I do agree to a certain extent Robin.
I think we need a higher level of quality.
But to think, Smallwood and Mulgrew haven't even kicked a ball for us this season. (actually it's alot longer)
Williams needs moving on imo .....Bell and Nyambe have made those positions their own now. We do NOT need Cunnigham back. Bennett can leave, I wouldnt be bothered to see Johnson go aswell.
I just don't see Wharton ever getting a game. Unless he has grown 3 foot and filled out.
Unsure about Grayson. He has missed all season, so he will not be next in line.
Over the season Downing has improved and I can now see what he brings. Maybe find another like him? But its all guess work, and taking a gamble. Johnson has been a real let down, Downing has been a success.
We can't rely on just youth, we need a balance.
For me the difference between another 10th-12th place finish or getting in the play-offs rides on if we can get Tosin back. He will be the difference. Or if we can get someone nearly as good.
I do feel we will start the season with a different Brereton. I would not be out rushing to buy a CF. We need to stick with Gallagher, him and Armstrong, backed up by Holtby. With may Butterworth and Vale starting to push.
Mols is due to step up at some point. Rankin Costello is also due a big season, like Travis this year, same with Buckley.