This is potentially a very important signing. DT mentioned a while back in another thread how important the next few weeks are before the transfer window shuts. Several clubs will be unsettled (including us) with loads of speculation surrounding players up to the last moment. The first 5-6 games during august will be really important and may well set the tone for our season. Loads of important points to play for in these games. Now we have a forward who can really score goals at this level and who may also make it at a higher one.
I was caught between two minds all summer whether I wanted yet another clear out or some much needed stability. I applaud TF for acknowledging his previous mistakes and doing his best to remove the mercenaries. IMO we have added a good balance of youth and experience to our squad. Austin and Simpson will undoubtedly bring down our average age and are players we can develop over the coming years. Dunne was IMO a great signing and the fact that his contract is performance based reduces any real risk. Henry still baffles me but he may bring a Derry like resilience to the centre of our midfield. By the time we sell Jenas, Barton and perhaps Diakite, we may actually need somebody like him in the middle. He could yet be an important signing. Remember 46 games plus cup games is a hell of a long season. An all hands on deck approach will be needed.
I still would like to see a young CB, two fast wingers and another CF arrive with Anton, Barton and Diakite leaving.
Onwards and upwards.
