8 out, 8 in

Out......

Anthony Gerrard
Kenny Miller
Paul Quinn
Jon Parkin
Lee Naylor
Tom Heaton
Darcy Blake
Solomon Taiwo


In........

Etien Velikonja
Matthew Connolly
Kim Bo-Kyung
Tommy Smith
Jordon Mutch
Heidar Helguson
Joe Lewis
Craig Bellamy

Less cover in defence perhaps, but I know which eight give me more confidence for the season ahead.......

So in theory, the wage bill hasn't been extended that much either, thats good work by Malky.

Looks good. I wouldn't mind one or two more defensive players, if only for cover but other than that - we're good to go!

Only time will tell... but looks good.... we'll probably fail on goal difference at the end of the season after the same back 4 have played every minute of every game and will be conceding at least 4 per match

Well, at least we'll all be getting our money's worth for goal mouth action

what about Dekel Keinan? Malky must be trying to get rid because he's on high wages also.

thewelshfella wrote:what about Dekel Keinan? Malky must be trying to get rid because he's on high wages also.

Good Lord! I'd forgotten all about him.

Arkay v2.0 wrote:

thewelshfella wrote:what about Dekel Keinan? Malky must be trying to get rid because he's on high wages also.

Good Lord! I'd forgotten all about him.

Most have

If I remember right, Connolly offers us a lot more than Blake. A like for like swap is great business.

Will he offer us chocolates? I'm peckish and that stingy Blake never offered around his Quality Street.

thewelshfella wrote:what about Dekel Keinan? Malky must be trying to get rid because he's on high wages also.

I think Keinan is still in Malky's plans, not only as back up, but also as experience in the development side. He's not a bad option to have in the squad, provided he is happy with the role.

Similarly, we mustn't forget Stephen McPhail.................

The Devil's Advocate wrote:

thewelshfella wrote:what about Dekel Keinan? Malky must be trying to get rid because he's on high wages also.

I think Keinan is still in Malky's plans, not only as back up, but also as experience in the development side. He's not a bad option to have in the squad, provided he is happy with the role.

Similarly, we mustn't forget Stephen McPhail.................

I hate to say this and I hope it doesn't happen but I just have a sneaky feeling that we might see McPhail retire before the end of the season.

Red614 wrote:So in theory, the wage bill hasn't been extended that much either, thats good work by Malky.

You can't be serious. Bellamy on £35,000 and our wages haven't increased. Bet Kim Bo Kyung is on the same, if not more than Miller!

Arkay v2.0 wrote:

The Devil's Advocate wrote:

thewelshfella wrote:what about Dekel Keinan? Malky must be trying to get rid because he's on high wages also.

I think Keinan is still in Malky's plans, not only as back up, but also as experience in the development side. He's not a bad option to have in the squad, provided he is happy with the role.

Similarly, we mustn't forget Stephen McPhail.................

I hate to say this and I hope it doesn't happen but I just have a sneaky feeling that we might see McPhail retire before the end of the season.

Hopefully not before the end of the season. Would be fitting for him to be part of a promotion winning squad, then perhaps take up a coaching role within the club..........

Phil Blue/Red wrote:

Red614 wrote:So in theory, the wage bill hasn't been extended that much either, thats good work by Malky.

You can't be serious. Bellamy on £35,000 and our wages haven't increased. Bet Kim Bo Kyung is on the same, if not more than Miller!

I am sure that you are right. However, I think we can be confident that it has been properly budgeted.