I think the mindset needs to shift. We don't have to sell. We'll only sell when there's a plan to upgrade or build value over time with a younger player with potential. We've recruited well with a deliberate plan in the last few years....this is not Dom Hyam fire sale territory
they're not going to be bringing vast quantities of high quality in. The strategy is to bring in three upgrades is my guess. One of which we know about and others rumoured (Travis, Fanne, Bertaccini)
And I would be amazed if that isn't an opinion shared by the management team. No Simms again at the weekend, preferred to bring on Wright through the middle and shift BTA left, no Basette at all. Speaks volumes. Would expect at least a loan or two out there.
That might be the case. But that happens to every club. I'd rather we risked missing out by focusing on genuine upgrades Vs filling the squad with deadwood. The fact that they bid 7mn+ for the best young defender in the Championship tells me that they are focused on quality and options not...
It's hard though. We have to recruit to make us better. Which means we're shopping in a different pool imo. Would rather they take their time and get the right people in that represent an upgrade Vs just numbers
and yet our form post christmas was top 3-4....so it worked. I wouldn't underestimate how the constant switching of play tires opponents out - hence a lot of late goals. I think yesterday the second half was too stop start so it was hard to build that momentum. Interestingly that horseshoe...
We were the better team but lack of cutting edge. Sharpness - scuffed shots from edge of the box etc that will improve. BTA not the answer - one in the second half where he mis-controlled a ball in the box and the chance had gone. But hit the post, had the one from sakamoto go just wide, couple...