Tbf who in their right mind would try and sign Samuel when he was out injured all season pretty much. He's had a few decent loan spells in league 1 previously, which I imagine will end up being his eventual level, should he stay for for a prolonged period.

What are you on about? Have you been reading a book of incorrect facts or something? We didn't ship the most goals in the championship nevermind any other league club?

The people up in arms and blaming TM for Nuttall not developing are the same people lambasting him for selling Paul frigging Downing and making out he was Maldini ? It's clearly the right move for both parties, get over it.

Disagree People I've spoke to are actually upbeat about the new season. That elusive final defender signing would really take things to the next level of optimism though....

The atmosphere is a massive put off for a lot of people However This is a brilliant idea and I know people who are now going on Saturday that weren't previously

Agreed. We wouldn't even be in this league if it wasn't for his efforts in league 1 notably his crucial goal at Donny. I don't think he should be first choice centre half this season but still have utmost respect for him. Oh and for the record, he played against Charlton last time at home, and we got a clean sheet too ?

I honestly can't work out if he thinks Raya was THAT bad and to blame for shed loads of goals or if he thinks we have such quality in youth that we'll be ok. I don't particularly agree with either but it's a little odd.

Wigan are dire, amazed anyone is in any way, shape or form envious of them!

Tosin probably could play but I doubt we'll see more than a late cameo to be honest, but I'm fine with that. In fairness a big part of training for a new defender will be on set pieces, an area with obvious room for improvement for us both offensive and defensively. He won't really be up to speed on routines yet. Given how fragile we were last season though you could argue theres nothing to lose throwing him in at the deep end. I'm almost certain his full debut will be vs Oldham in the cup, ease him in gently rather than baptism of fire at Fulham next week.

Villa were in for Anton not long ago, not sure if they still are. Can't see us landing him I'm afraid.

Conversely I think we were one of, if not the worst teams in terms of conceding goals as a result of aerial duels so he seems the perfect fit!

He's not really built to play right back is he in all fairness. A nippy little winger will be a nightmare buzzing about his beastly frame. He was subbed vs us at Ewood because Armstrong was causing him all sorts of issues I believe....

I think (and hope) we will see less of Benno starting games this season, partly because of the arrivals of Johnson and Downing. In the absence of Graham and Mulgrew, which happened a fair bit, he was like our most experienced player in a young team - I think we can gather from the recent signings that TM definitely values experience a lot. That and the fact I think he had a sense of loyalty meaning he gave game time to the lads who won us promotion. I'd like to think it's not just a case of him having 'favourites'. Even a blind man can see Benno works his bollocks off every game and is a great character to have in your squad, he's just not THAT good technically unfortunately. Also expect we will see less of Smallwood too, again nothing against the lad but the loyalty will have to be shoved aside a little now he's had his season to show his worth in the championship.

No, and as previously stated I'll judge him on his time here if he arrives, which I do want him to

Bambi on ice I've heard mentioned a few times... Still let's see, I'll judge him on what he does here, assuming he does finally arrive.

Palmer was more a case of we had better options in that position tbh

Good, would you be happy for someone else to dictate who starts for us? He may end up being shite....

Seems the race for Ben Gibson is hotting up, left out again last night for their game. Leeds, Forest and Boro been mentioned so far. It'll be interesting to see what kind of fee he goes for, really not sure why Dyche seemingly doesn't rate him at all.

I give up, I really really do ???

Rangers are actually into their season playing competitive European games, but no let's play west ham reserves instead eh?

Getting beyond ridiculous on here, we've just played one of the most famous old clubs in football last week and people are crying because we didn't bow down and play a premiership team

Brereton is out best striker for me, I've stuck by him from the start on here, greeted by numerous slatings.

Wrong.

Have you ever played football? On the wing is the most tiresome position, hence he's given him a workout. Go on though, twist it in your usual suicide watch way

He threw his toys out the pram when told he wasn't gonna be #1