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Absolutely no one thought that. The combined salaries of Jones, Shipley, Pask and Drysdale would probably only just about cover the wages of Bidwell for example. As I predicted the club was always going to be bottlenecked by having the likes of Kelly, Walker, Kane, Dacosta, Hilssner, Waghorn...

Again, we aren't really ever in the market for the finished article. For the very reason I stated - we simply can't compete. That isn't likely to change under the new regime I'm afraid. Pretty much all the signings brought in are either raw loans young talent from PL clubs, or semi-forgotten...

I don't really believe that we'll ever be in the market for a player like Porteous though. It's all well and good that his price tag is lower due to his expiring contract but his wages would probably still cause a significant roadblock, especially when multiple parties are interested in him...

I'm not really saying that. What I am saying though is that in the context of the current window, when time isn't exactly on the club's side, I wouldn't call it a prudent use of time to be making enquires for players that are actively being chased by clubs which would easily be able to double...

Exactly - a far more attractive suitor. I think Blackburn are also in for him. At this juncture it's pointless wasting time going after a player who realistically wouldn't ever sign for us given the level of clubs already interested. Even if it is a case of just making a couple of phone calls.

He'll have far more attractive suitors I'd imagine.

If Robins is insistent on continuing with the current style another CAM has to be brought in. We obviously won't get anyone that's remotely close to O'Hare's calibre but we desperately need someone in there that's actually suited to the role - as Palmer just isn't.

Apparently he struggles quite significantly with fitness/injuries.

His lack of pace was highlighted on Saturday. He was getting beaten to the ball far too easily and similarly the Norwich defenders were picking the ball off him with ease as well. It was - and realistically given the lack of budget available his wages could've easily been put to better use...

Robins realistically is going to have to try and find an alternative way of playing as the current style isn't working. He's asking Palmer to effectively do a similar job to O'Hare when physically it's clearly not possible for him. Launching the ball up to Gyokeres isn't a tactic either. Most...

His tracking back is really important. You won't find many who disagree with that. He'll regularly drop back when the opposition has the ball to add an extra body in midfield. It's pretty vital to our counter play too. As he's shown on numerous occasions. Granted, Palmer can tackle when he...

On the contrary I'd argue O'Hare tracking back is pretty fundamental to our play to be honest. He doesn't just do it in the opposition half either. His work off the ball helps create opportunities for a counter attack as well as stopping the opposition from getting down the pitch. Palmer most...

Bizarre comparison to make. Doesn't even make sense. It's yet another in a long line of statements made which actually suggests he lacks awareness of what's achievable within the context of the club's operating model. As shown by his repeated insistence that the club is trying to emulate...

Never particularly took to Bayliss. His habit of going missing for massive chunks of the game was beyond frustrating.

I'd imagine clubs in that situation would probably attempt at driving up the value slightly or asking for more/all upfront. They'd be foolish not to. But yeah I doubt it's as extreme as the poster is making out. All they'd be doing is pricing themselves out of a sale, potentially causing player...

Because as proven it's completely unachievable within the context of how the club operates. So why say it at all? It was a pointless soundbite that highlights how naive he is.

None would likely make much of an impact given their lack of fitness/match sharpness. As bad as our form currently is, I'd give them another 2-3 weeks to get back into the swing of things personally.

Yes, but only to an extent. As more often than not such clubs have to wait until the summer to replace as a decent replacement would come at a premium in January - largely because a) the club/s of their target/s knows the selling club has just received a significant fee to utilise for a...

The biggest issue with the window is that it's a window of panic. The stockpiling worsens (see Bournemouth last Jan), the fees get bigger and the competition heightens. You rarely ever get what you pay for. I see why Robins hates it. It must be horrendous to recruit in as the club must...

January is a pig of a window to recruit in. The fact the club often tries to source cheap additions doesn't help matters - certainly not when clubs really have to pay premium to bring in anyone even half decent. I think there in lies the issue.