@werstayinup suggestion of Batthe I’ve  seen is now a people asking about the rumour on twitter.😂

Sausages will be trending next 😂

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Just noticed we are now 5th favourites to win the division.

48 minutes ago, arthurdog said:

Just noticed we are now 5th favourites to win the division.

Only 5th? Buy more players aunty c.👍

23 days until kick off.

2-3 in this week please.

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2 hours ago, MBE said:

He’s so much better than previous keepers but as Bruce Grobelaar once said I’ve seen Dracula come out of his box more than Ripley comes out for a cross.

Ripley is a very good shot stopper, although  I don’t think we saw enough of that ability last season. Not seen his stats but can’t imagine his shot/ save ratio was good last season.

My concern with him is he only a good keeper when he’s busy? 

Games we dominated possession last year we conceded very easily. I accept defensively we were hopeless but that’s part of the keepers role to keep watching the defenders and organise it. 

I’d like to think he will be pretty quiet in most matches in the upcoming season, I’m unconvinced he has the concentration levels to do it. He looks more like a keeper who has to be involved to me.

The keeper spot is going to be a fascinating battle between him and Amos. 

 

MBE, I’d like them to change the playing style and for our GK to remain in the 18 yard area. My personal preference was Scott Brown.

3 hours ago, ValeForever. said:

Spent most of the summer so far, away from the forum, but thought I'd dip in & check how people were feeling!

Looks like my prophecy re Carol's new found additional wealth came to fruition. There is no messing about & she is dead set on leaving a legacy & getting us in & around the Championship. The difference between this season & last, is that the family now have the funds required to be punching in & around that level.

Relegation has put us back a year, but I don't think we plan on hanging around in L2 for very long. The same investment would've materialised had we stayed up, & I think you'd have seen us push on towards the higher echelons of L1.

The decision to bring in Darren Moore was heavily linked on his ability to be able to attract bigger names & better players to the club. He knew he was going to be backed handsomely, hence why he's here.

An exciting few years ahead for us. UTV!

The difference is already showing and we all just need to be patient and enjoy the ride.... onwards and upwards

43 minutes ago, Doha said:

23 days until kick off.

2-3 in this week please.

You would expect a couple in this week if he wants to take them on the bonding trip to Wales,not sure about 3 though 🙂

5 minutes ago, werstayinup said:

You would expect a couple in this week if he wants to take them on the bonding trip to Wales,not sure about 3 though 🙂

Jones and Lowe out, 3 in

Dreamland

 

 

Media team are very hush hush today. Must be doing interviews 😂 Can see some sort of announcement around 5pm 

4 minutes ago, Vtid said:

Media team are very hush hush today. Must be doing interviews 😂 Can see some sort of announcement around 5pm 

Yes........ tea's ready 

Wakey wakey ☕️ 

 

Little mention of Vale here from Football League World, praising our summer signings.

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/bradford-city-frustration-growing-as-port-vale-business-dwarfs-bantams-ambition/

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1 hour ago, werstayinup said:

You would expect a couple in this week if he wants to take them on the bonding trip to Wales,not sure about 3 though 🙂

There's plenty of sheep in Wales if any bonding is required. 😉

Maybe we will have double sausage tomorrow and what the hell let's throw in a dippy egg