Summer transfer madness thread

[Dave]

We lost vital points due to having a constant state of flux in goal.  If Johnstone is going elsewhere we need to find another option fast. Ruddy on a free might be worth a shout.

Ruddy on a free with Steer as number two would be fine.  Honestly think that would be a better option than spending money on Johnstone.

I agree. Although even though Johnstone was no more than middling to good last season, £2.5m seems a very reasonable price if we did want him.

[ASHTONVILLA]

Ruddy on a free with Steer as number two would be fine.  Honestly think that would be a better option than spending money on Johnstone.

Agree.

Johnstone blew hot and cold, and I am not convinced he was much better than Gollini. Bunn is awful, and Steer is no better than back up.

You need experience in goal, we don't need other clubs youngsters learning on the job with us. Ruddy is a solid choice, McGregor wouldn't be a bad shout either.

[mr underhill]

He looked more comfortable towards the  end of the season, but he was no better than Gollini.

[in exile]

Not sure about Johnstone, but agree with those saying Ruddy on a free

[LeeB]

Is there not a good reason why Ruddy is available for nothing? Has he become a kind of carrot-crunching Brad Guzan?

[Ads]

He's not very good is a chief reason.

[Drummond]

Johnstone improved as time went on last season. I think he's worth a go.

[saunders_heroes]

Johnstone improved as time went on last season. I think he's worth a go.

I agree. He looked good in the latter part of the season.
Where's this Boro link come from?

[jwarry]

Could it be we don't have £2m to spend until we get rid of a few? Would also explain why the Whelan offer hasn't been increased too? Slightly worrying if I'm right, but we can afford £60k a week?!? I think I need to understand FP rules better

[sirlordbaltimore]

If we've missed out due to not having 2-2.5m to spend then it's time to start worrying. He's easily worth that much

[cheltenhamlion]

Could it be we don't have £2m to spend until we get rid of a few? Would also explain why the Whelan offer hasn't been increased too? Slightly worrying if I'm right, but we can afford £60k a week?!? I think I need to understand FP rules better

You do. The rules relate to transfer fees rather than wage spend as I understood it.

[in exile]

Heard a rumour Bunn is on his way back to Northampton

[Damo70]

Johnstone improved as time went on last season. I think he's worth a go.

I think he is worth a go. He is better than Gollini in my opinion. But if Bruce thinks he can find better then fine.

[Toronto Villa]

I love this time of year when rumours from the most spurious of sources will cause some to spontaneously combust.

[ozzjim]

Heard a rumour Bunn is on his way back to Northampton

Can but hope.  He's awful.