Lovell back on PT contract. Great news. Thought he played well last season and will add continuity. Basically it looks like we have a really strong squad. If they can gel quickly we look in good shape for the new season. The only dark clouds are that whether the Championship winners can get promoted/ whether it’s possible to get enough IMG points to get promoted is still very much up in the air. Also the 1895 cup doesn’t appear to be being played at Wembley on CC final day so not sure it’s even taking place this year which is just typical as we have a real chance of winning it.

Another 3 added to squad today. A PNG prop, Jack Croft and they have signed Alex Walker which I think is a good sign. It’s important to have some continuity. Apparently the PNG players are flying in today just as temperatures dip below zero. None of them were dressed for that type of weather from the photo so they’ll be in for a shock. All the makings of a good season to come. I hope they put out the Silver STs soon and get a decent take up. They certainly deserve it.

And now Davidson as well. Really positive.

Be nice if they hadn't something to wear though.

Yes there’s still a bit of back office stuff that’s not quite up to full speed yet but if I recall last season the replica shirts didn’t even arrive until after the season started and the issue of sponsors was a complete mystery. If someone told me that the club contacted Brewdog and said, in terms, we’re going to look like mugs with no sponsor so you can stay our front of shirt sponsor for a nominal sum, I’d believe them. Then, of course, there was the fact we didn’t even have a full squad. Any way it’s dressed up things are very much on the up. If I had to guess I assume pre season begins very soon so they want to announce players. The new trading facilities and shirts will be next in the announcements.