I'm back... finally!

Hi there.

What a tumultuous few months have passed since I last updated this blog!
The kop has found a new idol, we were on top of the league table (albeit for a few days!), then the typical slide, almost getting knocked out of Europe in the group stages, the boardroom dramas, Mascho signing a permanent deal, Skrtel joining, a resurgence of sorts in the league, Gerrard and Nando forming a great on-field combo, the season ending trophyless, the Barry transfer saga, Keaneo signng and more!

The positives from last season have been waxed no end by many. Also the improvements needed. While the owners have repeatedly made public signs of backing Rafa up with ample transfer money, Rafa has still had to sell to buy. Agreed, most of the outgoing players were deadwood, but the owners haven't really been true to the word.

This is also obvious from the lack of urgency shown in the new stadium construction. The boardroom impasse won't be helping Rafa in many ways, but I just hope that the owners keep their wrangling to themselves and don't meddle with Rafa's MO mid season. With great signings like Robbie Keane and Dossena, Rafa should be able to mount a sustained title bid this coming season.

With Barry about to sign for us, I feel a full-time winger of real class is all that is needed. I don't see Pennant improving a great deal all of a sudden, so I hope Rafa and his scouts find a good winger somewhere! Of course Xabi staying on is essential!

Once we have a settled squad, I hope to talk about the formations that Rafa might employ this season.