Originally Posted by
gkotw
Why the last 12 months? The one (which didnt materialise) which stands out is Yates from Forest.
We talked, and talked, and talked again to doidge, but just wanted a bit more time. Slightly beyond 12 months there was the Bogle saga, but the crem de la creme of dithering has to be good old stevie may. That was a disaster for all parties. He ended up choosing the wrong club. Evans would've got the best out of him in my opinion.
January deals are actually being done now up and down the league "in principle". You snooze, you lose.
Our scouting network is ok, we're not daft we know where the good players are. Historically the dithering occurred at the "terms" stage. Agreeing terms either with other clubs, or, more often with players is where we've dithered. Nobody wants us to spend recklessly, however history shows we simply dont understand the market place in which we attempt to shop. But TS says weve learned lessons. So, let's see.
My main worry this time is the supposed voluntary wage cap placed by warney. I understand the reasons behind it, but better players simply demand higher wages. And surely we all want to see us growing as a team and club? Being able to manage the existing players having a sulk because a new player is signed on higher wages is, in my humble opinion, part and parcel of being a modern day football manager.