For Dario’s £1million predictions to come true the transfer market is going to need a shot in the arm I think. If Pixie is rated at £750k, as reported elsewhere, then we don’t have a £1m player in our squad, I fear. I agree with everything you say about Charlie - he reminds me in so many ways of the player hereplaced, George Cooper. Cracking player on his day with goals and assists, just don’t expect much help defensively or great consistency.
I think Ainley has all the ability in the world and his performances, when available, this season have been better than last. Maybe the so called No 10 role suits him better than playing wide. There are also more sides playing football rather than setting out to stop us playing, which has given him more time to show his tricks. Finney looks a more complete player and is still really in his first season of being a regular starter. A late developer who will be worth more than either Charlie or Callum if he continues his upward trend and scores a few more.
Wintle is still our best player, imho, but nobody seems to want to pay good money for his sort of player. I’ll also throw young Offord into the mix as standing a chance if he carries on as he’s started, either at CB or RB - very calm player, reads the game well and knows how to tackle; just what you need in a defender.