17 Feb 2026 11:36:37
Heard some Rumours that come the start of the year, we're going to make a push to sign James Trafford.

1.) 17 Feb 2026
17 Feb 2026 13:57:23
Not yet convinced by Trafford. He did well last year in the Championship behind a strong Burnley defence, but that doesn't mean he'll be good rnough in the PL.

2.) 17 Feb 2026
17 Feb 2026 14:58:37
Trafford literally prevented more goals than any other keeper in the Championship last season, nothing to do with Burnley's defence

They conceded more chances than us yet conceded about 20 fewer, that was solely down to Trafford.

3.) 17 Feb 2026
17 Feb 2026 20:29:14
You can say anything with statistics. Sone might say that we conceded less chances than Burnley yet conceded about 20 more goals, and that was solely down to Meslier and/ or Darlow, but those are just simplistic comparisons, and in practice I think it's more complicated, but I just say I remain to be convinced.

4.) 17 Feb 2026
17 Feb 2026 21:23:30
Not necessarily so Smyth, you could equally say it was solely down to Meslier.

5.) 18 Feb 2026
18 Feb 2026 10:26:41
I would take Trafford. likely Englands next Number 1. massive resale value.

6.) 19 Feb 2026
19 Feb 2026 08:02:56
How much did Citeh pay again? It would only ever be a loan, unless we want to stump up 35m for him, which he ain't worth (yet) , and, as I've said before, I am not convinced by anything in his technical abilities. He's a good shot stopper, but, as we've seen with our own, there's much more to the role than just that!