Quote Originally Posted by swaledale View Post
Not much to disagree with, in defence of the loan signings, Roberts, Edmundson and Gregory aren't kids and I very much suspect it was a case of getting in who was available to increase the numbers.

I agree Kaz has turned out better than many thought, but was a panic buy and in reality is shining in a dreadful team, I can't fathom why we extended his contract at this stage, he is not going to improve next season and if we rely upon him as our striker then we are in for a torrid season, whatever league we are in.
Edmundson may be younger than you think...only 23.

I think giving CKR a contract was a good thing. He is, imo, one of only two contenders for ‘poty’...the other being Wisdom.
Given that he didn’t really get a chance until Rooney took over and, as you say, is playing in such a poor side with so little service, I don’t think he could have done much more.
If we go down he’ll be effective...possibly in partnership with Marriott (?)...up front. If we stay up and strengthen he’ll be a decent squad player even if only as a first hour/last thirty minute option.
Doubt, given the circumstances of his arrival, he’s on mega wages and he is one of the few who leads by example.