We’re in good form, but Allen, Sheaf, Eccles and Lati to cover the 2 CM positions is just not good enough nor deep enough. Bare in mind Lati needs to cover RB and CB too.
I think the best we can hope for is getting him to agree to a 1 year extension. That way it doesn't stop him going in the summer if he's got better options but the club will at least get something back by way of a fee. At the end of the day he's got to do what's best for him but I would hope that the club standing buy him through his injuries would go at least some way towards a compromise
You always need better players.
Goes to show how far the club has come in a very short space of time. We are genuinely looking forward to new signings as they are likely to be owned by the club. COH signing would be the icing on the cake.
Similarly the club is entitled to have some caution after the injury he had
Yep exactly, timing is terrible for the club. 18 month out and barely a couple of months for them to asses where he is at form and fitness wise. If the rumour that he wants to match the highest earners are true then I can't see us taking on that risk.
What position and what would be different?
Bang on.
The squad looks healthy at the minute with no injuries (which is unheard of). As soon as three or four get injured it becomes a different story.
Agree. However if COH signs and we bought a CM I think we’d be complete for now.
I’m certain Mark Robins knows that.
All positions could be upgraded though. We don't own the best player in the world in any position!
Think we need a long term back up/compete with Collins . Centre back I would like us to sign a Brekalo type as well as Binks . Not sure we are that desperate for a left back but we do need a similar striker to Simms to play up top.
Absolutely but in the short term left back isn't a massive priority, for all the negativity about DaSilva he is a more than adequate back up
Yeah I get that but they don't come up often in January . Brekalo could be an exception as the Norwegian league has finished but generally it is loans or short term deals in the January window
He could have a decent game but always make one big mistake.
Will be interesting to see what level Panzo plays at once his contract runs out at Forest. Possibly another move abroad.
That would be fine, but doesn't solve the problem of what to do if Haji or Tats aren't available for any reason (including international duty). A forward who can play wide both sides would be a better 'utility' signing atm.
Yes we basically have four players for three positions. It's certainly the area that needs strengthening. Wright and Sakamoto are playing really well but they can't play every match.
