The play offs.

[AsTallAsLions]

I think if we don’t go up and probably also if we do go up, a big part of having a successful 2018/19 season will be keeping Johnstone at the club, whatever it takes. If we lose him and have to bring in a new keeper it will be a huge setback. Probably the player we can least afford to lose in the summer and I include Grealish in that assessment.

He's a good shot-stopper and I'd like us to hang on to him, but let's not over-state it... Wolves proved there are smart acquisitions to be made between the sticks when they picked up Ruddy for approximately £0.

Losing Chester IMO would be the biggest blow we could receive, and I think we most likely will if we don't get promoted.

[Richard E]

I think if we don’t go up and probably also if we do go up, a big part of having a successful 2018/19 season will be keeping Johnstone at the club, whatever it takes. If we lose him and have to bring in a new keeper it will be a huge setback. Probably the player we can least afford to lose in the summer and I include Grealish in that assessment.

He's a good shot-stopper and I'd like us to hang on to him, but let's not over-state it... Wolves proved there are smart acquisitions to be made between the sticks when they picked up Ruddy for approximately £0.

Losing Chester IMO would be the biggest blow we could receive, and I think we most likely will if we don't get promoted.

I agree - goalkeeper is one of the easier positions to fill with someone competent.

[Mister E]

I'm looking forward to the playoffs - its better to have loved and lost etc. Obvs would prefer to go up in an automatic spot but its going to be exciting however you look at it. I wouldn't fancy us against Barcelona but I still think the likes of Fulham, Cardiff and Millwall are beatable. If we're still in the Championship next season next season we'll have a new manager - maybe one that will have a strategy, vision and ambition to transform this club.

I think Mr Bruce will remain baring a thrashing in the playoffs.

Really, Frank?! God, I hope you're not a confidant of the Good Doctor.

[wittonwarrior]

Players in and out - sam j either has a good game or a poor one not overly convincing.  As for Chester can’t realistically see a queue from the premiership. More concerned at this moment as to the play offs and worry about the other stuff afterwards

[Damo70]

I rate Johnstone and would like to keep him either permanently or on another season long loan. The latter should be 'do-able'. I would like to keep Snodgrass too one way or the other. The Birmingham Mail reckoned West Ham wanted £12 million for him but no club is going to pay even close to that. I would like us to keep Grabban too as he has impressed me. But go up or stay down and the main man we need to keep is Grealish for me. I am the first to admit I had often previously said he was 'all fart and no shit' but he has been different class since returning from injury.

[cheltenhamlion]

Hotel booked and a decent line on a ticket for Charlie if needs be. Bless him, he is only seven so doesn't have too extravagant a bucket list.

Outside of visiting Florida and New York, we could do most in one weekend.

He wants to go to London. On a big train. That goes really fast. We wants to go to Wembley, see the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and Big Ben. And definitely go on a train that goes underground. And if he could have a night in a hotel (but not with his Mom or brother there) then that will cap it off.

He can fuck off with the Harry Potter Studios though. Robbing bastards.

[frank black]

I'm looking forward to the playoffs - its better to have loved and lost etc. Obvs would prefer to go up in an automatic spot but its going to be exciting however you look at it. I wouldn't fancy us against Barcelona but I still think the likes of Fulham, Cardiff and Millwall are beatable. If we're still in the Championship next season next season we'll have a new manager - maybe one that will have a strategy, vision and ambition to transform this club.

I think Mr Bruce will remain baring a thrashing in the playoffs.

Really, Frank?! God, I hope you're not a confidant of the Good Doctor.

Yes, I feel that if we finish well and have a good showing but narrowly miss out in the playoffs he will remain in situ. The good doctor will have confidence that Bruce can make improvements to ensure promotion next term...(please note this comment does not reflect the wishes  of the poster)

[LeeB]

I think if we don’t go up and probably also if we do go up, a big part of having a successful 2018/19 season will be keeping Johnstone at the club, whatever it takes. If we lose him and have to bring in a new keeper it will be a huge setback. Probably the player we can least afford to lose in the summer and I include Grealish in that assessment.

