Some weird comments about atmosphere, it was amazing. It was quiet at times due to the performance on the pitch, but that’s no different than Goodison. I’m sorry but our new place is amazing!
On Soucek, I happened to read an interview he did a few months ago and he seemed settled and content at W.Ham.
Gave the impression he was happy to see out his career there.
Given he is still getting significant game time , I doubt he will arrive...
One name randomly mentioned by ‘Benj’ on Bobble’s podcast was Rocco Reitz from Borussia Monchengladbach. 23, holding midfielder and I believe he was pretty impressive in the U21 Euros, might be one to keep an eye on.
I actually mentioned his under 21 midfield partner yesterday, Eric Martel, how bizarre
https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/summer-transfer-window-2025-thread.121387/page-3621#post-12256872
I'd have had Soucek a few years back, 100%. He was already slow and is slowing. He would cost us decent money and wages. It's one thing to break those structures for an older player when it's one the calibre of Grealish. It's another entirely...