Leysboy
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As far as the RB position goes, we did offer Columbus Crew a good bid for Cadden and they rejected it. We moved on to the next target O’Donnell and he didn’t want to leave Scotland, so it wasn’t for trying. Sam Long has been very good for us this season against massive clubs ie Man City, West Ham, and Newcastle. He hasn’t let the occasions get to him, and he’s slowly maturing into a quality RB. It’s a great opportunity for him to get the number 2 shirt for next season if he can stay consistent for the remainder of this campaign. I also think we are good in the centre of defence. I like Moore a lot, and I think he will only get better. When Mous has played he’s been outstanding, and probably had one of his best seasons for along time. Dickie is well Rob Dickie. Brilliant centre half, and has stepped up even more since Nelson departed in the summer. Ruffels is a solid LB at this level, and chips in with the odd important goal. Yes it’s not is natural position, but he applies himself superbly.
If we slip away from the promotion pack, or the playoff chase, at least we are near enough safe already. Three wins away from the magical 50. So there’s opportunities to play youngsters, just like we did last season giving Nico Jones some game time, and he did well for such a young lad. So there is no need to panic, although I understand some people’s frustration. Yes it would of been nice to bring in a striker too, but we have Taylor who will always score goals, and is a proven predator at this level. Mackie won’t score enough goals, and never has! But I love him for that great goal against Bradford that was so important, and his shithousery is second to none. Agyei is raw, but young and will develop as time goes on, and has shown glimpses of what he can do from time to time. Very pacey and will get better.
Finding strikers that score 20+ a season doesn’t guarantee success. We have players that chip in all over the pitch. Henry being the main one! So let’s not be to down hearted, and see what happens. It could be worse, and has been in the past!
If we slip away from the promotion pack, or the playoff chase, at least we are near enough safe already. Three wins away from the magical 50. So there’s opportunities to play youngsters, just like we did last season giving Nico Jones some game time, and he did well for such a young lad. So there is no need to panic, although I understand some people’s frustration. Yes it would of been nice to bring in a striker too, but we have Taylor who will always score goals, and is a proven predator at this level. Mackie won’t score enough goals, and never has! But I love him for that great goal against Bradford that was so important, and his shithousery is second to none. Agyei is raw, but young and will develop as time goes on, and has shown glimpses of what he can do from time to time. Very pacey and will get better.
Finding strikers that score 20+ a season doesn’t guarantee success. We have players that chip in all over the pitch. Henry being the main one! So let’s not be to down hearted, and see what happens. It could be worse, and has been in the past!