No clean sheets in 19 games. How many points dropped from winning positions? I'm not having a downer on the squad, all season i've been banging the drum about backing the young lads. However, with three games remaining relegation is a real possibilty and if that happens I can't see how the signings can be viewed as great. There has been a significant improvement recently and hopefully that will continue but I still am of the opinion a couple of seasoned pros would make a massive difference in a positive fashion.
I think we will see Dunne, Petrov, Ireland and Hutton off the wages bill, plus possibly of Givens and Bent moving on. We will be able be more a lot more room for wages bill, then I think we will have 25 millions plus transfer raised this summer but expect us to continue in similar format young hungry and inexpensive and more signing like Benteke. I think we will sign a young goalkeeper, a central defender, a left back, a winger, a playmaker (big money), and a striker (When Bent is sold) It would be interesting to see who are the targets.
Quote from: Salsa Party Animal on April 30, 2013, 03:22:55 PMI think we will see Dunne, Petrov, Ireland and Hutton off the wages bill, plus possibly of Givens and Bent moving on. We will be able be more a lot more room for wages bill, then I think we will have 25 millions plus transfer raised this summer but expect us to continue in similar format young hungry and inexpensive and more signing like Benteke. I think we will sign a young goalkeeper, a central defender, a left back, a winger, a playmaker (big money), and a striker (When Bent is sold) It would be interesting to see who are the targets. Very good assumption of things i think Michael.
Quote from: eastie on April 30, 2013, 03:37:05 PMQuote from: Salsa Party Animal on April 30, 2013, 03:22:55 PMI think we will see Dunne, Petrov, Ireland and Hutton off the wages bill, plus possibly of Givens and Bent moving on. We will be able be more a lot more room for wages bill, then I think we will have 25 millions plus transfer raised this summer but expect us to continue in similar format young hungry and inexpensive and more signing like Benteke. I think we will sign a young goalkeeper, a central defender, a left back, a winger, a playmaker (big money), and a striker (When Bent is sold) It would be interesting to see who are the targets. Very good assumption of things i think Michael.Mostly agree but I'm not sure a young goalkeeper will be on the list, given the reputation Seigrist has we either need to trust him to step up as our number 2 or we need to give him a year or 2 by signing an experienced backup on a shorter deal.
As for the negligence some accuse him of in Jan... (and I was gutted at no defender too)Sylla played 8, won 5, drawn 2 lost 1. Not bad that impact.
Quote from: Lee on April 30, 2013, 11:35:52 AMQuote from: Mister E on April 30, 2013, 12:45:45 AMSpecial mention for Bennett - he has had a torrid time this season but tonight I thought he came of age. Not only did I think he played Adam Johnson pretty well, he also looked confident going forward and a real fullback.By far his best game for us. Had the debate with my lad who thought that he was crap, that there is a player there. Not all going to develop at the same rate as Lowton and Westwood. Agreed, he missed one tackle by the corner flag in the first half but other than that put in a good, confident performance.
Quote from: Mister E on April 30, 2013, 12:45:45 AMSpecial mention for Bennett - he has had a torrid time this season but tonight I thought he came of age. Not only did I think he played Adam Johnson pretty well, he also looked confident going forward and a real fullback.By far his best game for us. Had the debate with my lad who thought that he was crap, that there is a player there. Not all going to develop at the same rate as Lowton and Westwood.
Special mention for Bennett - he has had a torrid time this season but tonight I thought he came of age. Not only did I think he played Adam Johnson pretty well, he also looked confident going forward and a real fullback.