Don't get carried away with your betting when your club makes a big, new signing, says Tony Cascarino - make sure you know why the player is joining and what the manager has in mind for him first.



At this time of year, Premiership fans are wildly optimistic about their teams' chances of success in the new season. The reason? Those big-money transfer deals, of course.



Few things quicken the heart of a football fan like a major signing. You know the routine - the player, holding aloft new shirt, pledges he will do everything he can to bring silverware to the club and supporters salivate at the prospect of their side finally realising its potential.



But transfers don't always have a happy ending.