroud was responsible for his signing against Matt's wishes as part of the new owners plan not to get promoted as it ruins his plans, it was bound to end in tears

This... we've got nearly a whole month to go still, to early to judge, if its been a shit show at the end, then moan

Which at best would achieve a pyrrhic victory

It may be naive, but I liked the Ainsworth/Bloomfield transition, troubled as it was.

The thought of wealthy owners casting around for another manager 'proven at this level' every six/twelve months fills me with dread.

Yep, it's baffling people are trying to argue the opposite.

Agree, it’s not particularly helpful. Based on snippets and limited info, there seems to be some disconnect or readjustment between the old and new world, and some like Mr. Howard (and MB’s brother?!) are prepared to put forward their views and make their loyalties known. Clearly, MB is the head coach and in charge of managing first-team affairs while the other staff manage the business of the club and other projects. Reading between the lines, there is a respectful entente cordiale rather than a warm embrace of these boundaries, with perhaps a grey area on transfers, which are both a first-team and business matter.

One thing is certain, this is shaping-up to be a transfer window for the ages! Only at its conclusion, and judging by results, will we be able to fairly or unfairly judge how successfully proactive and reactive we’ve been with our recruitment and retention.