I assume we’re waiting to offload first
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Very happy with the two brought in in what we know have been problem areas for us.
An attacking right back and a proven striker at this level are very welcome.
However, surely now the central midfield is a priority. Too many similarly paced players in there. Apart from Tomlin there's not much creativity or flair. I would be happy to see Pack shipped out, he's a very expensive and unnecessary midfield player.
So often last season we were static and couldn't change games unless Tomlin was fit and on form. We can't solely rely on him this season, so it would be nice to see some energy and drive in there.
I'd also say that despite the high number of wingers at the club - they are all a bit similar and inconsistent. It would be good to add some raw youthful pace to bench at least.
Thoughts?
I assume we’re waiting to offload first
Yeah I think a flair player to cover Tomlin should be looked at. Harris talks about Ralls in that 10 role as well but even though he has a goal in him isnt a flair player far more suited to the engine room or operating as box to box.
I reckon we could go with what weve got but ideally id like better back up for Moore , Tomlin cover and a back up right back.
We probably need to ship players out first.
Now weve got our right back I wouldnt be totally against giving Gunter a year.
Cauley Woodrow would be my pick to offer that option. Can play either up front or as an attacking midfielder and formed a good partnership with Moore during Barnsley's League One promotion season. He bagged 16 goals last season for arguably a poor Barnsley team, has to be worth a look.
Another RB is a must for me.If the kid gets injured it means Baccuna has to fill in and that in turn lessens the effectiveness of our midfield.
I've been saying this for a couple of months now, it's so obvious & natural it screams at you. He ticks every box, #10, striker, midfielder, goalscorer, flair player, 19 goals each as a pair two seasons ago. £2m~£2.5m should get him.
I also see that Wigan still owed Barnsley 60% of Moore's transfer fee, so we've basically paid Barnsley for him, so lets go get his partner.
Our problem area is midfield but close behind is the need for a left back, Bennett cannot defend and when he goes forward he can't cross a ball
Agree with virtually everything being said
It plain to see where we need strengthening
We need an attacking midfielder/no 10 and cover at right and left back. Also, although we have good players out wide they need to be more consistent rather than be replaced
Unlike some I am happy with the central midfielders, although if we could replace Pack with Ampadu on a years loan that would be the icing on the cake
It will be interesting to see how far Neil Harris and Steve Morison are able and willing to bring through our own youth players - in addition to getting Premier League young players on loan like Sanderson or Osei-Tutu.
So far this summer Harris has talked up Mark Harris (as a No 10), Ciaron Brown (as a CB - on loan at Livingston until January), Tom Sang and Tavio D'Almeira (both No 6?) as well as Joel Bagan (LB back on loan to Notts County?)
Then there are George Ratcliffe (GK - back from loan?), James Waite (a No 10 or 8?), Kieron Evans (is he a No 8?) and Taz Mayembe (wing) all around the first team squad.
If one or two of that lot are regulars in the match-day squad by the end of the season it will be real progress. I would rather see us grow our own (and accept that they will make some mistakes) than fill the squad with imports - unless they are real quality.
We are supposed to be interested in Sam Field from West Brom - 22 year old midfielder talked up by Tony Pulis 4 years ago!
https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/08/2...led-fantastic/
I see we've now also been linked with Matej Vydra for a small fee (cough £5m)! Woodrow is younger, cheaper & scores more goals!