That’s the rumour gojng about anyways…..surely even Raj doesn’t have the brass neck to pocket a relatively small fee by getting shot ?

Am sure if it does happen Walter Mitty Shithead will be wheeled out to reassure the fans it’s all part of the master plan just like hiring Sarll was !

Was the rumour started by Porter and Boyd?

Carlisle have just signed a striker from notts county

I'd imagine Carlisle would up his wages.
So not Gunna rule anything out.

Probably sniffing about for a move.

But if he don't get it then the
Never had any reason to leave will come into play.

Not arsed either way as I don't rate him.

Kevin, you are risking a huge backlash from many big fans of ManiD!
I suggested that he appeared to be beyond criticism and got a negative reaction.
His total goals scored this season is not special and I rate him as an ok striker at NL level, nothing more at present.

Surely they won't be after him after signing scott and already having 4 other strikers. Can't agree with negativity towards him, he's been great since he signed. Yes he has the odd poor game but who doesn't at this level and he's still about 5th/6th top scorer in the league despite the poor service he gets most the time.

Backlash
Madine n Grey will work better.

I would like to see Mani & Madine in the same side more often especially at home or away to the average / poorer teams. I would certainly not look forward to playing in defence against these two goal scoring towering players. It would not be a good look if Raj allows him to leave so can't see that being true.

Nobody will score goals if we play 1 up front and create nowt. Think Joe will be snapped up before Mani.

That I can see happening.

Raj is treading on very thin ice if he is seriously thinking about selling any of the few quality players that we have. Especially so at a time when Lenny and his aides have turned the fortunes of the side around, put Pools in a position to make a realistic push for the play-offs and, most importantly have the majority of the fanbase back onside which has not been the case since Dave Challinor buggered off to Stockport. Of course every player has his price but if Raj is as serious as Lenny appears to be regarding a play-off challenge he needs to ensures that key players are retained - or replaced by others of high quality, eg Luke Armstrong plus a hefty lump sum for a key player such as Mani. Btw KP I would not like us to depend on Madine remaining fit for a stiff 5x month play-off push.

Having been to both the York and Gateshead games we went toe to toe with them with a flat back 4 and conceded 9 goals does that not tell you we have a problem with tactics when playing the better teams.

Barnet away for me it should be 532 or 541 keep it tight and use dodds and fergie to provide what we need down the wings and see what happens.

I fear Barnet away maybe a reality check for those who fancy the playoffs and think Lennie Lawrence is ‘serious’ about it this season-hopefully I am wrong

Barnet will be tough but they have only won one game since the goalless draw at the Vic. Agree with Poolie in respect of formation, I don’t expect a win but this Pools side should be capable by now of parking the bus and frustrating the better teams in this League. Even if we do lose, it’s by no means the end of a playoff push, there are plenty of points to win IF the squad is kept together and momentum is quickly regained.

If we were guaranteed that any transfer fees would be wisely reinvested then I think there's a right price for ANY of our players, end of. There are no such guarantees for us right now.

I'll have money on this rumour being as worthless as the other 99% that turn out to be bullshit.

You would get rather poor odds!

Someone said there was a scout from Carlisle at the Oldham game. If true then I’d be worried about them reporting back on Mancini after that performance.

he can go now for me if we could get luke armstrong back in a deal.

After the way Mancini has been treated I suspect he will want away at the first opportunity. Any NL club wanting to play attacking football would build the team around him, not having him warm the bench for half a season.

You have a point. As soon as Campbell is fit he'll be straight back into the starting 11.

I don't think Mancini is the type to be agitating to leave though. He didn't get a look in at any club he was at till he came to Pools and it's obvious that he genuinely loves it here. That said, he's be mad to stay beyond the summer if he spends the back end of the season warming the bench.

as a bench warmer he always got some time on the pitch but for me that time was never long enough. having a real super sub in the side can be more important than someone who starts games. for me mancini can put more into twenty odd minutes coming on than he does in some of the games he starts, but its selling that to him that is where the problem could lie.

Just read on another site that it is all but settled.
Wouldn't be surprised if Raj trousers any cash that's going!

Who dstanley5 ManiD or Mancini

And which Club?

I noticed Carlisle have just released Tyler Burey. I don't know what's went on with his career but I'd be quite happy if he came back here .

The lads had a lot of clubs considering his age.

Armstrong plus cash would do me- if he was going to leave.

Joe Grey being linked with an EFL move. In his case that is the type of move befitting of the model we have all clamoured for, akin to Peterborough over the years. Generate top talent and sell for good money to be reinvested. I suppose the issue is… who is next on our conveyor belt of young talent to be sold? So, in isolation could be good for us, but still miles away from other clubs models.

In all honesty I don't think any of our players have played consistently well enough so far this season to attract EFL interest.

The likes of York or Oldham in the NL maybe would take a punt on one of our lads, but what kind of money are they going to offer to make it worthwhile selling to a rival?

ManiD to Carlisle

If I was a scout sniffing around Pools then I would have Joe Grey at the top of my list.
Skillfull
Energetic
Workhorse
100%ter.
Mancini Skillfull but nowhere near as consistent as JG and a very poor passer.

As for our pathetic league position the decision to keep Fergy n Fevs is coming back to haunt us.
Stick with 442 there's a little sniff of 7th.
Revert back to 1 up front no chance a defenders paradise.

Opinions eh don't ya just Luv the different views.

League tables always define opinions whatever your opinion.

Anutha cold morning.

Don't leave the house without your white stick

Joe Grey’s stats for his age are incredible really. He definitely deserves a chance to develop in league football.

for his sake he needs away for a new challenge as his career is like the club, stagnating.

Thats why we are in the position we are in. totally irratic and you never know which pools are going to turn up. if the season finished today the hardest task for fans would be to pick a player of the season.

They've signed another one today - Joe Hugill on loan from Man Utd. Williamson has pretty much been allowed to sign a new team in the last month - more Yank owners with deep pockets

Wonder if Wyke or Armstrong will be available for loans?

I,ll get a backlash also, Cause at times i think Hes lazy.

Link please.

Thing is Grey.
Our eyes ain't pickled onions.

They will go straight back up next season.

Tumbleweed rolls by, door creaks in the wind…..nothing happens.
Just another day in Rumoursville as the vultures cackle….. Oh dear.

They have signed about 8/9 players that probably means they have over 30 on books. Whilst having a tinge of jealousy I don’t think any could be classed as ‘marquis’ signings but as I have said many times if you sign that many players you’ll be happy with 4/5 successes.

if they have that number on the books and they are not kids they,ll need to de register some as there is a league limit in the number you can have in your squad. they must be splashing the cash as i cannot see many players wanting to be in a relegation battle and having a failed one on their cv.

I've painted blue rings on it and engraved H U F C on it.

Boro under 21 striker incoming 3 goals in 3 years but he’s a Boro starlet.

someone we have been watching with interest since he was a feotus.

What is his name?????

Juniniho Junior.
I hope he's world class like his Dad.