Mr Ellis Short, you have the manager of your dreams now '“ back him.

Sort out Lamine Kone, a far better player than 47million John Stones. Pay the man and stop dithering.

Try to get players like Phil Jones, of Manchester United (not in Mourinho’s plans) to come and Peter Crouch to help Defoe.

We have got good ones in Papy Djilobodji and Wabi Khazri, so what’s wrong?

Has the new manager given up all ready? He was brought in to motivate players.

If only Sam was here. Join the £20, 30, 40million clubs and reap the benefits – spend and show fans you care.

John Cowan