[drewks]

Well, there we go then - the end of yet another frustratingly shitty window for the club. One mediocre permanent bench warming signing and one totally uninspiring loanee who can't even make the Bournemouth team.

Aspirations were high when it was reported we were putting in a £12m bid for Schniederlin and links with other top line players were rife. But no, it was the same old Baggies, do it one the cheap with little or no ambition.

What really makes me laugh is all these people saying January is a bad time to buy, wait till the summer window. What planet are they on ???  What makes them think it will be any differerent this summer to what it has always been every summer at the Baggies be it JP or the Chinese - do it on the cheap, make do with the scraps.

Yes, by the Grace of God, we're lying in 8th place on 33 points with a dangerously ageing and thin squad and it only needs a few long term injuries coupled with suspensions and we could drop like a stone. The swathes of empty seats are hardly going to be filled with inspired fans who listened to mixed messages coming from TP and the club.

Perhaps JP was right when he stated on TV that we "were punching above our weight and in reality, were a mid-table Championship club"

Disappointing

Blimey BaggieMan, looks like your glass is half empty AND cracked!
I do see what you mean - it HAS been the same old story for quite a few windows.......however, maybe all the other clubs have also cottoned on to the fact that this is a crap time to bring new players in - this window was amazingly quiet,  and so most teams around us and just below haven't "strengthened" either to any great degree. Status quo.
I'm amazed that we're on 32 points already with the squad we have - but I'm putting that down to positive stuff.....hard work, a splash of creativity, and -YES! - a good coach/manager.
Have faith oh BaggieMan - a great platform is there; but yup, it needs to be used well come the summer!