Rousseau

Shawcross is a solid defender. But, he's used to a compact, deep-block defence. Similar to Alves in that way. SG may be going that way, with Skrtel 'linked' -- although I don't belive it -- too. They can do well, but they'd need a better support structure around them, more protection etc.

I wouldn't like to see Tavernier go. He's one of our best players. Yes, the general quality is lacking in our squad, but you don't improve it by selling your best players and hope you get someone better. You move on the dregs first, building on what you do have.

I'd be surprised if he wasn't chosen.

Yes! It was the Quarter-finals Marseille knocked out Leipzig. Almost right...

Yes, but if you're going with 'tough', then we can rule out Windass, but if we're going with 'high pressing', then he'd be at the top of my list. I think McCrorie could be very useful; he's just so versatile.

I'd say Leipzig are better than the first two you mentioned. Really enjoy watching them. Just reached the Europa League Semi-finals, losing out to Marseille (?).

Players probably wouldn't accept it, but I'm more concerned with whether it actually works or not. Fitness is generally better than it was then.

That's a bit vague, but I can see that. In that case, Windass wouldn't fit.

I was hoping for some thoughts on the type of player Gerrard will bring in, as you said Windass wouldn't fit. It seemed like you had ideas on the matter. I know how you feel about Windass. No point going over that.

Oh, I was expecting an intelligent answer. Oh well. I was curious. I hadn't thought about it. However, if Arfield is the type he wants, a pressing, general attacker, then I can see Windass being used. i'd need to see how the rest of the transfer window goes to get a clearer idea, though.

4 Weeks? It's been two days and I'm like...

Why not?

Kante is a strange one: at one or two things, he's world-class, but as a general midfielder, he's average at best. He is a machine at times. It goes to show how a team can build on a player's qualities. Every player has their own skill-set. I don't like designating a player either 'good', or 'bad'. I'd rather look at what they are good at, and not so good at.

Dembele Dollars must have taken a hit. Brexit? Or delusion?

Ali Crawford has been released by Hamilton. I'd take a punt on him. Looks like he's heading for England, though.

Absolutely not. Please don't go!

Even the Hibs fans in the background thought it looked bad.

We seem to be adamant that McBurnie is good. I've not actually watched him enough to comment. On the little I've seen, he's not really a goalscorer, more a target-man and link-up player -- which actually makes sense as he's come up the Swansea system. He might be a useful option, but I wouldn't be spending £4m on him; he's barely played any first-team games.

£4M? I doubt it.

You're more than welcome to create a thread, in General football chat, but I doubt there'd be much comment; at least not positive, for obvious reasons.

I didn't see the game -- I tunred it off at 3-0 and didn't want to jinx it afterwards! I didn't say Murphy was poor, you did; and you were somehow suggesting it was because of Windass, who played 20 minutes, I believe. Others are suggesting he had quite a good game. Which is good to hear. I just don't get this constant need to criticise and blame Windass for all our woes, whether you like him or not.

So, Murphy was poor because Windass was playing, despite only coming on for 20 minutes? Not for me. Windass' arse did more than Murphy did today.