IMHO the players who could be part of the squad (not necessarily first choice) if we make it up are:
Rushworth (if we could get him permanently)
Dovin
Thomas
Kitching
Woolfy
Mve
Kkh
Grimes
Torp
Sakamoto
Rudi
Emc
Bta
Wright
Simms
most would be cover, but I’d keep them in the squad -...
Leicester managed it over a season when they won the premier league. They got absolutely hammered in possession stats all season but their defence held firm and they released for the likes of Mahrez and Vardy to counter with pace.
Ultimately, this right here is the reason. I know the figures are likely not completely accurate, but we all know we've spent a lot of money trying to replace two exceptional players and for whatever reason it hasn't worked out. Ultimately the man at the top will be the one who pays the price...
Nobody think Boateng was brought in as a possible replacement? He’s had limited experience as a manager, but has held several roles as coach and even assistant manager for Ghana.
wouldn’t be my choice, but i could see it being an option being considered.
The facilities thing is a huge point. Despite the great work Doug has been doing to improve Ryton, you only need to take a look at Leicester's Seagrave facility to see the gulf between us, and historically Leicester are not much bigger than us as a club.
Providing Kitching does come in we have 2 players for every position except one centre back spot, plus a spare in Jamie Allen. That's without even including a couple of fringe players coming through such as Rus/Eghosa. Not to mention players who are comfortable playing in other positions (Ayari...
Out of contract, but compensation would be due because of his age. This could be us sweetening the deal over other suitors.
His sister is a family friend, and last I heard he was on the verge of signing for Swansea, who tried to sign him in January.