Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo (AKA Monchi)

[jwarry]

Sounds like Spudz want him now

[Percy McCarthy]

I wonder if we could still find a role for him?

Nicky Keye's loss is still keenly felt.

Putting an 's' on her surname is like putting an 'e' in Keinan Davis. (The Davis bit, you need one for Keinan, obvs)

She’s my mate’s ex and she bought one of my books. No idea if she read it.

[eamonn]

Nicky? Is she as great a person in real life as she was at the ticket office?

[Toronto Villa]

Great job so far this window by Monchi to get all these deals done before June 30th. We have two lost two fringe players, and might also with Duran and will bring in a couple of prospects, an outstanding LB and experienced cover in Barkley. Once we get to July 1st I expect us to target proven quality players for first team positions. And we still need to move out the likes of Chambers, Archer, Donck etc.

But so far he’s earned his money getting all this done with his team and Unai.

[kippaxvilla2]

We haven’t signed anyone have we?

[Toronto Villa]

We haven’t signed anyone have we?

Not officially no. But the incoming deals I am referring to are close to completion. Maatsen, the lads from Juve, Dobbin and Barkley.

[OCD]

We might start talking to clubs about post-July targets this week, if we haven't already. There's always going to be a bit of a lag and the more time they get to spend with us during pre-season, the better.

[Ads]

Yeah pre-June we're in our wheeling and dealing phase to make the accounts for PSR a sizeable net gain. Then we can hopefully pick up some of our main targets.

But that we have replaced one of Moreno and Digne (suspect Moreno) with one of Europe's best left backs, brought in cover/depth for Kamara, cover/depth for Diaby, Bailey or at full back with Iling, suggests we should hopefully have a strong window.

[Brazilian Villain]

Agree with TV and Ads, I like the cut of his jib so far.

[Matt C]

As Ads says, I think this is just the get us compliant/lay the foundations for big outlays phase and it looks like we’re navigating it reasonably well. July is going to be very interesting.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Right now it's all about branding. If Carpet Head had sold Dougie for £20m (Total deal £46.5m) with a couple of kids thrown in I'd expect him to being getting pelters. Monchi does it and he's a genius.

FWIW I think to two young players will improve season on season and expect the season after next for both to be regular starters. At €15m a pop they're not cheap (unless you're Chelsea) but they should prove to be great investments.

[Clampy]

Right now it's all about branding. If Carpet Head had sold Dougie for £20m (Total deal £46.5m) with a couple of kids thrown in I'd expect him to being getting pelters. Monchi does it and he's a genius.

FWIW I think to two young players will improve season on season and expect the season after next for both to be regular starters. At €15m a pop they're not cheap (unless you're Chelsea) but they should prove to be great investments.

Who's Carpet Head?

[Russ aka Big Nose]

Carpet head = Stevie G (I think)

[eamonn]

Monchi's given-up his annual leave in June for the greater good. Fair play, like.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Monchi's given-up his annual leave in June for the greater good. Fair play, like.

A bit like Father Christmas deciding to give up his December holidays.