Morning all, and thanks to KES and Mall for the info about the person sitting at the bar.  She sounds like exactly the Centre-half you’re looking for.  If not, perhaps she has a brother of the same ilk - maybe a Spitfire tattooed on his forehead !…. I take the point that Coleman replaces RJ, but I must admit, I didn’t really notice him on the streaming last season.  I hope he’s quicker than Jarv.  My main concern at the mo is all these friendlies lined up, good ones for a change, but at the moment we have the same team that struggled so much last season.  Not long to go, and new signings essential, but time is moving on at a pace.  Any knowledge out there that I don’t have ?

Disappointed Chris Smith has gone.  But changing times.  I thought he was a good player, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.

Just taken my first look a Sundire, on YouTube.  Yes, he has football in him, and wins the ball well when he doesn’t have it.  Looks similar in style to Gyasi.  I’m afraid not many of last years hotch-potch squad ( Covid’s fault), looked capable of truly competing in this league, but, with additions of the standard needed, could do a useful “competitive” job.  King was the player who, for me, was obviously capable of being successful at this level, so my fingers are crossed he can reach his best level of fitness.  I also think Southwell would do well in a passing team, one that played to his feet, or through balls, rather than balls pumped high and wide.  I hope we have a team who can play an attacking game, with fluid movement.  Interesting times ahead....

Yes - good point, Mallard....

At every “big” fixture over the years, there has always been the danger, and concern for sensible supporters, that a minority are likely to cause trouble in one way or another, therefore putting the club back another couple of rungs down the ladder we are trying to climb to reach the essential level of professionalism required.  In the league we are now in, and higher if we continue the improvement seen in the Stephen Cleeve years, every game is a “big” fixture, and will become even bigger as our competitiveness improves.  We have to ensure that idiotic behaviour and people are not tolerated, as failure to get to grips with it will certainly spoil the entertainment on offer, and the progress we are making.

Very good news.  What’s the old phrase ?..... All donations gratefully received....  Thank you very much Mr or Mrs Donator, that’s a very kind deed.  On the use of it, taking account of the benefactor’s wishes, we should name the Stand.  I suggest it should be the Dilly Dilly Stand, but if that suggestion is not adopted, then I thoroughly agree that the Mick Wright Stand would be the best option.  If we can now acquire a genuinely competitive team for next season, we could be in for the best season in the club’s history... Let’s hope so....    Any news on Cameron King - a fit one would be Dilly’s first signing....

On Mallard’s Cup Final point, I shared his enjoyment, apart from the Neanderthals who booed the taking of the knee, and the commentator trying to talk louder to hide it.

Good to see good sense about Covid on here, it’s not totally common, you know !  As for next season.  The Dillification is as follows....  Get back Street, or get a “ box- dominator” GK, get back Norman, Nathan Fox, FBT, and Marriott.  Keep the ante-Covid regulars, and (sacrilege coming up), advise Sonny Carey that although we understand his temptation, he may have a frustrating season at a league club, particularly the two clubs mentioned in the Championship, and is presently more suited to play in a new and strengthened KL team.  If he keeps his form, league clubs will come back. I think he’s a year too early to make that leap.  We do badly need another King, if the one we have can’t make it back to full fitness.  Over and out - and for what it’s worth !!  Perhaps next season (nearly forgot), Gash should be more of a cover for the central defenders.