Yes, I see your points, AF. However, in recent months, there`s been a lot emerging "between the lines" both written and spoken by ownership and head coach. Sufficient, in my view, to speculate, consider and mull over possible new players.
Leaving departures to one side, I`ll be joining in with many on here to speculate over possible newcomers to our team. It`s what we do, it`s forum fun and it kind of keeps fans in the loop as we enter the "long-lay-off".
A factor that affects speculation is the speed, or lack of it, taken to sign-up new players. I`m hoping that our Ownership has seen the folly in leaving such matters to the last minute !