Originally Posted by
gkotw
I think it's highly unlikely we will be looking to bring in another striker in january. Whether we like it or not, warne is going to play with one up top and a full, busy midfield behind and supporting.
That one up top has to be capable of harrying defenders, taking a proper kicking and getting on with, being good in the air, making the ball stick and bringing others into play. I can say in all honesty I'm yet to see anyone better at that job than smudger. If you want that player to also knock 20+ goals per season in, then you've pretty much got alan shearer in his pomp. And such a player wouldn't be with us for very long.
What I'd like to see is an experienced wily old campaigner whos "been there, seen it, done it" midfielder, whos legs haven't quite packed in just yet. Think back to tony grealish, steve thompson, carl robinson, jody morris. It wasn't just how good they were with their calm assurance and superb footballing brains. It was the impact they had on the team as a whole. If we could bring such a type in now then you just watch the difference in players such as towell, vaulks. Williams, newell, etc.
Its a big ask I know, but every now and then the millers surprise us and bring a real diamond in.