I mentioned earlier in the window that I was concerned with the talk of bringing 4 or 5 or more in. In part because we’ve got a massive squad anyway and I worry about how minutes can be shared with only 16 or so games left, also because we’re really onto a good thing with what’s already in the building. Got a cracking team spirit (the importance of which can’t be underestimated), players that are well drilled and know their place in the system and no little talent that’s only going to benefit and develop further by being allowed exposure and game time. I really didn’t want that disrupted in a short termist promotion grab.
On that basis, I’m delighted with the window - less is more - I think we’ve got the balance right in supplementing what we already had rather than risking stifling it. I’d have liked to have kept hold of Aouchiche due to his versatility (and because I think he’s a good player and a good lad) but I understand it would be unfair on him when he’s unlikely to get much game time and a bit pointless when RLB doesn’t really trust/rate him.
Gutted about Dodds going though, biggest risk to our progress in the rest of the season for me. Wish him all the best none the less.
On that basis, I’m delighted with the window - less is more - I think we’ve got the balance right in supplementing what we already had rather than risking stifling it. I’d have liked to have kept hold of Aouchiche due to his versatility (and because I think he’s a good player and a good lad) but I understand it would be unfair on him when he’s unlikely to get much game time and a bit pointless when RLB doesn’t really trust/rate him.
Gutted about Dodds going though, biggest risk to our progress in the rest of the season for me. Wish him all the best none the less.
