I would say we’re getting there
McCallum was a loss, but while I think he’ll go far, his boots aren’t the biggest to fill. He improved as the season went on, but he wasn’t an absolute stand out for me nor absolutely pivotal to our success. The key is whether Giles is a good enough replacement; going forward I’d say yes, but defensively no. Fortunately playing three at the back mitigates that somewhat, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mason play more this year.
Walsh is a big loss, but let’s not forget some people weren’t sure of him at first and it took a while for people to see how good he was. Hamer is an unknown but he looked good against Rangers. We don’t know if he’ll be an improvement yet, but let’s be optimistic and assume he is. And let’s not rule out a Walsh return just yet.
I wouldn’t compare Westbrooke and Hillsner, they seem different players to me. Hillsner is obviously a gamble, as technically he looks good, but whether he can up the other aspects of his game we’ll see. Personally I think he will; the Championship is better suited to technical players than L1.
Ostergard is an improvement on a position I feel we’re already strong in anyway.
We’ve kept all of our permanent stands outs from last year and signed one that wasn’t (O’Hare) and the squad has bags of potential that will hopefully continue to develop this year; playing against better players on better pitches, after a really confidence boosting season, combined with the team unity and familiarity all holds us in good stead.
The big gap is a striker, I wasn’t always convinced about Godden last year but he did his job in scoring goals, so who’s to say he can’t step up. I’m a Bakayoko fan, as I see the potential there, but this year he needs to combine all those attributes else he won’t last long. Biamou is a great option to have as a super sub/different option - again he’s technically very sound so I believe he’ll step up. But ultimately we need another in, but so do the majority of teams in the world; everyone wants that 20 goal a season striker. Let’s be patient and see who MR/AV/CB have up their sleeves.
Top half finish this year, play offs next.
I would say we’re getting there
McCallum was a loss, but while I think he’ll go far, his boots aren’t the biggest to fill. He improved as the season went on, but he wasn’t an absolute stand out for me nor absolutely pivotal to our success. The key is whether Giles is a good enough replacement; going forward I’d say yes, but defensively no. Fortunately playing three at the back mitigates that somewhat, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mason play more this year.
Walsh is a big loss, but let’s not forget some people weren’t sure of him at first and it took a while for people to see how good he was. Hamer is an unknown but he looked good against Rangers. We don’t know if he’ll be an improvement yet, but let’s be optimistic and assume he is. And let’s not rule out a Walsh return just yet.
I wouldn’t compare Westbrooke and Hillsner, they seem different players to me. Hillsner is obviously a gamble, as technically he looks good, but whether he can up the other aspects of his game we’ll see. Personally I think he will; the Championship is better suited to technical players than L1.
Ostergard is an improvement on a position I feel we’re already strong in anyway.
We’ve kept all of our permanent stands outs from last year and signed one that wasn’t (O’Hare) and the squad has bags of potential that will hopefully continue to develop this year; playing against better players on better pitches, after a really confidence boosting season, combined with the team unity and familiarity all holds us in good stead.
The big gap is a striker, I wasn’t always convinced about Godden last year but he did his job in scoring goals, so who’s to say he can’t step up. I’m a Bakayoko fan, as I see the potential there, but this year he needs to combine all those attributes else he won’t last long. Biamou is a great option to have as a super sub/different option - again he’s technically very sound so I believe he’ll step up. But ultimately we need another in, but so do the majority of teams in the world; everyone wants that 20 goal a season striker. Let’s be patient and see who MR/AV/CB have up their sleeves.
Top half finish this year, play offs next.
Any clues on the Striker BawtryNeal ?Judge and make a comment when the transfer window is closed.
I am as excited to see the year on year development of a youthful team and to see what success the continuity of a settled squad brings as I am about big name or big money signings. I’m still flip flopping between being the surprise package in the league and being over taken by Sheff Wednesday before the end of October!
Any clues on the Striker BawtryNeal ?
Are the rumours the same names we have mentioned before ?Only rumours, nothing concrete.
The waiting and anticaipation is half the fun.
It's like when you meet a new lady. The anticipation is sometimes better than the actual act.
Doubt he's anywhere near our affordability but Forestieri is a decent playerBe thankful we’re not Sheff Wed. Season starts in two weeks and they have 1 striker, an over the hill Jordan Rhodes on mega money. Starting on -12 and convincing players to go there is going to be one hell of a task.
Only rumours, nothing concrete.
The waiting and anticaipation is half the fun.
It's like when you meet a new lady. The anticipation is sometimes better than the actual act.
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