Apparently Bolasie looked good when he came off the bench for Swansea yesterday. I still would have liked us to have signed him on a short-term deal. If Roy won't play Franca then it'd have been good to have another option - and a cheap one.

From the horse's mouth...
Parish has just confirmed in an interview on tv that we will strenghten in January, and not young players.
He mentioned cover for Doucoure and a left sided player.
Loans would be a possibility.

Getting experienced players on loan is challenging as the question is why aren't they playing for their current team? Maybe the club are looking abroad? Very few names come to mind in the PL. He's not overly experienced but maybe Ian Maatsen on loan from Chelsea to play left-back or left-midfield or Noni Madueke? Elneny or Reiss Nelson from Arsenal? Targett or Ritchie from Newcastle? United's squad doesn't offer us much and Liverpool's is already too small.

Sunderland's top scorer this season with 10 league goals.
I have no information as to how many were from the penalty spot.I am aware he scored a penalty at Millwall in his last game.

Provides a great deal of energy and has fast feet but on occasions can be knocked off the ball easily when he doesn't beat the full-back.

Edited by Willo (07 Dec 2023 7.30pm)

19 app 10 goals 5 pens 23/24

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

Palace hold meeting about signing Matias Soule.

[Link]

I've managed to get hold of the notes from the meeting.

3pm
Meeting starts in attendance Steve and Dougie (Roy sends his apologies).

Dougie "He's good.

Steve "How much? You are kidding."

3.02pm
Meeting adjourned.

One more point