Summer signings are a bit like waiting for buses, nothing happens for a while and then three arrive at once. Yes, we had already seen some activity with the likes of Max Kilman, Luis Guilherme and Wes Foderingham arriving but the latter two didn’t really excite me.
Then there was nothing before we were about to go to print with this edition, and the club announced Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Füllkrug, Guido Rodríguez in a matter of a few days. And there could be more signings to come before the transfer window slams shut.
Certainly the trio of signings ahead of the start of the new season has given me a bit more excitement than I had earlier this month. With the Euros and the Olympics providing an exciting summer of sport, the start of the Premier League season somewhat crept up on me.
I was feeling anxious about this upcoming campaign because of our opening fixtures and what impact this will have on our new manager, and the style he wants us to play. I’m still worried about the confidence of the players when attempting this more possession-based style, especially if a few passes go astray and lead to goals.
And I’m also concerned about the expectations of our fans this campaign after three European campaigns and three top half finishes in four seasons, and the negative impact this might have on our squad. It feels like this could also be a season of unrest between the fans and the board over a number of issues including concession tickets. Let’s see how we get on.
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