robbiez666
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Two very different things and looking at the squad there are a few positions we need to fill.
Working off the basis of 3 keepers, 2 in each position, extra striker and a utility man. Also making the assumption that C. Robinson and Freeman will not be around.
GK Ramsdale, Foderingham, Moore
LWB Stevens
LCB JoC, Robinson
CB Egan, Jags
RCB Bash, Rodwell
RWB Baldock
LCM Fleck, Osbourn
DCM Norwood
RCM Berge, Lunny
ST McBurnie, Sharp
ST Mousset, McGoldrick
That's a squad of 20
Having a think about all the ramifications, I'd say our biggest priorities are:
1. CB capable of covering CB and RCB. If Egan or Bash get serious injuries I'm not convinced their understudies can cover for an extended period.
2. RWB - There's currently no cover there. We used Slater against Dundee but he's nowhere near.
3. ST - We really need someone who can last 90 minutes regularly. I'd argue that our only two reliable strikers are McBurnie and McGoldrick for both performance and stamina and that's a push.
4. CM - I'd suggest we could use a creative midfielder. Lunny may or may not go but he's the only one really contributing enough from midfield (in terms of goals and assists). You would assume if anything happened to Norwood that Berge would drop there.
5. LWB - We can't just rely on Osbourn as he might be needed in the centre.
So, I think we need to sign 5 players. Unless we're signing someone under 21, then we can't really sign more than that if no one leaves. You could cut that to 4 by signing a maidfielder who is able to play on the left side as well, if needed.
Working off the basis of 3 keepers, 2 in each position, extra striker and a utility man. Also making the assumption that C. Robinson and Freeman will not be around.
GK Ramsdale, Foderingham, Moore
LWB Stevens
LCB JoC, Robinson
CB Egan, Jags
RCB Bash, Rodwell
RWB Baldock
LCM Fleck, Osbourn
DCM Norwood
RCM Berge, Lunny
ST McBurnie, Sharp
ST Mousset, McGoldrick
That's a squad of 20
Having a think about all the ramifications, I'd say our biggest priorities are:
1. CB capable of covering CB and RCB. If Egan or Bash get serious injuries I'm not convinced their understudies can cover for an extended period.
2. RWB - There's currently no cover there. We used Slater against Dundee but he's nowhere near.
3. ST - We really need someone who can last 90 minutes regularly. I'd argue that our only two reliable strikers are McBurnie and McGoldrick for both performance and stamina and that's a push.
4. CM - I'd suggest we could use a creative midfielder. Lunny may or may not go but he's the only one really contributing enough from midfield (in terms of goals and assists). You would assume if anything happened to Norwood that Berge would drop there.
5. LWB - We can't just rely on Osbourn as he might be needed in the centre.
So, I think we need to sign 5 players. Unless we're signing someone under 21, then we can't really sign more than that if no one leaves. You could cut that to 4 by signing a maidfielder who is able to play on the left side as well, if needed.