Just joined the site so thought I'd contribute (after being the honorary 200th member) and try to freshen things up a bit. Going to start by seeing if I can spark some sort of chat/debate and just get various people's viewpoints and ideas for a *realistic* squad for the 2013/14 season by asking a few questions.
As of today, in the very early hours of July 13th, 2013:
A) What are the signings you would like to see brought in? Let's just say, for argument's sake, we were to have a transfer budget of £70mil for all players brought in from this point onward, up until the close of the window in September.
B) Are there any youngsters you would like to see given a chance in the first team, be it the 'Capital One Cup', FA Cup, or just a general run in the side... maybe used a bench/impact/squad player, possibly picking up game-time by coming on in the 75th minute of a comfortable 3-1, 7.45pm, midweek, at home to Hull (Dec 3rd, for those asking)?
C) Any other thoughts regarding squad selection and playing staff. Players to go out on loan? If so, where and why? Players to be used in different positions? E.g. the idea of Vermaelen playing a DM role? Or a possible left side of Nacho at LB and Gibbo playing in front of him? Anything.
Anyway, first time doing this so go easy on me, and eachother for that matter, we're all AFC lest we forget.