biggymania
Well-Known Member
Sheaf's form has definitely dropped really since that cup run. I felt that summer was the time to sell him - with 2 years left on his deal and a lot of really positive performances and exposure. At that point though it felt really regrettable and disruptive but fitted the model we needed to follow. I felt we'd could get 15M or more, even.
Now though - his form dropped, a year older - more miles on the clock, more injuries - any decent offer we would be crazy not to take it.
Sheaf is an excellent CDM at Championship level - always available for the ball, head on a swivel - great awareness but unable to really progress the attack beyond just shifting the ball on to someone else. Now we're expected to be on the front foot in games and typically play against teams that sit deep, Sheaf can really struggle. And teams are happy to let him have the ball around the edge of the box because his shooting is really, really poor. You can probably count on one hand the number of shots he's had from those positions that trouble the keeper.
He's been a huge player for us over the years and was an absolute bargain. I'll be sad to see him go, he seems like a great professional, a nice guy who deserves more from his body to match his talent and application. Without a Hamer by his side, we needed more than he could give us. This would be a good deal for all parties if the price is right.
Now though - his form dropped, a year older - more miles on the clock, more injuries - any decent offer we would be crazy not to take it.
Sheaf is an excellent CDM at Championship level - always available for the ball, head on a swivel - great awareness but unable to really progress the attack beyond just shifting the ball on to someone else. Now we're expected to be on the front foot in games and typically play against teams that sit deep, Sheaf can really struggle. And teams are happy to let him have the ball around the edge of the box because his shooting is really, really poor. You can probably count on one hand the number of shots he's had from those positions that trouble the keeper.
He's been a huge player for us over the years and was an absolute bargain. I'll be sad to see him go, he seems like a great professional, a nice guy who deserves more from his body to match his talent and application. Without a Hamer by his side, we needed more than he could give us. This would be a good deal for all parties if the price is right.