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  1. Legend Iwan
    Preston have accepted a bid for Callum Robinson https://www.pnefc.net/news/2019/july/preston-north-end-accept-bid-for-callum-robinson/ Be happy with this if we're the club he's going to.
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    You only need 8 homegrown players if you have a full 25-man squad. As mentioned above, we don't - it's currently 20 including Hanley. We have four homegrown players, which is 'fine' as long as we keep our named squad to a maximum of 21 players, i.e. leaving space for four more homegrown in theory. The rules simply stipulate you can have no more than 17 non-homegrown players. And the club aren't going to come out and ruin their bargaining position by saying they're interested in selling Hanley. They have no desperation to do it, but if the opportunity comes along they may well send him on his way.
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    I make it one spot left for a non-homegrown player, two if Srbeny isn't included or is sold. If Hanley does get moved on, it will leave us with only three home-grown players - Krul, Thompson & Roberts - in our 25-man squad, or 19-man squad as it would be then. Which isn't ideal. Aarons, Godfrey, Lewis and Cantwell would all be classed as under-21 players, I believe, as born after 1 Jan 1998.
  4. Legend Iwan
    Promising first addition. Hopefully those hammies cope with the double Farke training sessions in pre-season. Re-find that early Celtic form - because he has struggled with consistency in recent seasons, in particular when he came back from injury last season - and it'll be another inspired signing.
  5. Legend Iwan
    His previous hamstring injuries are a concern, especially for a winger. Some player if he's overcome those issues though and can rekindle his early promise. Expect the announcement soon.
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    Disagree with that final statement, Westcoast. Football tactics change, so there''s no reason why ''old fashioned'' wingers won''t be an important force again. Just look at wing backs. Hardly required 4 seasons ago, then Chelsea do their thing with a back three and all of a sudden they''re a vital commodity once more. Good luck to the lad. Glad we''ve played some (small) part in another player making their way in the game.
  7. Legend Iwan
    Great result! An important one as well after the Leeds match. Crucial minutes for those that need it also, and a few different options for Farke to consider ahead of the weekend. Well done to the hardy souls that travelled to Cardiff to watch the team too.
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    CD Mullins, we''ve signed one German-based winger, and that would be Onel Hernandez. If you think he''s been bad, then the only thing laughable here is you.
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    Mistake? Lots of things to criticise Webber and Farke for, but I''d say their previous purchase of a German-based winger is one thing they''ve got spot on so far.
  10. Legend Iwan
    As others have alluded to, the idea we''d simply become ''established'' in the Premier League with some extra investment is bonkers. Who even counts as established these days? Three clubs that had been in the top tier for a considerable number of years were relegated last season. Then you had Sunderland the season before that, and Newcastle and Aston Villa three seasons ago. Crystal Palace have been in the PL since 2013, yet are still just aiming to stay in the division. This is the reality.
  11. Legend Iwan
    It was an enforced change, but one that Farke correctly dealt with. Credit is due there. That first half, though, was dreary and toothless. Appreciate Farke was asking the team to be more solid defensively after recent displays, and obviously the best time to get that right is during matches, but we looked so lacklustre for 45 minutes. A happy medium needs to be found, as does his first XI, which I think is the greatest concern.
  12. Legend Iwan
    I wouldn''t be surprised if a Prem team or two did enquire about Oliveira. A forward that has a decent scoring record, knows the UK so won''t need time to settle, and is publicly keen to move ticks a lot of boxes.
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    Wouldn''t mind a yellow and green version of this: https://twitter.com/MundialMag/status/1022174023336095744
  14. Legend Iwan
    Decent business by Ipswich for a forward that, although performed well under McCarthy, doesn''t really fit into the new boss'' way of playing football. More intriguing is Derby again splashing the cash. If they don''t get promoted this season, then surely their spending will catch up with them very soon.
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    BroadstairsR: "There is however still a chance the game could be streamed online by either club however, with EFL clubs allowed to show some matches on their websites during this season." Ah! Just read the EDP online report about this and it seems there might well be hope for us yet." I don''t think that''s the case. I thought this was part of Sky''s new TV deal, which doesn''t start until next season. Would be great if they''ve allowed club''s to begin showing matches before then though.
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    If this was the Tim Krul of four years ago then I''d be very keen. But he''s not the same keeper now. Similar happened to Ruddy after his leg injury, although not to quite the same extent it seems as Krul.
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    Surprised fans of EFL clubs haven''t kicked off more about the constant changes to the highlights show since they decided to take it away from the BBC.
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    Purple, I think it''s relatively clear that Davitt''s opinion is closely aligned with that of the club. He indicated as much with his comment on the PinkUn live chat the other day about us being interested in a goalkeeper from 2. Bundesliga. The name(s) isn''t in the public domain so, unless he''s got contacts in the Germany, I''d assume the information has come from within NCFC and he is sitting on it in order to not annoy the club/jeopardise the transfer..
  19. Legend Iwan
    Fortunately for Lampard, he has Jody Morris - Chelsea''s very successful former Under-18 manager - as his assistant.
  20. Legend Iwan
    If you want more than just the goal highlights, you can rewatch the whole match here: https://sporttotal.tv/spiele/testevent-spiel-1-sc-paderborn-07-norwich-city-1-spieltag- And Herman, yes, it was Hernandez down the left helping to create our first two goals. He played the pass inside for the third too, after Thompson did well to win the ball back. Was impressed by Pukki also, who looked very good second half, a touch of the Dirk Kuyt about him. While Ben Marshall at right-back is a tactic that causes some concern. Know he''s played there a lot before, however he''s clearly attacking inclined, and Millwall got the best out of him last season by playing him in a more advanced role.
  21. Legend Iwan
    I''m with lincsy88. If we don''t need to sell Oliveira, I wouldn''t. A class player, when he wants to be, who offers a huge threat for us up top. If he can overcome that attitude issue - which festered for far too long last season - and Farke is able to integrate him into the team, then we''ll be much stronger for it. If he is to go though, at least it will be on our terms now.
  22. Legend Iwan
    If we''re looking for a young forward who would fit into our system seamlessly, then I''d rather we tried to get Liverpool''s Harry Wilson. Admittedly there''s lots of competition for him. Or if ex-Spurs youngster Keanan Bennetts isn''t likely to start for Borussia Monchengladbach, get him in. Superb player!
  23. Legend Iwan
    There was an interview with Neil early on this season in which he admitted what most of us had been saying for a while: that he changed his tactics too quickly in line with what the opposition were playing. He went on to say he''d seen the error of his ways, and it seems to be paying off for PNE, who are still in contention for the play-offs despite losing their main striker to West Ham. Ultimately, that lack of conviction - just as with Hughton before - cost us our place in the Premier League though.
  24. Legend Iwan
    Reckon we get can someone as good if not better for what Reed would cost us in transfer fee and wages.
  25. Legend Iwan
    This doesn''t look too impressive: https://twitter.com/AwayDays_/status/965261565141356544
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