That’s where the problem lies. When was the last time we signed the ‘right’ players? The last 3 transfer windows have been really poor. Who’s came in and instantly made an impact? There’s only really Jobe and being honest he’s played far too much football this season, been garbage for long spells. The striker situation is a shambles too. There’s no doubt we’ll lose Clarke and imo we’ll be very lucky to keep Dan Neil. I’d want those replacing properly. We lack leadership. I’d like to see at least 5 players who’ve done it at this level before, signed. Big changes for me would be having a starting XI of decent age and experience at this level. Not lining up with a bunch of bairns week in, week out. The right manager/coach is the most important though, absolutely.
I agree about last 3 windows but weve also had 2 very good summer windows the 2 before that - thats me clinging to hope My point is that while it might seem big changes, we are only a good window away from competing - that is very very do-able Last summer was a bad window and it meant we had a poor year so a good one can change that I think there will be big changes this summer in terms of key positions - head coach and likely a director of football but on the field i honestly dont believe its big The core of our team is still good and when you sign young players you hope they kick on each season, so hopefully the likes of Jobe, rigg, adil, pembele, ba, mundle etc will all be better next season with a full yr or more under their belts I know how much clubs fortune changes with just 1 good appointment and thats where we are. Beale was the opposite of that for us and set us back. A good appointment changes everything, so while it is a big decision, i dont believe big changes are needed (every tranfser window is big imo) This summer is no doubt a huge summer and one we have to get spot on
Ultimately, I just want SAFC to compete and for us to have some hope heading towards the end of a season. Last year was great, this year really poorly. Fingers crossed we nail the coach appointment. That would be a good start.
Agreed, i think a positive annoucement on thr manager front will give us something to be excited about I also think the order of announcing signings is important this summer. I honestly dont mind us signing a couple exciting young players but those type of signings will be better annouced after championship ready players are announced For example if we are signing chris willock, announcing him as our 1st signing will give us all a boost that theyve learnt from previous mistakes Im excited about the summer window, but as a scout i alway am!! Its our opportunity to improve and set us up for this season
Usually, I quite like all the suspense around appointing a manager but this time, I just want it done and I'm getting a bit bored of the speculation. The sooner someone is in the better. If we have to wait a little bit longer for the right candidate though, I can accept that. Better than them appointing the first person that is available.
Yes,agree,but we can't have it going on and on. I don't know when the European leagues finish,so it may have to wait for that,but I'm dreading a delay.
Speaking of Gelhardt - I’d imagine he’ll definitely be leaving Leeds this summer. Only featured in 9 league games this season (mostly a few minutes off the bench), and turns 22 at the weekend. He needs to be playing football.
Nope Donald sold it for 100k. We were due a sell on percentage or a lumper if he signed a new deal. Donald approached Everton to scrape together what money he could so they offered us the 100k instead and he took it
