As we all know, we had absolute pittance to spend in the summer, compared to some of the teams around us. My question is, do we currently have that strength in depth to cover injuries or do we need to bring reinforcements in January? Also, will there be money available in January?
i think we got cover in nearly every position dude as weve been tested already in certain areas, but if not we have the players that will play out of position for the best of the team.......for me if NW thinks he can add in January he will but he`s a wise old fox and I think he got most bases covered already.......I do wonder what his stats are since he`s taken over the managers job? me im happy I don't wont anything for xmas apart from the core of a terrys orange socks pants and slippers
Agree aber...adding uneccessary players will only jeopardise the tremendous spirit we've got in squad. Maybe time to invest in a couple of youngsters with premiership potential...ones for the future if you like (now where have I heard that before)!?!
........and me too. When I look at our defence, I think we'd need to spend a shed load to get anyone better than we've got. Midfield is more or less sorted within the existing squad. Hoilett and Mendez out wide have been a revelation this season and we've still got Kadeem to come back. It would be big bucks again to improve on them. Up front could be an area to look at, but I'd rather like to think that Zohore/Ward/Bogle and even Healey frontline could stay fit and do the business unless Tan gives Warnock very big warchest in January - and I can't see that happening. Good thread Jay.
an additional left back and left wing is all I can think of, but wouldn't be too upset if we got neither. Everytime someone is out, Colin cons an existing player into performing well out of position. I do despair sometimes though. Bruno at right back, Bamba in midfield, Paterson on the right wing. How are we going to win games with tactics like that? Who is this cowboy? What does he know about football? Play players in their right position. Nothing else is good enough. Warnock out!!!
Good thread Jay. I can't see Colin spending money in January prices go mental with those close to the drop spending silly money. I can see him waiting to see who is available on loan or free agents and pick one or two of the best.
On the other hand I can see a few PL sides coming in for the likes of: Manga, Bamba, Hoilett, Gunnar, NML etc. Can't see us selling mind....but you never know?
It' s been said that it would take silly money for us to better what we already have. We'd therefore have to sell players for silly money plus a bit for it to make sense. Think tan is enjoying the season so will take Warnock's lead on selling.
There are a few fringe players that could go and the likes of Feeney back to Backburn, but I doubt any fees and wage savings would be on a scale that would release sufficient funds for a player(s) of a better standard than we've already got. To improve quality, Tan would have to sanction some capital spend and that could jeopardise the fine line that is the FFP rules. We sailed pretty close for a couple of years and seem to have got back on track. Now that the revised FFP rules allow a three year period to accrue the £39M losses allowed rather than the £13M per year, it would be a massive gamble to spend heavily now and fail to go up. There are other clubs trying it, Wolves and Derby for instance, but someone is going to get burned.
Does the situation with Gunnars contract change anyones views on this? Should we take what we can for him in January? Would we need to replace him? Or do we keep hold of him and hope he stays with hopefully the carrot of another season in the top flight to come? He's not the sort to let his performance levels drop due to contract issues is he? So based on that I would keep him. The way things are going we don't need any disruption.
Whatever Gunner does I wouldn't criticise him - unless he signs for the Jack's of course. He has given us 7 years of loyalty and commitment and seen his stock rise due to Iceland's success. I guess he wants another stab at the Prem or other top European league. Promotion for us would satisfy that need. Hopefully he will review his stance once our outlook for the rest of the season becomes a bit clearer in January.
I don't see us selling unless silly money is mentioned mate. I genuinely think (for the 1st time in a long time) that we have a decent strike force in Ken, Ward and Bogle, fair play to Ward and Bogle who have stepped up to the plate and taken their chances.
