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He was baited into that answer. When first asked he said he won't comment on other teams players. 5-6 questions later the reporter said swansea had officially confirmed a bid from everton which drew his second response. RK went about it open and honest...once again.

2012 FA Cup Semi Final squad XI: Howard Neville Heitinga Distin Baines Gibson Fellaini MGueye Osman Cahill Jelavic Subs: Hahnemann Hibbert Jags Coleman Stracqualursi McFadden Anichebe 2017 Squad (when healthy) XI: Pickford Coleman Keane Williams Baines Schneiderlin Gueye Klaassen Sandro Rooney Bolasie Subs: Stek Jags McCarthy Barry Barkley Davies Holgate Lennon Besic Mori Dowell DCL Lookman can't even make the 18. At least Besic, Mori and Lennon would have started in 2012. The progress, albeit with many bumps in the road, is amazing.

Should have clarified it's what I'm guessing the lineup will be - not necessarily what I'd like to see. Have a feeling Sandro and Holgate aren't deemed ready by RK. Complete speculation obviously.

With players at all different stages of pre-season any guesses on lineup? Pickford, Sandro, Holgate just getting into the action. Martina joined last week. Difficult to guess the 7 subs as well - many left out. Pickford Kenny Keane Williams Baines Schneiderlin Gueye Davies Klaassen Rooney Mirallas Subs: Stek Martina Jags Barry DCL Dowell Lookman Left out: Besic Holgate Connolly Lennon McCarthy Sandro

At this point I'm hoping the club announce Grosicki or Bony to get us off this topic. This is turning into Rom thread II.

Academies influence: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/story/3161623/arsenal-use-academy-graduates-more-than-any-other-premier-league-club-study?ex_cid=UKSocial_GC_FB

Wasn't sure where to post this as didn't want to create a new thread. Settled on this one. Anyone else catch the Manchester derby? The kid Foden for City...holy shit what a player. Going to be keeping an eye on him for sure.

IN: Pickford Klaassen Onyekuru Ramirez Keane Rooney Martina OUT: Kone Cleverley McAleny Deulofeu Rom McGeady Duffus LOAN IN: Donkor LOAN OUT: Onyekuru Galloway Browning Pennington JWilliams YOUTH: Markelo Mathis Bowler Zirkzee U-23s EXTENSIONS: Charsley Broadhead Hewelt Jones Dyson Kiersey Lavery Brammall Gray Robinson Jones Byrne

Count the home kit among those that have improved on the pitch. Looks pretty good. Still don't get the dark blue panels but it's not as bad as it looks in a picture.

Granted it's FC Twente but Michael Keane looks like Gerard Pique. Looks a big talent.

IN: Pickford Klaassen Onyekuru Ramirez Keane Rooney Martina OUT: Kone Cleverley McAleny Deulofeu Rom McGeady Duffus LOAN IN: Donkor LOAN OUT: Onyekuru Galloway Browning Pennington YOUTH: Markelo Mathis Bowler U-23s EXTENSIONS: Charsley Broadhead Hewelt Jones Dyson Kiersey Lavery Brammall Gray Robinson Jones Byrne

I tend to believe this as well. Getting 47.5 for Stones last year and 90 for Rom is as impressive as our buying - if not more. We should celebrate our success in the window whether we net spend or not. If the money isn't invested in transfer fees it will be invested elsewhere...like that small project taking shape down at the docks. Every window our only goal should be to become a stronger team. Would anyone on this forum say we haven't accomplished that goal this summer?

IN: Pickford Klaassen Onyekuru Ramirez Keane Rooney Martina OUT: Kone Cleverley McAleny Deulofeu Rom McGeady Duffus LOAN IN: Donkor LOAN OUT: Onyekuru Galloway Browning YOUTH: Markelo Mathis Bowler U-23s EXTENSIONS: Charsley Broadhead Hewelt Jones Dyson Kiersey Lavery Brammall Gray Robinson Jones EXTENSIONS (since January): Pennington DCL Mirallas Davies Coleman

On a few occasions in recent memory a kit that has underwhelmed on reveal has improved once it's out on the pitch. This year's away kit is most definitely not one of them IMO. Really hate it.

