4 new faces at least

[Aldo1983]

Why do you think it would take a while to get started?
He scored his first start back for PNE

He's only played 11 games of 90mins since the back end of 2015. If we sign him then it'll likely be the biggest transfer we have spent since nine**** can****. He needs to look after himself and if he does he'll be a cracking signing.

[RED_JOHN]

He's only played 11 games of 90mins since the back end of 2015. If we sign him then it'll likely be the biggest transfer we have spent since nine**** can****. He needs to look after himself and if he does he'll be a cracking signing.

I am sure he is over his knee problem now and will be a fantastic signing. Still a long way off till Friday...so the board have plenty of time to f@ck it up!

[RedStarTorphins]

Why do you think it would take a while to get started?
He scored his first start back for PNE

Preston may well be losing their manager - that may scupper any transfer of Stevie May to us?

[kigoretrout]

Preston may well be losing their manager - that may scupper any transfer of Stevie May to us?

Beat me to it. Some bloke on AFC Chat (yes I know!) claiming he has booked into an Aberdeen hotel for talks. However, if their manager is offski probably put the kaybosh on that ! And when is Maloney making his soddin decision ?! I would have thought he would be getting offered a lot more from Hull for a year than we would be offering him over two years . Just put us out of our misery ye little bugger!

[Brochsheep]

I heard 3 year deal for May. Travelling north tomorrow to discuss terms

[DonVincenzo (The II)]

from the photos i saw of training, it looks to me like Rooney has trimmed down a tad, which is exactly whats needed. Its fine being strong and being able to hold opponents off, but when your as slow as a ryan jack transfer its not ideal.

[GGMDONS]

Tansey replaces Jack,

Maloney replaces Pawlett,

Stewart replaces Mcginn

Taylor needs replaced , as does Hayes .

This means with the players that have left & the players we have signed, I would like to see us get a Centre half, a winger & another striker, Hopefully May.

Then we can think about improved Squad fillers whom will put pressure on the starting 11,so they don't think their place is guaranteed.

[Shinniesta3]

Tansey replaces Jack,

Maloney replaces Pawlett,

Stewart replaces Mcginn

Taylor needs replaced , as does Hayes .

This means with the players that have left & the players we have signed, I would like to see us get a Centre half, a winger & another striker, Hopefully May.

Then we can think about improved Squad fillers whom will put pressure on the starting 11,so they don't think their place is guaranteed.

Tansey was signed before Jack was leaving so either McLean will drop back to CM or we need to sign another CM. I'd rather the later as McLean more effective behind the striker. As it stands just now we have Shinnie & Tansey as CM, O'Connor & McLean can both play there but both more effective elsewhere so another CM should be the priority after signing a CB.

Would suggest that Scott Wright will take up Pawlett's role as a sub with the odd start here & there.

Stewart & Maloney in for McGinn & Hayes.

Leave's us needing CB, CM & Stevie May! If the budget stretches then a proper LB unless Shinnie is going to be playing there & another winger if Storey leaves to give extra cover for May/Maloney who are both injury prone.

[afc1903mad]

Tansey was signed before Jack was leaving so either McLean will drop back to CM or we need to sign another CM. I'd rather the later as McLean more effective behind the striker. As it stands just now we have Shinnie & Tansey as CM, O'Connor & McLean can both play there but both more effective elsewhere so another CM should be the priority after signing a CB.

Would suggest that Scott Wright will take up Pawlett's role as a sub with the odd start here & there.

Stewart & Maloney in for McGinn & Hayes.

Leave's us needing CB, CM & Stevie May! If the budget stretches then a proper LB unless Shinnie is going to be playing there & another winger if Storey leaves to give extra cover for May/Maloney who are both injury prone.

Shinnie will play in midfield along with Tansey.
We won't sign a LB as Harriet is expected to push for a first team spot there.
Wright will go out on loan.

I see us playing much narrower, with all the players confident of shooting from outside the box it will be a different way of getting through packed defences.

If we get May, I'm guessing the focus will be on a CH.
There's plenty cover in midfield.

[Shinniesta3]

Shinnie will play in midfield along with Tansey.
We won't sign a LB as Harriet is expected to push for a first team spot there.
Wright will go out on loan.

I see us playing much narrower, with all the players confident of shooting from outside the box it will be a different way of getting through packed defences.

If we get May, I'm guessing the focus will be on a CH.
There's plenty cover in midfield.

Harriet? Don't you mean Harvie? He'll be nothing but a back up, more than likely go out on loan again.

Wright out on loan? Not a chance in hell that'll happen! He's part of the first team picture now and likely used off the bench regularly.

We might well play narrower this season, but having guys like Wright on the bench gives us the option of changing things if it's not working.

CH is a priority over May IMO, we have several players who could be deployed upfront/wide, but short on options at the back, 1 injury and we're down to the bones at CB. May will be a fantastic signing though if we get him which is looking likely