by Agent Balti »
31 May 2011 10:06
I would like to think that we'd evolve personnel wise and tactically, especially once Long's gone. Whilst we've been reasonably successful with getting the ball up to the last third efficiently, it's extremely limited and obviously not good for ball retention. Hopefully, we'll be able to attract players with a bit more ball control and technical 'savvy'.
Others have pretty much summed up what's likely to happen. The obvious targets will no doubt move on, doubtless. What targets we have already remains to be seen. McDermott will have his thoughts on who he'd like to bring in if we were in this Division or the Prem.
For me, Federici can go any time he likes. Supremely overrated in my book. I will miss Long for his effort, improvement and heart. Kebe I will miss for those 'What's he going to do now?' moments. I doubt they'll go, but Griffin and Harte are obviously 'issues'. Cummings' improvement could push him ahead of Griff now, maybe. Karacan...people love him, but I have issues with his overall ability. Just doesn't seem to have enough guile despite his effort. Upfront we'll have a gap to fill with Long going...but we miss a pacy striker, we have done for years. Would be nice to change that, if we can.
We're still in semi-decent shape, don't get me wrong. Next season I think will be a transitional one (and who could really deal with Play-offs again, ffs?!) To that end...we'll probably looks like this, presuming 4-4-2. Come August though, this scenario could be way off beam.
McCarthy
Cummings
Harte
Mills
Pearce/Morrison
Leigertwood
Karacan/'Creative Midfielder'
McAnuff
New Winger
Hunt
Church