I have been reading with interest and some surprise the threads about who we would need next season to do well. Some of the players touted are no better than excellent Championship players or decent players who are at relegation threatened clubs this season in the Premier League.
Obviously Walker would be a fantastic buy (I can't see it happening) and maybe Doyle, but what we really need are two proven Premier League strikers, a proven, possibly ex-England central standard central midfielder, and the same with a centre half. Also, both full back positions need looking at, and we could either go the route of a Walker type full back and attack teams, or be defensive. Personally I would prefer to attack teams from full back positions.
Anyway, without having a spine in the team of real experience and quality, we will struggle I think. I am not saying ditch the lads who have done so well, I am saying ditch the squad players from this season and create more quality cover and competition.
The type (not necessarily these actual ones) of players we need in my opinion are Phil Neville, Michael Owen, Wayne Bridge etc...
Put them with some of our best players, plus a couple of talented youngsters who are great on the ball (Walker, O'Hara, maybe some talent from overseas) and we have a much better chance. I just think we need 2-4 real Premier class experienced players who would give it 100%.
Mat Mills, Grant Holt etc - totally unproven at Premier Level and not better than what we have I don't think. I'd prefer Heidar over Holt.
Anyway, isn't it great that we are talking about this kind of thing! Whoever we get, it proves to be an exciting summer and season (as long as we don't mess it up now!)
Obviously Walker would be a fantastic buy (I can't see it happening) and maybe Doyle, but what we really need are two proven Premier League strikers, a proven, possibly ex-England central standard central midfielder, and the same with a centre half. Also, both full back positions need looking at, and we could either go the route of a Walker type full back and attack teams, or be defensive. Personally I would prefer to attack teams from full back positions.
Anyway, without having a spine in the team of real experience and quality, we will struggle I think. I am not saying ditch the lads who have done so well, I am saying ditch the squad players from this season and create more quality cover and competition.
The type (not necessarily these actual ones) of players we need in my opinion are Phil Neville, Michael Owen, Wayne Bridge etc...
Put them with some of our best players, plus a couple of talented youngsters who are great on the ball (Walker, O'Hara, maybe some talent from overseas) and we have a much better chance. I just think we need 2-4 real Premier class experienced players who would give it 100%.
Mat Mills, Grant Holt etc - totally unproven at Premier Level and not better than what we have I don't think. I'd prefer Heidar over Holt.
Anyway, isn't it great that we are talking about this kind of thing! Whoever we get, it proves to be an exciting summer and season (as long as we don't mess it up now!)
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