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A splurge on signings would only make sense if it was calculated that the disaffection of fans was liable to be even more costly.

Brian McClair, one of my first signings as a player, moved to the coaching side and is now manager of our Academy.

He said it would be a while before the pace of signings fully returns, but there was "a backlog of deals waiting to get funding. "

At the end of August he made his two most significant signings of his early career of Alonso and Garcia.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is ready to shut the door on anymore signings this summer.

We decided to take players not only for six weeks but to think about Chelsea longer term but no more signings planned at the moment.

Alexander HLEB is impressed by Liverpool's summer signings - but is out to prove Arsene Wenger was right to have faith in his young squad.

Rafa Benitez has explained the reason he started just one of his new signings on the opening day of the season.

Drop any plans for signings or legal agreement around the time of the Mercury-Neptune clash.

The rest of August was taken up with bill signings, the party conventions, and a positive development in Whitewater World.

Juve will only need three signings to be able to challenge Inter for the title next season.

Dimitar Berbatov has really impressed me this season - he was definitely one of the best signings of the summer.

So the other possibility would be a fan signing event, since fan signings are usually listed on the schedule.

"Thank you, Steven, " said a happy Levitt, who noted he brought an early version of the app to one of Levy's recent book signings.

Small said the signings of the Chinese are "indicative" of the talent that exists in Chinese baseball.

Of course I've read the stories about possible signings, but you expect to hear a club like Liverpool is looking to bring in new players.

Some of the fans have got frustrated and he will be too, but with a couple of signings I don't think we'll be far off next year.

There is unlikely to be a flurry of activity on Thursday but the flow of free-agent signings should begin next week.

We have some new players at Chelsea this time but it's not about two or three signings. It is about everyone delivering together.

We haven't spent as much on signings as other sides and I think we've done a good job and achieved balance.

As a slightly amused spectator, I must admit to being confused about the very intentions of these signings.

"We've worked very hard over the last few years to make sure the signings are right, " said David Gill on MUTV.

With the others [Jones and Young], the opportunities came along and we were comfortable with that. So we've made three signings.

"I felt the squad would be unbalanced [with the summer signings] and it proved to be the case, " Jol said.

These signings are a reflection of the work we have done together.

If I don't make any signings it is because I have not identified a special player who could strengthen our squad at the moment.

The Rossoneri have been linked to various players this summer, but no major signings have been made as pre-season training starts today.

Judging by the quantity and quality of our signings, Arsenal's football will soon undergo some changes.

All the new signings are really nice lads as well and have already settled into the club.

Juventus director of sport Alessio Secco hints they could be making a few more signings before the summer is out.

But the club owner insisted his policy applied to all signings: 'Any player, Shevchenko included.

Contract signings are usually a reliable indicator of where the housing market is headed.

On Monday, Chinese and U. S. officials are due to preside over a series of signings between U. S. and Chinese companies.

Instead, we plan on making important signings and we have no doubts that Buffon will stay with us for some time to come.

Competition is incredibly healthy in any squad, and that's a big part of what this set of signings need to offer.

He's likely to play, because, apart from the injuries, we'll also have to do without our January signings in the Champions League.

It's early days, but none of Roy's signings has time on his side.

We never discuss a price for signings - that's a question for the directors of the two clubs.

PSG now have the financial clout to make big signings, with the Qatar Investment Authority backing the club.

With a few signings this summer, we will be a force.

The space throws various events, including book signings, readings and exhibitions.

The Rossoneri have already completed three new signings in the last month, namely Mark Van Bommel, Urby Emanuelson and Antonio Cassano.

Henry feels the new signings can help to offset the departures of Cole and Reyes, and the French striker has been lifted by the arrivals.

No contract can be signed or officially announced until July 8, when the league's annual moratorium on trades and signings ends.

They have said all along there would be money for players and have demonstrated that with these signings.

Dirk Kuyt has said that Liverpool are not afraid of Manchester City's millions, despite the signings they continue to make.

Suarez was among Henry's first signings since Fenway Group took over the club.

I'm lucky because the president [Silvio Berlusconi] gave us the opportunity [with new signings] to get important results.

Events: Our program of literary festivals, writers' talks and book signings is growing.

Some supporters have complained this has limited the funds available to manager Arsene Wenger to make top-quality signings.

Juventus coach Didier Deschamps has declared they'll make three "super signings" in the summer.

Deutsche Bank said in a research note that analysts on average had expected signings of $12 billion to $13 billion.

Palin tells her 990, 198 Facebook supporters, exhorting them to turn up at her book signings.

What I do know is last season Chelsea spent a fortune on new signings and still couldn't beat Arsenal once in the league.

Not only have Roy's tactics not worked, but his own signings have added little.

Paychecks and league-paid health care will be suspended. No trades or signings are allowed.

But that's okay, because we've made a few signings and we're improving.

Writers, too, have lost a place to promote their works through talks and signings.

The Reds' signings this winter may be more January Sales than Christmas Crackers.

In Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll, Liverpool have got two amazing signings who can write themselves into Liverpool folklore in the future.

And Riise has been encouraged by what he has seen from Liverpool's latest signings in pre-season.

Sporting director Alessio Secco has been travelling a lot all over Europe to view many players, we will have some important new signings.

I have not done signings, will be until the end of removing the duplicate selections and finished making kits.

We need new signings, but most of all we must keep our key players and believe in the men who are fighting for our main objective this year.

This gives you feedback not just on your current progress in competitions, but also your financial management and signings.

Owen Hargreaves has become the latest of Roberto Mancini's summer signings.

There could be some more signings but we have time.

Martin made some key signings in the summer, the likes of Dunne, Collins, Warnock and they really strengthened the team up.

Apart from Amauri, Juve have not made any quality signings.

The people who come out to your signings are real Ann Patchett fans.

New signings! Multi-millions of pounds spent!

Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli believes there is no need for any winter signings. "This is a good group, " he stated.

But we need to stay strong and maybe make a few more signings and we will be alright.

New signings need time to settle in and gel with their new team-mates.

This gives players feedback not just on their current progress in competitions, but also their financial management and signings.

At autograph signings, Aaron has a lot of mothers saying they wish they were 17 so they could date Aaron.

The way I feel now is that new signings are more than welcome, why not?

Most of authers usually hold book signings to promote sales.

Ariaudo is doing well and we are 99 per cent sure that there will not be any signings.

Everything they have is good - manager and players - and they have new signings.

I don't think we'll have big-name signings because I don't think we need it.

I have now, with all the new signings, 30 players.

Roy Hodgson must act quickly to keep his top players and make some key signings before the new season starts.

New signings have increased the competition for places - are you enjoying the challenge?

Birmingham defender Roger Johnson insists his side still need another six signings before the transfer window shuts. (Sun)