Interesting squad no's

Thats kissas number, would not want to argue with him about getting number 3

They're taking the mickey giving grella 13.

1 ANDY LONERGAN
2 PAUL CONNOLLY
3 PATRICK KISNORBO
4 ALEX BRUCE
5 ANDY O'BRIEN
7 MAX GRADEL
8 MICHAEL BROWN
9 BILLY PAYNTER
10 LUCIANO BECCHIO
11 LLOYD SAM
12 PAUL RACHUBKA
13 MIKE GRELLA
14 JONATHAN HOWSON
15 ADAM CLAYTON
19 BEN PARKER
20 RAMON NUNEZ
21 FEDERICO BESSONE
22 TOM LEES
23 ROBERT SNODGRASS
26 LEIGH BROMBY
27 DAVIDE SOMMA
28 AIDAN WHITE
30 ALEX CAIRNS
44 ROSS McCORMACK

I don't think this will be the final squad. Grayson has stated he's not happy with it yet and I expect maybe 2 or 3 more by the end of this week.

..come in No.6 !!! where are you ??...this is reserved for our big signing!! a rock of a centre half to command the 18 yard box ...bring him in NOW!

Half a magic number GBZ

Correct me if I'm wrong, but, I like the fact that every member of the team so far, is a signed player. Thought over the last season the number (and quality) of Loanees/rent-a-players hurt the chemistry. We might not have a team of world-beaters, but, they are all ours. At least for now. Wonder if SG will keep Loans down to a minimum to help build the team's chemistry this season?

Bates knocked the loanees recently maybe he's told Grayson to reduce reliance on them.

Maybe so Jonty. I actually prefer a team that's built on players who made the choice to sign with us rather than those that are loaned to us. Probably in the minority?

I'm with you on that batty, I think numerous loan players throughout season is disruptive and a false economy.

I'm sure it helps a squad knit together when they know
loanees aren't coming in to take their place. It's going to be one interesting season. If Bates stops his over-promise/under-deliver spouting, this could be a very enjoyable one.