Originally Posted by
AucklandRover
Champs - you're putting words into my mouth. I haven't said DROP anyone. My argument all along has been that I am pretty happy with what we've got.
After the new signings arrived, the only areas I could see where we genuinely needed cover were for the traditional centre-forward, and the skilful winger. As things have developed, I don't even think the winger is absolutely essential any more, as we have plenty of pace up front with Dack, Armstrong and Palmer, while Bennett looks as good as ever, even up a division. That just leaves cover in the "hold-up" centre-forward position for DG - which is exactly what Gallagher provides.
I have no idea why you brought in Jerome. My only comment on that thread was that I'd be damned glad when the whole transfer rumour charade was over.
Where have I said that someone should make way for Gallagher? Nowhere! Not once! I was talking all along about the concept of cover. You are the one who is keener to ring the changes! I was happy with what we've got.
I totally agree that we CAN play without a traditional centre-forward, but Mowbray himself repeated, just yesterday, that in some matches, Graham would be first choice. That being the case, we need someone who can do the same job if he's injured.
If you're saying that having a second target-man is a waste, then I could put the argument that getting a fourth fast, fluid secondary striker to go with Dack, Armstrong and Palmer is redundant too! Same logic.
In fact, I'm not saying that. My argument is, quite simply, that if it did come down to either/or, I would prefer Gallagher because he covers a role for which we only have only one contender at the moment - a man in his thirties who rarely plays the whole 90 minutes.
I honestly don't know why this makes you so heated.