It’s a high risk signing and always was going to be. You assume Viveash recommended it as he could sort out the clear issues that are there - the big issue of lack of pace and fitness isn’t improving at all
He does run back, you see O'Hare winning the ball about 30 yards from our goal or at least pressuring a player so they run into Hamer or Sheaf. It can't be understated how much he's missed.
The results with and without o hare this season prove the point - there’s nothing like an adequate replacement for him available
On paper it all makes sense but Palmer in a 3 man midfield behind 2 strikers is problematic for me. He just doesn’t get back so Hamer has to do so much more defensive work, which I feel blunts his own game. Allen is like a bluebottle trapped in a greenhouse but it generally allows Hamer a bit more freedom. I think it would need us to go to a back 3 again and the wingbacks to really play in a midfield 4 and not a back 5 to work. And then there’s no room for Robins favourite Allen.
I haven't said he isn't missed. He's critical to how we play.
I said at the start of the season he'd instantly improve us and make us better when he returned from injury while the bedwetters were in full flow.
We don't have anyone like him so there's little point comparing them to O'Hare, all I said was that if we're playing two up front then Palmer would be the best option to play in the AM role.
If Robins is insistent on continuing with the current style another CAM has to be brought in. We obviously won't get anyone that's remotely close to O'Hare's calibre but we desperately need someone in there that's actually suited to the role - as Palmer just isn't.
regarding Panzo, he has the pedigree to become a good centre half, the trouble with him at the moment, he needs a leader next to him like Mcfadz, Doyle cetainly isn't one,well not yet anyway far to young, he was better when fadz was playing.
Spot on. I was hoping Rose would step up and do this role but unfortunately not. It’s why an experienced CB would’ve been top of my list of signings…not more wingbacks
Can only sign what’s there to be signed I guess.
You could get Porteous in from Hibs now for a small up front amount.
You could get Porteous in from Hibs now for a small up front amount.
Drop Robins an email.
He'll have far more attractive suitors I'd imagine.
From what I can see if anything it’s other Championship clubs and Udinese who would be doing it to get him to Watford on the cheap. Don’t try you don’t get though. It is at least worth making the effort and giving his agent something to think about.
Exactly - a far more attractive suitor. I think Blackburn are also in for him.
At this juncture it's pointless wasting time going after a player who realistically wouldn't ever sign for us given the level of clubs already interested. Even if it is a case of making a couple of phone calls.
Fair enough, but then I don’t know how we’re ever going to improve the squad if we give up when other Championship clubs are interested.
I'm not really saying that.
What I am saying though is that in the context of the current window, when time isn't exactly on the club's side, I wouldn't call it a prudent use of time to be making enquires for players that are actively being chased by clubs which would easily be able to double any salary offered by the club.
It's a pointless exercise.
One player in a key position who is available at a much reduced price simply because his contract’s up. King said it is worth investing in the right players-he is one.
It will be like this with any player we go for who is up to the standard
I don't really believe that we'll ever be in the market for a player like Porteous though. It's all well and good that his price tag is lower due to his expiring contract but his wages would probably still cause a significant roadblock, especially when multiple parties are interested in him.
Doug King taking a majority stake in the club frankly isn't likely to chance that. Well, that's my belief anyway.
Again fair enough. But we are going to be outbid for any decent player if that’s the case. And ultimately that’s why we are where we are with the current squad
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