NOTTINGHAM Forest last night secured their second signing in the space of 24 hours, as Jamie Mackie completed a £1m move to the City Ground. The striker or winger was initially expected to arrive in the city today to complete a medical, but the deal was pushed through late last night. (Friday, July 26)
"THE squad is shaping up very nicely. Mackie was a key part of the QPR side that got promoted and will work his socks off for the cause. Was a very popular player with the Rs fans and I expect he will be popular here as well. "As for Abdoun, who knows – dangerous to judge from a few YouTube clips, but from what I saw, he reminded me of Chris Waddle (with more pace and a better barnet). Got a trick or two to beat a player and get a cross in and a good finisher. "I still think we look a bit short of cover at CB and if I am being greedy, a goal poacher in the Ernie/Johnno mould. But well done Fawaz and Billy on some very good additions."
thebearwoodred
"WHAT a great player with a top goals-to-games ratio – he makes Cox look prolific. Quality signing! U reds."
paul72
"WELCOME to the City Ground, Jamie. Actions speak louder than words and the ambition of our owners is very clear. Looking good, can't wait. U Reds!"
redtedng9
"MORNING fellow tricky trees. These two new signings are a joke. An Algerian nobody and a QPR cast-off. QPR sign Hooper, who was a big target of ours, and we get Jamie Mackie surplus to requirements at tinpot QPR. This deadbeat has only scored goals for Plymouth in Division 3. Where are the stellar signings? "So, in summary, we have signed freebies, a journeyman, a third division kid from Mickey Mouse Walsall, an Algerian nobody and a QPR cast-off. Result – 15 years with no Premier league football. City Ground, oh mist rolling in from the Trent, I desire....."
Durkers
"CAN'T wait to watch the Billy Davies pantomime again this season, staged at the home of comedy football! We know the script well in advance and all the characters... the unsupportive board, the under-experienced team, the poor refereeing decisions. Can't stop laughing... roll on Act One!"
Ramdownunder