John Percy's telegraph article

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53 minutes ago, Pyro Pete said:

This is one point I would like to see expanded upon.

This implies there was a fair amount of disorganisation at the club before Dean Smith arrived. More info needed.

I think the poster added the 'at the club' bit.

How I read it was Smith brought in more organisation in terms of the playing squad, as opposed to the more fluid 'be the protagonist' style of Farke. 

[Graham Paddons Beard 2,454]

3 hours ago, Crafty Canary said:

£6 million for a swimming pool? WTF is it going to be gold plated? Where’s Tangible Fixed Assets when we need him?

It’s a state of the art hydrotherapy pool. And I doubt it will be £6m 

has been on the cards for a few years .

( Oh and a couple of unicorn inflatables 🦄 )

PS I made the last bit up 

PPS I see this was answered earlier - apologies . 

Edited April 30, 2022 by Graham Paddons Beard

[Chelm Canary 404]

1 hour ago, Graham Paddons Beard said:

It’s a state of the art hydrotherapy pool

I hope the shareholders are allowed a dip. 

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7 hours ago, Ian said:

Smith has to be given time. Our lack of physicality has made it look like men against boys at times over the last two prem seasons, so if a squad can be built with a view to this it must be progress.

Havent we been recruiting for physicality for a while? Kabak, Williams, Rashica, Placheta, Skipp, Ben Gibson, PLM. The lack of a Buendia replacement was a bigger problem. No goals scored!

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My wife is more physical than Placheta😉

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Good article, and 2hilenthe pool may be expensive if is helps prevent or speed recovery from the numerous injuries we have it will be well spent

I remain concerned at Smith at the helm.   Can't disagree at needing more physical players esp in central midfield, but if it is to serve up even more route 1 football giving Smith cash would be a concern. As with Warburton has his bubble burst? 

 

As has been the case for the last 3 close seasons centre back and central mid are the priority, with a ball playing midfield also needed, if PLM isnt seen as that man. 

Obamideles fitness is key to start improving the back line for promotion and beyond 

 

 

 

 

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17 hours ago, Capt. Pants said:

Is that Normann?

Normann's body with Sargent's ball skills.