Of course they’re media reports. Unless you’re claiming to be an ‘itk’ how else are we meant to know what is going on. We rely on the media/internet and occasional informed rumour.

Warne said he only wants to sign players ‘better than what he already have’. That’s hardly surprising is it? Did you expect him to say ‘I thought I’d look for someone who’s not as good as we’ve already got’?

‘Harrumphing’? Not sure about that. Disappointed? Certainly...because I don’t want to see a repeat of last year and because the noises coming out of the club, and PW himself have suggested that deals are there to be done. It’s not easy I appreciate, but neither is it as if everything has to suddenly happen on January 1st. They have had months to identify targets and prepare bids.

You think we ‘may get a couple of loans and maybe a signing...’. We agree! That’s all I’m hoping and suggesting. Just hope whoever comes in this time will be fitter and have more impact than some of those who joined in the summer.