Bingo

1 Pickford 2 Schneiderlin 3 Baines 4 Keane 5 Williams 6 Jags 7 Bolasie 8 Barkley 9 Sandro 10 Rooney 11 Mirallas 12 Lennon 13 14 15 16 McCarthy 17 Gueye 18 Barry 19 20 Klaassen 21 Besic 22 Stek 23 Coleman 24 25 Funes Mori 26 Davies 27 28 29 DCL 30 Holgate 31 Lookman 32 33 Joel 34 Niasse Niasse gets a number. Nothing for McGeady, Dowell, Leandro, Pennington, Grant, Tarashaj, Garbutt. Expect McGeady Leandro and Tarashaj to be sold but what does that mean for Dowell/Pennington/Grant/Garbutt...loan or sold?

IN: Pickford Klaassen Onyekuru Ramirez Keane Rooney OUT: Kone Cleverley McAleny Deulofeu Rom LOAN IN: Donkor LOAN OUT: Onyekuru Galloway Browning YOUTH: Markelo Mathis Bowler U-23s EXTENSIONS: Charsley Broadhead Hewelt Duffus Jones Dyson Kiersey Lavery Brammall Gray Robinson Jones EXTENSIONS (since January): Pennington DCL Mirallas Davies Coleman

Worst set of kits since 11-12. Hate them both quite a bit. If it weren't for Rooney would not purchase one this year.

Some misc. chatter about kit numbers. May make most sense to continue in this thread. 1 Joel 2 Schneiderlin 3 Baines 4 5 Williams 6 Jags 7 8 Barkley 9 10 Rooney 11 Mirallas 12 Lennon 13 14 Bolasie 15 16 McCarthy 17 Gueye 18 Barry 19 20 21 Besic 22 Stek 23 Coleman 24 Tarashaj 25 Funes Mori 26 Davies 27 Browning 28 Dowell 29 DCL 30 Holgate 31 Lookman 32 Galloway 38 Pennington 39 Grant TBC: Pickford Klaassen Sandro Keane No #: Garbutt McGeady Niasse Leandro

Great post.

Most credible thing I've seen is that it was used as informal part of Rom deal. Instead of fee rising to 100m it rises to 90m instead. If you want to say he cost 10m in addition to wages I think that's fair.

IN: Pickford Klaassen Onyekuru Ramirez Keane Rooney OUT: Kone Cleverley McAleny Deulofeu LOAN IN: Donkor LOAN OUT: Onyekuru Galloway Browning YOUTH: Markelo Mathis Bowler U-23s EXTENSIONS: Charsley Broadhead Hewelt Duffus Jones Dyson Kiersey Lavery Brammall Gray Robinson Jones EXTENSIONS (since January): Pennington DCL Mirallas Davies Coleman

IN: Pickford Klaassen OUT: Kone Cleverley McAleny Deulofeu LOAN IN: LOAN OUT: YOUTH: Markelo U-23s EXTENSIONS: Charsley Broadhead Hewelt Duffus Jones Dyson Kiersey Lavery Brammall Gray EXTENSIONS (since January): Pennington DCL Mirallas Davies Coleman

I'm sure they wanted to announce Sandro awhile ago but now that it has been delayed and Onyekuru seems to have signed earlier this week my question is...is there any chance the club is waiting to announce Sandro Onyekuru and Keane all together? That would be something.

IN: Pickford Klaassen OUT: Kone Cleverley McAleny LOAN IN: LOAN OUT: YOUTH: Markelo U-23s EXTENSIONS: Charsley Broadhead Hewelt Duffus Jones Dyson Kiersey Lavery Brammall EXTENSIONS (since January): Pennington DCL Mirallas Davies Coleman