I agree we need more squad depth... I think we avoid relegation just by adding Howe, plus we added quality to the first team to further distance us from that last season. This season's additions have further increased the quality available, and allowing for a reasonable (not unfairly harsh) run on injuries, we can get 7th - 9th.
Potentially... But I don't think that 1 year ago, that was anyone's aim, or expectation. Failure to reach Europe this season or to spunk a ton more trying = lack of ambition? Listen to the messages that the manager, and the owners have consistently delivered. Slow, controlled build. Our progress to date is in line with, or ahead of my expectations personally.
I agree and have consistently stated that, in my opinion, a high quality CDM to protect the back 4, allowing Bruno to play with even more freedom, and right side AM/RW. If we are in a good position come Jan, we might have a better chance of snagging who we actually want in those roles long term. If it takes till the summer, so be it. Squad players, fully agree that we need to upgrade moving forward, but that's for the summer. Next steps, for me, are the CDM / RW slots. Can't do it all at once. This is common sense, taking what's the best and available within long term budgets, not a lack of ambition.
I somewhat agree, it's failure should we finish bottom half with this team, squad... CLUB. I'm a bit lost on the points presented to be honest. I was shocked by your statement of the club's seeming lack of ambition, should we fail to sign exactly who you deem to be the correct player. Still am in honesty.
Of course we need to keep on bringing in players (and we will), but it doesn't need to be a conveyor belt. It will be best to be done in steps without unsettling the squad dynamic that was so impressive last season (and this). Without trying to sound too rude... This, in bold is total nonsense, borne only of what you assume to be the case. Bruno and Botman coming in to look and jump ship after a transfer window or two isn't our club.
Fully agree, but not spunking a massive amount on Maddison equalling us showing no ambition doesn't have much relevance to this. We can be close, or even make it with the squad we have. We can and likely will add in January. It might be who you want, but if it isn't, don't put that down to lack of ambition. That sort of thinking within the fanbase is dangerous, IMO. We're going to be led on a pretty fantastic journey by those that run the club. Let's not have a hissy fit about stuff that might not be on the precise timeline that we demand.
