Mellon gone and Hughes incoming

[weegiearab]

The Connolly and Pawlett deals suggest to me that they are seen as future mentors for our younger players and their role may involve a more active role in development. Not really stressed about keeping some senior players in and around the first team and them also playing their part in the squad.
Everything is suggesting that signings, change of management and the structure of the club is all about growing our own talent. Get this right with a balance of experience with youth and it could be good......but its a risky venture! The top league looks like a toughie next season and we can't run the risk of dropping down again as this would spell disaster/ruin!

[BackRowArab]

The Connolly and Pawlett deals suggest to me that they are seen as future mentors for our younger players and their role may involve a more active role in development. Not really stressed about keeping some senior players in and around the first team and them also playing their part in the squad.
Everything is suggesting that signings, change of management and the structure of the club is all about growing our own talent. Get this right with a balance of experience with youth and it could be good......but its a risky venture! The top league looks like a toughie next season and we can't run the risk of dropping down again as this would spell disaster/ruin!

That's exactly the reason. The club wants a group of 'leaders' to help with the young players developments. That's what Connolly, Reynolds, Pawlett, Butcher and Clark are there for.