Fat bastard is at Rotherham though and he saw East play against Crawley last season, when East played frankly shockingly, so I can't see that happening. I rated East in the reserves, but whenever I've seen him play for the first team whether it be pre-season or cup game he's stood out as the weak link. Perhaps a loan would be helpful but I don't see him ever being Championship level. Don't think Bradley is up to it either, never really impressed me. Cooper on the other hand seems more likely to have the potential to be a decent player and I think Townsend looks really impressive. I know the old staff/development staff saw Townsend as the real star of the youngsters and from what I've seen I'd be inclined to agree. He was very good at Grimsby I am told, so I think he's earnt a loan to a League One club. I reckon he'll be our best left-back within a year or two.