Some reactions to this potential signing really highlights a lack of football intelligence from some of our fans.
Last season we were dependant on a settled 11, as soon as that was broken we struggled. Injuries, suspension, fatigue, etc.
We had adequate cover in some positions that allowed us to put sticking plasters in place on occasions. Unfortunately towards the back end of the season they were more like bandages and we faded away.
Had we had a stronger SQUAD then I have no doubt we would have finished higher.
Our wing-backs played virtually the entire season without competition and no doubt suffered from fatigue in turn impacting form.
We were reliant on Basham playing that role for the entire season - rarely getting subbed or rested.
Norwood - form was up and down, but again having to play every game.
We could go on.
The signings of the two Derby players are so perfect its a masterstroke from CW. Tailor made for that wing back role, young and with no pressure to be first choice immediately. These positions are now the strongest area of our squad. It gives CW the option to comfortably pick and choose games for rotation, or making substitutions to limit minutes and prevent fatigue. Its a great transfer for us.
Ampadu - an international player that gets nothing but plaudits for his performances at that level, is coming in with the ability to cover a specialist RCB role and defensive midfielder role. We have one specialised defensive midfielder and he's injured (Berge). Our only other player capable of stepping into that role during a game...Chris Basham.
What cover do we currently have for this? No one.
Stop worrying or thinking about which players drop out for new ones. Its silly to think like that.