A month ago I would have been concerned, but now, with Youga, Basey and Moutakill back we look stronger defensively, add to that Thatcher in the near future, and Paddy/Madjic stepping up. Holland and ZZ have dominated midfields, with Reid to come back. in Gray we've got a proven scorer in this league to play alongside Varney who is getting better and better.
We're stronger for a lot of reasons without spending huge amounts
I still think we should either buy a winger or a central midfielder, then i would be happier but over all i am pleased squad is big enough and all returning
It all changes so quickly. We still haven't got away from the premiership thinking of every result / performance being crucial, and we're either going to win the league or get relegated depending on whether we win or lose. A defeat tonight and there will be cases on here tomorrow for improving about six positions.
I've said a few times i still think we are lacking a 'proper' centre half. None of the four we have contain a natural leader, dominent enough for my liking to provide the rock you build around. I'm disappointed we haven't bought one in because i think that is all that's really missing, but i'm realistic enough to realise there may not be that player currently available and in our budget range at present. I'd rather we stick with what we have than gamble more money on a punt.
If we naturally tighten defensively and one of those four at the back steps up their performance, i think we have a real chance.
the thing is if we loose matty or semedo then we only have 1 midfielder that can tackle, i spose Bassey may be able to slide i to that position but IMO we are light in central mid
I agree with Smudge, I think a Simon Webster type in the back four would really push us on, but with the size of the squad and the depth we have, then unless we offload somebody for good money, Id say save it for next season...if indeed there is anything in the kitty.
I think McCarthy might have been signed as the Webster-style 'leader' - very vocal etc - but his indifferent start then saw him slip down the pecking order.
Not sure if he will ever fulfil that role, but he's certainly looked better since coming back into the team..
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Just hope we can keep Sodje.
We're stronger for a lot of reasons without spending huge amounts
I've said a few times i still think we are lacking a 'proper' centre half. None of the four we have contain a natural leader, dominent enough for my liking to provide the rock you build around. I'm disappointed we haven't bought one in because i think that is all that's really missing, but i'm realistic enough to realise there may not be that player currently available and in our budget range at present. I'd rather we stick with what we have than gamble more money on a punt.
If we naturally tighten defensively and one of those four at the back steps up their performance, i think we have a real chance.
Not sure if he will ever fulfil that role, but he's certainly looked better since coming back into the team..