LeftSideBoy
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George Thorne is a risk not worth taking when you consider his injuries, his expected wage and then the fact we have arguably the best midfield in League1.It's still about getting the right balance. Look at what we get from the likes of Eastwood, Mous, Henry and Mackie despite knowing that we'll probably not get any resale returns. We've got more saleable assets than we've probably ever had, but their development and value will increase because of the oldies and crocks that you deride.
Matty Taylor however, is a player that would, without any doubt, add goals to the team and if you want to win the league or challenge for promotion, you need players like that. His goal per game ratio at this level is unreal and after the first three performances this season (without a goalscorer), the thought of having him here, genuinely excites me!
I am absolutely not saying abandon the model we have in place. The reason we are able to even discuss signing Taylor is because we have stuck to it. I just feel, at this point, this is a financial risk worth taking, when you consider the huge rewards it could bring to the club.
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