24 Jul 2026 20:47:25
When I read that Chelsea have appointed a new set piece coach, I was hoping it was Big Daddy to counter Arsenal’s tactics. However, we have appointed Aston Villa’s set piece coach. Villa scored 29 goals from set pieces last season. Every little helps!
25 Jul 2026 09:13:03
Hopefully, that will help with our set pieces, plus he is used to working with Rogers.
I have to say, I'm happy so far with our incomings.
There is still so much uncertainty. Will Jackson stay or go? Same for Delap and Neto.
Who will be our new No.1 GK.
25 Jul 2026 09:53:52
Bill, if Enzo leaves, I think we sign a plug and play midfielder. I'm not sure we will now sign an lb. I want Jackson to stay, but think he will be sold if the right price. I now think we will keep Delap.
I would love us to sign Costa, but I can't see that happening. I think Sanchez will "start" as our No.1 keeper.
25 Jul 2026 10:37:32
Cheers, Tom.
Not sure where Jackson would go. I have heard Villa can't sign him due to the 45 day issue.
Edoo1, can you assist please.
{Ed001's Note - that could be an issue for Villa yes. }
25 Jul 2026 11:11:16
I was also told that Newcastle have had a long standing interest in Jackson. I just think Alonso will keep him.
25 Jul 2026 14:24:10
Thank you ED001, Tom i hope we keep him as well.
25 Jul 2026 15:18:31
If we are not bringing in another striker, I think we have to, Tom. Emegha already has a hamstring injury and was sidelined for ages last season.
25 Jul 2026 15:47:24
JBS, I'm probably wrong, but I just think Jackson will stay and the injury to Emegha may well make it more likely. It's only me guessing.
25 Jul 2026 17:25:20
Personally, I would keep Delap as backup and sell Jackson; neither would be starters, and we can make a decent profit on Jackson.
25 Jul 2026 21:46:57
Apparently, Emegha will be fit to start the PL season.