mick

We have a number of very decent prospects between 18 and 21 that have already established themselves with their clubs to a certain extent. Joey O'Brien Stepehen Ireland Owen Gravan Shane Supple Aidan McGeady Paddy McCarthy Kevn Doyle Paul McShane Stephen Kelly Stephen Elliot I am surprised that Garvan wasn't in the squad even though he as just turned 18, he is supposed to have done very well for Ipswich this season. WE also have a number of senior internationals of decent quality that will be around for another number of years including: Dunne Given Keane (still only 25?!) O'Shea Duff Stephen Reid Andy Reid O'Shea Finnan I'm sure there are a few more. The squad isn't as bad as some people make out. If Staunton can motiviate players (unlike his predecessor) than we could do OK

I agree with you. The final piece in the jigsaw is a striker who can put the ball in the f***ing net. Our defence and midfield now look spot on So if we have a budget in the summer of 10 / 15 million we should spend most of it on a striker As this is alloted t/f budget and the funds are there how the f*** is that going to put the club in danger??? Were not f***ing leeds borrowing riduclous amount of money. We are a sensibly ran club so I don't see the need for all the smarta*** answers for f*** sake. Amnybody who thinks Ciiise is going to deliver will be disappointed. Crouch is a good player amd make a good contribuition but can't see him getting 20 a season Nando works hard, is a good player but won't get 20. Robbie will be a useful addition but he's 30 now can't expect too much.

We should take the chance if he's interested in coming to us. 5m upfront and the rest dependant on Liverpool 1st team appearances. Not England appearances as you never know when that clown Erikisson is going to start pandering to the media to restablish favour. We paid 10.75mill for Diouf as a 21 year old. Even though he was playing in a world cup he still turned out to be a disaster. Ultinmately there is a risk in nearly every transfer