by largetrousers »
30 Jan 2020 12:25
What we don't want is the recent run to peter out into another season of nothingness mid-table at best nonsense, when the maths suggest we are still in touching distance if we get our act together.
We have no idea what cash, if any, is available, and if that is forcing having to sell, get cheap players in, or loans.
We can all see that we need another forward who can hold the ball up, creates space, shows intelligent play and links up with others well for one of our other forwards to play off of. Those we've got fit aren't up to that job.
Risky with the stats not being great of late, but there is still a good player in Jordan Rhodes which sounds like he's potentially available for peanuts. Low risk punt i'd jump at that, with the right environment, style of play, fresh challenge etc, could be the missing cog.
Others have contracts due to expire this year like Shane Long, Andy Carroll, could easily do a job for us in the Championship but may not want to drop down. Has the Murray thing completely gone quiet, my concern is he's no spring chicken so need someone like him 3 years younger otherwise he won't be playing 90 mins each week.
In addition to an out an out forward, i'd also consider bringing Barrow back from his loan early (if there is a recall clause?) to give us something different, width, speed and balls into the box which we are lacking and would probably be the sort of thing that Puscas needs to thrive too. Although I heard his personality fit was a big issue too, but with a new manager players should get the chance to wipe that slate clean and prove their worth.