The Transfer Window - The Verdict.

[Chris Smith]

I think if you consider where we were at the end of the season and the thought that we might be losing our better players then we have undoubtedly come out of it pretty well. On the face of it we have a much more competitive squad than last season. The manager has options, we have players to come back from injury and an exciting youngster forcing his way through. I feel that will result in competition for places that should keep everyone on their toes.

[SW9-VILLA]

Verdict: I'm happy.

[Toronto Villa]

I think if you consider where we were at the end of the season and the thought that we might be losing our better players then we have undoubtedly come out of it pretty well. On the face of it we have a much more competitive squad than last season. The manager has options, we have players to come back from injury and an exciting youngster forcing his way through. I feel that will result in competition for places that should keep everyone on their toes.

agree. Add in Cleverely and it becomes solid if unspectacular which is how I want the season to be. No more relegation battles and heading into whatever the future brings a lot more stable base to build from.

[PaulWinch again]

If we add Cleverley then it looks better, still haven't addressed our attacking issues though.

[Tony Erdington]

ITS GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME

[dekko]

Now that we've got cleverly on loan I'm upping my rating from a 6 to a 7.

It probably still lacks a little creativity, but options from:

Delph/Westy/Sanchez/Richardson/Cleverly

Is clearly better than

Delph/Westy/Sylla/Bacuna/KEA

We've gone from 2 premier league standard Midfielders to at least 3, and arguably 5 (if Sanchez settles well and if Richardson can stay fit/consistent).

Add in the new defence and Grealish's potential and we've got a much, much better squad than last year.  Still not great, but decent enough for a mid table finish once Kozak and the Beast are back.

[Ger Regan]

I'm pleasantly surprised by the transfer dealings. All barring cole look to be bargains, and we're certainly stronger at the back than last season. It's a little frustrating that we didn't add anything up front or on the creative front (excluding cole again), but considering the ownership situation, it could have been an awful lot worse. If we do get sold then the new owner will have a very solid squad to add to. Credit where it's due.

[Monty]

The team and the squad are clearly the better for the turnover of players during the window, and I think that's all you need to say really.

[Damo70]

The team and the squad are clearly the better for the turnover of players during the window, and I think that's all you need to say really.

That sums it up for me too.

[Matt Collins]

You've got to say that for a net outlay of probably less than £3m lambert's done very well all in all

Defence loads better; midfield much more competitive. Still lacking a bit of creativity but better than last season

[Steve kirk]

ITS GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME

BETTER BETTER BETTER

[Holte Sweet]

As others have pointed out Lambert has effectively got a new team to choose from this year.

I am eager to see how the personnel Lambert now has at his disposal gel as a unit.

If they do then the arguments about creativity and goal scorers could become redundant, since better players in the squad usually make better players of those there already.

Certainly the early signs are positive .

I'd give the window 8.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Pretty good - stronger and deeper.
Intrigued as to how much influence Keane has had on things - it's a complete turnaround for Lambert's young and hungry approach - or just common sense?

[Legion]

Experience.

[Gregorys Boy]

I guess I am more happy with the later signings than the first lot, but overall we seem to have improved, and have shown signs that we will be harder to beat this season which is important.