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I saw Atkinson outside AG after the Rotherham game, Sept-Nov for him he said. So we're starting next season without him, all the more reason I think we'll be very active in the transfer market defensively. We need to be!

I've seen a bit of this debate on Twitter, it's Man United surely. Even if they lose the FA Cup final. Arsenal have been the better team this season, and played better football. But one trophy to nil means United have had the better season.

Heavily stocked at LB? Dasilva and Pring, one of whom is ooc in a month!

This would be amazing.

For a good podcast I’d recommend SDS, albeit they cover Prem and not Championship. Good mix of knowledge and genuine belly laughs. I think it’ll appeal generally to more the 20-40 sort of age groups but other than OSIB, it’s my fav pod out there. More on topic, Second Tier have always been a little down on us but to be fair we’ve provided the ammunition over the past few seasons! I look forward to them seeing our improvement next term.

Well done again Nige, we have to call this nonsense out. To get no decisions for the foul on Bell against Sheff U, the blatant tangle with Conway in the box or the absolute crunching tackle on Bell in the box against Rotherham, then to get a penalty against because Vyner farted near Hugill... It's a good summary of what we're up against this past few seasons. I do wonder if our outward criticism of officiating is working against us though. It'd be a very poor attitude from these 'professional' refs, but they do seem weak and insecure enough to employ those kind of tactics.

Well I think it's safe to say he's not under the radar anymore. Between this and his young player award, I'm hoping we've revised our 25 million to 30 and up.

What a weapon. Well done Starboy, well deserved. Give us one more year son ??️

Playing RWB… not a position of priority at all with Tanner, Sykes and Wilson. Must be coming in as a right sided CB. Having done some research, I’m not loving 2 million.

Not usually in the transfer section this early but Beeb rarely cover ‘talks’ so there’s obviously a lot here. Seems pricey, we must really rate him. Centre-half is a priority, let’s hope we’ve found a star here.

Condolences brother!

So glad I was born anything but a Spurs fan (or gashead).

I liked Dion’s interjections ? ‘aaaah, a shop!’

Better finishing / a competent referee and that’s a much easier afternoon, but to win against 12 is always impressive. Well done boys ?️

Big moment. While Fam was indeed the most recent, the last before that was Scotty Murray - this doesn’t happen too often. What a player he’s been for us ?️

Williams’ return to the bench (a little earlier than expected?) means OTC loses his spot - but he’s done his credentials no harm this past couple of months. I think we win today. Bell is scoring. ?️ Injured: Kalas Atkinson Benarous

Gonna go ahead and swerve this thread I reckon.

I think we've had a few 'missed opportunity' seasons while we've been in transition. We need to be ready for the next one. Par for 6th is 74 points, you'll make the PO's with fewer than that this season I suspect.

Unchanged XI again, Leeson off the bench and Sykes back on it following a harsh ban. Our bench looks menacing right now, lots of talent there. Injuries back under control. Let’s spoil a promotion party. ?️ Injured: Kalas Atkinson Williams Benarous

I see the thread has turned on to some other discussions but on the original point - I think I’d like to see an extension. Partly for the reason mentioned, being able to give security to Pearson’s signings. But another thing for me is; many people have said in the past about how Pearson will come in and clean up the mess (which he has) and it then may be another manager that makes the next step and takes us up, off the back of Nige’s work. And if we’re being honest, the manager who ends our top-flight exile will get far more plaudits and murals than Nige will get for his firefighting job. I think it’d be more poetic if Nige himself saw the job through, and on the football we’re playing and the players he’s signed, I see no reason he can’t. Next two seasons I think we’ll be pushing hard for promotion. I wouldn’t rule us out next year. So it’s a yes from me!

Exciting stuff - best of luck to the players and manager next weekend. Get the job done ladies ??️

Opportunity for some bragging, I get away very rarely but my only 4 are: Nottingham Forest - 0-0. Tomlin missed a penalty for them which was a sweetener. Sheffield United - 3-2 win, Weimann’s first ever career hattrick. Derby County - 3-1 win. Weimann got his 20th of the season. Stoke a week ago. Late Mehmeti winner. Fingers crossed for a good one next season too??️

Of course it’s a centre-half. Our injuries have been very concentrated to certain positions, magnifying their effect. No rest either - onto midweek!

None of the subs looked like knocks today right? My attention was split, babysitting. Not an exhilarating watch but we did some stuff well enough, just never our day. Injured: Kalas Atkinson Williams Benarous

We played ok which is the main thing. The drop of the ball and the luck was all with them today (imagine my shock). Not long left now and job is done.