04 Jul 2026 21:01:48
So many rumours flying about, so many lazy journo's click baiting, so many punters biting on headlines but one man will have a plan and that is Xabi Alonso who we must trust and back to take us to that top table, he will know the mood of the players linked to want away or stay, he will know what players he wants to stay, he will know what players he wants to sign. The owners completed their end of season review and put a plan in place.
1.
Give the head coach the title manager and let him manage.
2. Adjust and tweak the vision to allow the manager to build the squad he wants to challenge at the top table.
3. Lift restrictions on signing older players.
4. Ensure the sporting directors/scouts support the new manager.
Now Alonso is in the building he will (hopefully) put the jigsaw together, very exciting times ahead and well done blue. co for engaging change where it was needed.
06 Jul 2026 11:18:33
Can only hope the owners and SDs do as you say, Greenaway. Only time will tell whether this umpteenth attempt at a rebuild will be more successful. The appointment of Alonso is a hopeful sign, but getting the signings he wants/needs, and retaining the players he wants/needs (and he has already lost Cucurella), is key, of course.