Good plan! I like it. Maybe we could throw in Mateta as some kind of buy one get one free deal!

So are you suggesting that '' our talented youngsters '' - whoever you think they may be, are all immediately thrust into regular first team football ?

Hodgson got stick for apparently refusing to give youth a chance. Vieira said after the game on Saturday that he had players on the bench that '' are not ready ''. I know who's opinion I trust, and it's not those on here that think that a flash of potential and team success at U23 and U18 levels warrants these players being introduced wholesale into the First Team.

As I have posted before, Rak-Sakyi looks to be the pick of a promising bunch and it was good to see him get his opportunity last Saturday. He needs more of that and maybe some extended game time in the Carabao Cup. But I think it would hinder his development, not enhance it, by playing him regularly from the start.

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Agreed. We also need to get our team settled into the new system before we start asking our youngsters to play. It's going to be difficult enough for them to adjust to PL football as it is.

As Viera, said he had people on the bench that were not ready. So for the moment enough said. That wouldn’t preclude them ever being ready . But it’s clear they are not yet. I’m a Rak-Saki, fan , if it was Championship, or below ,he could figure more often , as it stands he has to be introduced very carefully.
The problem is.Why are they on the bench if not ready for doing a job? Yes it’s right to let one or two from time to time get the feel of it, and even get the odd ten minutes, but it’s obvious Viera, is going to need more than that.
The answer has to be there was no one else , And that can only reinforce, the other thing he said which was he needed more players. The question has to be broader than would we take Edouard , it’s more a case of ,will we get anyone, and beyond that who else.? Taking it a step further , are Parish, and Viera,completely in step on this, ? Is this turning into another ,we wanted to but couldn’t situation, after making promises it would happen?

Apparently he's asking for £85,000 a week. Could be what's holding up any deal witht he teams after him.

What would you say he's worth wages-wise?

Also that post two up from this was f***ing difficult to read.

If we want him 40k won't be enough to persuade him. Likewise 85k is too much to ask for an unproven player.

If he believes he is worth 85k, get him to put his money where his mouth is. 50k with a substantial goal bonus and an end of season bonus if he hits 15 goals.