On the basis Dike is injured (probably until 2023) and we are looking at options like McBurnie (struggled since his big move from Swansea but maybe perfect for the likes of Wallace), Lucas Joao (injury prone) and Lewis Grabban (old as the hills but experienced), anyone else get the feeling we should have held onto Andy Carroll?

He could have been player of the season with some of his performances and would involve the other attacking midfielders like Diang, Wallace and Swift as well as scoring 10 or so himself.

Massive shame about Delap, but pleased he and Gayle are yet to score for Stoke yet (probably saving their goals for playing us!).


Just a thought.