Quote Originally Posted by mickd1961 View Post
If we go up where do we go recruitment wise?

The thought of losing Diagana or Pereira ( depending on the exact terms we took him on ) would leave a huge gap in the side.

There’s much to do in my opinion,we have that look of last season’s Norwich side and they’re finding the Prem more than tough.

I’m hopeful we won’t go down the route of Prem old boys looking for a last pay day or the perennial type of player who moves amongst relegation candidates,the likes of Dawson are to be avoided.

I’d hope we stick with more youthful players and up and coming lads.

Bowen at Hull strikes me as a player we should already be looking at for January never mind next season.

Jude Bellingham at Blues is a youngster we should be looking to steal.

I’d like to keep Diagana even though the price will make the Chink’s eyes water.

I’m sure you regulars will have seen players who you think we should be looking at?
I agree with your sentiments, but will Periera, Diangana, other good Championship players be able to do it in the Prem week in, week out?
Its very hit & miss, some do some dont

You only have to switch off for 5 minutes and you are 2-0 down and with our passing it around the back we will be constantly chasing games and getting picked off.

Ferguson for example looks class, but if he has 3 games in 2 weeks against Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City and gets run ragged will they feel as confident in their abilities?
Thats the issue with younger inexperienced players, the inconsistency and they arent as developed in their own belief or support structure to bounce back or find a way to play through poor form

I have a feeling we need to prepare to yo yo and try and keep the spine of the squad like we did before, until we build the experience & quality, We need to do that with a mix of young players and seasoned Prem players

But like you I dont want old mercenaries