Yeah, I think Quinniesta will be his direct replacement. Though if we are to make use of loans, I would use it on a similar midfielder. Holtby?
At the moment it looks like Quinn and Boyd for that role, with Ince and Aluko featuring more up front. If Hernandez signs that'll probably mean Ince being utilised in the 'hole'.
Ince has said before his 'favourite position' is Wing or No.10. In the hole he could be given a good go at it, with Quinniesta & Meyler as alternatives, depending on the physicality and set up of the opposite team.
Im pretty sure there is a replacement coming in, probably only if we stay in europe though, my guess is amalfitano
Holtby is a very poor player in the PL, not sure if you've seen him play, but this would be terrible!
No! Hes not at west ham, I think bruce is a big fan, expect him and a CM, I fancy boyd to go out on loan, was poor against arsenal in fa cup and sheff utd, and has had a poor start!
^I don't think he'd be that bad^ With quinniesta playing well (and options in Boyd and Aluko) all we really need is another body and I think holtby can fill that role and probably do a job in the process
Surely Hernandez takes Ince role as second striker, and Ince takes Quinn's role as Snoddy's replacement?
Holtby would be a great loan signing and with our spurs connection and his hull connection wouldn't be completely out the equation