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• St Dan the absent has seen the stadium….. he’s flown past it in his fancy jet on route to his favourite love child, Roma. rn...
  Sean Mitchell in Stoke City vs Everton - Match preview and team news
• A pint of what you have been drinking please Steve!...
  Sean Herbert in Stoke City vs Everton - Match preview and team news
• I hardly think games against Dundee reserves Bolton and Stoke are of any benefit, yes we know its about getting players fit but shouldn\'t it also be about testing yourselves against similar opposition to what you will be up against in the Premier league. Its doubtful Garner will start and it will be interesting to see if Hayden gets any pre season game time. Looks like Ndaiye wont be here and possibly no Grealish so 2 of our regular front 3 wont start the season. We have yet to sign a striker and still no right back. We have supposedly put together a brilliant recruitment team but at present they don\'t seem to be recruiting. We are playing kids in the first couple of friendlies but most will never see Premier league football this coming season, and I just hope we don\'t end up with Beto and Barry sharing the main striking role.We all thought we had done well when TFG took over but they bought the stadium not the club, I cant believe someone could spend the money they spent on b...
  Brian Harrison in Stoke City vs Everton - Match preview and team news
• Jackson on loan would be a very good signing. He has struggled at Chelsea, but he would be a hit with us.rnrnI suspect we are stuck on signing players until we move on either a premium player (ndiaye is the best of the 3), or we try to shift alcaraz, Iroegbunam, Patterson, beto, or mcneil. The latter will only move late in the window id imagine, as none would be priority signings for anyone.rnrnThe club is likely to have currently £40-60m of transfer kitty left after the 3 arrivals, with probably only half thst available to pay upfront. That rules out buying a right back, defensive midfielder and right winger the team needs until ndiaye goes.rnrnThe ndiaye deal could allow a number of signings to be made, as Saudi will pay a fair fee for him, and the likelihood is all cash upfront.rnrnMy only other question is whether theyd take Beto with him. £200m for the pair would be great....
  Ian Bennett in Romano stokes Everton exit rumours for Ndiaye as Al-Hilal 'open talks' over a deal
• Illy is... inconsistent. If a big offer came in I wouldn\'t begrudge the club cashing in. The squad lacks depth in other areas, and the money could help us build a competitive team....
  Danny Baily in Romano stokes Everton exit rumours for Ndiaye as Al-Hilal 'open talks' over a deal
• It's Branthwaite Sean. Richie is the type we need in the sense that he can play on either wing and be both a goal threat, bring the fight and chase back. We know the risk maybe injuries but could be worth a punt - if our top targets don't land. If we have a proper threat on either wing and down the middle - it will make a huge difference. Goals down the sides are crucial too - as we got 18 down the midldle last season, which is not too shabby. Its going to be a case of our next best options if targets are lost to say a Champions League outfit....
  Steve Jones in Stoke City vs Everton - Match preview and team news