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On a positive note, if most of these except Macari and Platt are back by Xmas that will give MP some selection issues.

Looks a good fit; Charlton probably want to see him out on loan for another year to see if he can continue his progression rather than sell him (rumours of offers). 18 goals for Walsall, numerous awards last year - sign him tonight ready for tomorrow

I would quite like the pink with black shorts to match the trim on the socks and shirt. But pink and pink might look a bit.... pink?

He's appeared twice from the bench in their first two games 👍

So after 2 games, if we can keep this up, if we don't suffer yet more injuries and various other ifs I'm going for just below mid-table with 56 points. After the famous 10 games, I think we'll have 13 points so after 40 we will have 52 and then scramble 4 more for a total of 56. Last year Wigan finished 16th with 56. Worth nothing I know (Got Luton wrong straight away!), but here we go... Date Home or Away Opposition Result Predication Points Points Actual 2026-08-08 Away Burnley (EFL Cup) 1 - 1 2026-08-15 Home Leicester City 1 - 1 1 1 2026-08-22 Away Luton Town 2 - 2 2 - 1 0 1 2026-08-29 Home Burton Albion 2 - 1 3 2026-09-01 Away Doncaster Rovers 1 - 1 1 2026-09-05 Away Huddersfield Town 2 - 0 0 2026-09-12 Home Bradford City 1 - 1 1 2026-09-19 Away Reading 2 - 1 0 2026-09-22 Home Grimsby Town (EFL Trophy) 2026-09-26 Home Blackpool 3 - 1 3 2026-10-03 Away Peterborough United 1 - 2 3 2026-10-10 Home Oxford United 2 - 2 1

Agreed about Bedeau @menzinho . We were in the Sirrel on Saturday and so saw a lot of him in the first half. In my view he was a little bit ponderous at times and his first pass was not accurate which put Lipsuic and the other midfielders under pressure straight away. Love the clever passing around the press which does create space, but you have to be both really quick and accurate to achieve it. So sometimes aerial down the wing for a striker to chase is not a bad option?

Iorpenda didn't play for Huddersfield. Is he injured?

5 points from the first 3 games would be exceptional. Yes, Luton will be a harder test. But if Saturdays team is still fit, a striker arrives and Mustapha is ready......

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/16/leicester-learn-harsh-reality-of-life-league-one-but-youngsters-provide-silver-lining

Agree, Roberts wanted too much time and too many decisions his way. I feel he will be doing a lot of running over the next few weeks 🥵

What did we think? Everybody at least 7 out of 10, except Smyth out of his depth against two serious defenders. Ness/Tsaroulia MOM? Liked the back 4, sometimes 5. Bedeau struggled under pressure? Defence and Midfield look really solid and should earn us lots of points but does highlight need for a striker. Like the looks of Mustapha. Made a big difference when he came on with Acquah. Made their big defenders turn and struggle.

BBC SportRyley Reynolds: Grimsby Town sign Notts County midfielder...Grimsby Town sign Notts County midfielder Ryley Reynolds on a season-long loan deal.

Agreed. And I'm pretty sure we will.

Can we wait until after Leicester and Luton? At the moment I'm going positive and sayingmid-table, but after those two games.....

I can see why a London boy would like to be 2 hours from home and not in the wilds of Wigan, or even West Bromich for that matter. However, does look a bit of a hopeful one. Let's hope MP can polish another diamond 💎 . Will he be on the bench Saturday 🤔

🙄 error!

Or maybe not 🙃 Ishe Samuels-Smith signs for Strasbourg

That would make sense - an area where we are light. MP did say 'Yes!' to incomings after the match yesterday. (and a Number 9 please)

Perhaps he was injured when they were taken??🙃

Good? Yes, but top 3 championship class? No. That would mean he would get into the teams promoted to the Premiership. The reasons he may leave have been well explained by @YoopEyes @StarkMallard @Fan of Big Tone and others on this thread.

I quite like the ruthless streak that The Brothers have implemented - they have certainly learned from being perhaps a little too sentimental after the last promotion to League 1 when they stuck with too many players expecting them to make the step up. Younger, ambitious players are surely the way forward even though they must recognise that not all will make the grade.

https://www.swanseacity.com/news/ollie-cooper-makes-notts-county-loan-move Of course the Brothers were prepared! 2 promotions in 4 years! From total disarray to planned progress in 7. And yes, August will be a nightmare start but it will all end well.

But then...🙃.. we have a championship player https://www.swanseacity.com/news/ollie-cooper-makes-notts-county-loan-move

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@Graham totally spot on analysis 👏