He's a good shot-stopper and I'd like us to hang on to him, but let's not over-state it... Wolves proved there are smart acquisitions to be made between the sticks when they picked up Ruddy for approximately £0.

Losing Chester IMO would be the biggest blow we could receive, and I think we most likely will if we don't get promoted.

Ruddy is gash though.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Losing Chester IMO would be the biggest blow we could receive, and I think we most likely will if we don't get promoted.

Step forward Curtis Davies.*


*If Bruce stays.

[Rudy65]

A Downing header. Even worse.

Now you’re being daft. He hasn’t got the balls to head the ball

[curiousorange]

I think if we don’t go up and probably also if we do go up, a big part of having a successful 2018/19 season will be keeping Johnstone at the club, whatever it takes. If we lose him and have to bring in a new keeper it will be a huge setback. Probably the player we can least afford to lose in the summer and I include Grealish in that assessment.

He's a good shot-stopper and I'd like us to hang on to him, but let's not over-state it... Wolves proved there are smart acquisitions to be made between the sticks when they picked up Ruddy for approximately £0.

Losing Chester IMO would be the biggest blow we could receive, and I think we most likely will if we don't get promoted.

Ruddy is gash though.

You also have to bear in mind that some keepers will look far better in the Championship. I like Johnstone and think he can only improve, but I wouldn't be distraught if we lost him. Look at David Stockdale - got promoted with Brighton only to be cast out when they reached a higher level.

[cheltenhamlion]

I'm looking forward to the playoffs - its better to have loved and lost etc. Obvs would prefer to go up in an automatic spot but its going to be exciting however you look at it. I wouldn't fancy us against Barcelona but I still think the likes of Fulham, Cardiff and Millwall are beatable. If we're still in the Championship next season next season we'll have a new manager - maybe one that will have a strategy, vision and ambition to transform this club.

I think Mr Bruce will remain baring a thrashing in the playoffs.

Really, Frank?! God, I hope you're not a confidant of the Good Doctor.

Yes, I feel that if we finish well and have a good showing but narrowly miss out in the playoffs he will remain in situ. The good doctor will have confidence that Bruce can make improvements to ensure promotion next term...(please note this comment does not reflect the wishes  of the poster)

Bruce would be out on his arse before the bank holiday weekend was done if we lost on the play offs. And he knows that.

[frank black]

Let’s hope my theory remains untested

[Sexual Ealing]

Hotel booked and a decent line on a ticket for Charlie if needs be. Bless him, he is only seven so doesn't have too extravagant a bucket list.

Outside of visiting Florida and New York, we could do most in one weekend.

He wants to go to London. On a big train. That goes really fast. We wants to go to Wembley, see the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and Big Ben. And definitely go on a train that goes underground. And if he could have a night in a hotel (but not with his Mom or brother there) then that will cap it off.

He can fuck off with the Harry Potter Studios though. Robbing bastards.

He could do most of that if I sent him to work instead of me for a day. If he's good at hiding the job's his.

Also, people are often crying out for 'Charlie' at my place!

[brontebilly]

I think if we don’t go up and probably also if we do go up, a big part of having a successful 2018/19 season will be keeping Johnstone at the club, whatever it takes. If we lose him and have to bring in a new keeper it will be a huge setback. Probably the player we can least afford to lose in the summer and I include Grealish in that assessment.

He's a good shot-stopper and I'd like us to hang on to him, but let's not over-state it... Wolves proved there are smart acquisitions to be made between the sticks when they picked up Ruddy for approximately £0.

Losing Chester IMO would be the biggest blow we could receive, and I think we most likely will if we don't get promoted.

I agree - goalkeeper is one of the easier positions to fill with someone competent.

Brian Clough would strongly disagree.

I haven't been gone on any of our keepers since Bosnich. Most of them had decent spells at one point or other but can't think of any that went to a better team after us.

I like Johnstone, think his distribution has improved as the season has gone on. Far better this season than last. Can be a bit naive and gets pinned to his line for set pieces too often. For a big lad should be a lot more commanding.