So it appears we are in for a decent if not total rebuild. We shall see.
I think it's fair to say Evo is a more central minded manager. He's gone with 3-4-1-2 a lot this season and 3-4-3 in more aggressive games. He also used Tavs, Pringle and one or two others to add some wingplay to what was others wise a very middle 50% of the pitch style of play. I don't mind that.
Theres a fair few players in League One at lower level clubs that look like they could be worth having a proper, proper look at. They'd likely suit how I suspect will setup. I've seen a fair few league one games at Barnsley and others this season so based on what I've seen and the stats I've posted a few names here.
BACK : 3/4 needed.
It's obvious to me we need at least two new CBs with Hall, possibly Morrison on their way out.
I suspect Cohen will survive with us another season but Id imagine we would need LB/LWB player too. We certainly need a RB/RWB in.
MIDDLE : 4 Needed
Cafu is leaving. Teihi is rumoured to be requesting to leave. That leaves us short in the middle and we desperately need a Barlaser type passer and someone akin to Frecks who can bomb forward. I would've imagined Rathbone will be going - Derby most likely. Ferguson might also be leaving.
FORRUDS: 2 Needed
Hugill should be released (suspect hell stay though)
Eaves will probably go.
Nombe will be staying on.
Kayode needs to go for his own sake.
That means we need a target man and someone quite pacey who can drift wide akin to Agard.
TARGETS:
So, who's out there that I've watched and liked, and who's stats look good and would be affordable?
KEEPER:
Just sign Vickers. Viktor will be off to Derby, Blades, Wednesday take your pick.
BACK:
Not a clue. I've not seen anyone that's stood out to me.
MIDDLE:
Ethan Chislett (Vale)
Seen him three times and impressed each time. Get him signed. Good assists and has scored a fair few all in a relegated team. Can pass and can switch. Tracks back a little to help out. Won't want to be in League Two now they are down. Number one target if you ask me.
Lasse Sørensen (Imps)
Seen twice and I think against us. Can play on either wing and either wing back. Can cross better than what we have and can be versatile up and down the wings and tuck back to soak up pressure. Ideal signing for Warney's style but would do well with us I suspect. Good solid assists and can hit screamers.
Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)
Talisman for Oxford. Gets forward and stuck in. Very much attack minded. Would be a Frecks type for us and might fancy something other than League One. Has apparently told the manager he wants a fresh start.
UP FRONT:
Jamie Reed (Stevenage)
I don't think he'd be a long term solution but Evo knows him and he's been banging them in. Combined with Nombe and a battling type striker that's a good set of scoring ability for a promotion push.