A plan for Jan (6 replies)
This is all based on the assumption we continue with SC's 4-3-3 which seems to suit us.
Out: Jenkinson; Nsue; NDoye; Juke; Morrison
Why? We only need 2 right backs. Jenkinson & Nsue must be on £50K a week between them, JDC is adequate back up. If the Arse won't have Jenkinson back send JDC to league one loan. Nsue tries hard but he's not very good. Get rid.
N'Doye is crap. TBF he's improved from really really shit but he's still crap. He's on a wedge. Get rid. I'd keep Gleeson and Lowe cos we need cheap cover.
Juke - tries hard but not good enough at this level. He must be on 15K a week as well. Get rid.
Morrison - out of favour and TBF I'd quite happily go with Wes Harding as back up - providing we sign a left sided centre half (see below).
THat should save us £100K a week of the wage bill which I would spend in this order of priority.
1. A creative Centre mid / No 10. I'm not gonna name names but somebody in the Bryan Hughes mold. Like Fabrinni, if he hadn't transpired to be shit. Or Jon Toral.
2. A wide player. Not a winger but somebody to compete with Boga (who's still learning), Maghoma (who's inconsistent) and Jota (who's inconsistent). Another creative player who can get in the box from wide.
3. Left sided centre back. I know Dean's ace but he's right footed and Roberts isn't totally convincing yet....we need cover here.
I wouldn't bother with a centre forward. Gallagher and Adams between them will get enough goals if we create enough chances. Plus Vasell to come back next season when Gallagher goes.