On a positive note

[caytonmiller]

I've got a strange feeling this season could be better than we are all expecting...
Squad is thin and we have several players picking up little knocks.
My question is. Who de we think from the present squat will be a hit in 25/26.
I am going with jack Holmes. I think if we can give him 4 or 5 games to get his confidence going he will be a huge hit this season. Though I'm not sure his best starting position. If Hamshaw plays his preferred 352. Does he play as the right wingback? (He's not the best at defending). Or do we give him a free roll as one of the front 2 or number 10.
Anyway who do you think will shine?

[mellowmiller]

I agree about Jack Holmes (RU66 doesn't which makes me even more confident he'll be a success &#128578 but I think he's going to need to play as an out and out winger if we're going to see the best of him.
I'm also hoping Kane Richardson will bring some much needed energy to the midfield and it would be a real bonus if Ted Cann could nail down the goalkeeper slot.
There's no doubt we still need a number of signings though but keeping the majority of the existing squad fit and injury-free would also be a welcome novelty!

[RU66]

McGuckin more chance he will be our wide right player if not need a signing there. Holmes will be loaned out in January gone next summer. Hatton seen something in him last season chance he could make into a 1st team match day squad player this season.

[NorthWestCorner]

It shows the state of things when a player who was clearly miles out of his depth last year, is now being touted as this years potential - and even then in a different position.

The more I hear from MH, the more I fear for the future. He’s the cheap option and one that TS knows won’t rock the boat and ask for money.

Be warned though MH - he will have you out on your ear come November before the next random appointment.