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Fugazi
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Quite a few posts on here today about the need for a huge change to the squad but, given the decent (if inconsistent) form since March, do we really need wholesale changes?
I'm happy with Cole as a keeper, and there can't be too many complaints with Berry, Max, Bhasera and Nelson as defenders supplemented by Branston and Wotton, both of whom I would retain for another year. Not convinced by Charles personally though.
Midfield was ok, but Cox was the main reason behind our improvement - his injury may have an impact on potentially signing him, but he would be a big player for us.
Hourihane is worth a place in the line-up, Young is a good sub, who I think will be a better player in a team that is not constantly fighting for its life and can take the game to the opposition, and Gurrieri was quality away from home and definitely worth retaining.
Not a fan of PCH but, in fairness, he did make an impact on occasion from the bench.
Joe Bryan would start every game as he is quality going forward and tracking back, but doubtful that Bristol will release him now they've dropped a division.
Not sure about Lowry's situation, and not seen enough of him to rate him but the Chesterfield fans I spoke to before out game loved him.
The key to our midfield for me is Cox - if he returns to full fitness and we can get him he would be a great signing.
Main issue was clearly our forwards. Griffiths, Madjo, Ugwu, Chadwick, Feeney tells its own story, and I agree that our squad needs an overhaul in terms of strikers. I would persevere with Reid as he was a handful, but not likely to be the answer in terms of 20 goals a season. Lecointe and Harvey on the bench are good options and hopefully Harvey can get more game time next season if we're not fighting for our lives again.
For me I would release Chadwick and Feeney and focus on getting 2 strikers in to supplement Reid and the 2 youngsters on the bench.
As I said, I don't think we are miles away from having a decent team, but a lot is dependant on whether we can sign the likes of Cox, Bryan and Reid. Happy with the defence, midfield is ok, but the attack needs an overhaul.
Just an opinion folks....
I'm happy with Cole as a keeper, and there can't be too many complaints with Berry, Max, Bhasera and Nelson as defenders supplemented by Branston and Wotton, both of whom I would retain for another year. Not convinced by Charles personally though.
Midfield was ok, but Cox was the main reason behind our improvement - his injury may have an impact on potentially signing him, but he would be a big player for us.
Hourihane is worth a place in the line-up, Young is a good sub, who I think will be a better player in a team that is not constantly fighting for its life and can take the game to the opposition, and Gurrieri was quality away from home and definitely worth retaining.
Not a fan of PCH but, in fairness, he did make an impact on occasion from the bench.
Joe Bryan would start every game as he is quality going forward and tracking back, but doubtful that Bristol will release him now they've dropped a division.
Not sure about Lowry's situation, and not seen enough of him to rate him but the Chesterfield fans I spoke to before out game loved him.
The key to our midfield for me is Cox - if he returns to full fitness and we can get him he would be a great signing.
Main issue was clearly our forwards. Griffiths, Madjo, Ugwu, Chadwick, Feeney tells its own story, and I agree that our squad needs an overhaul in terms of strikers. I would persevere with Reid as he was a handful, but not likely to be the answer in terms of 20 goals a season. Lecointe and Harvey on the bench are good options and hopefully Harvey can get more game time next season if we're not fighting for our lives again.
For me I would release Chadwick and Feeney and focus on getting 2 strikers in to supplement Reid and the 2 youngsters on the bench.
As I said, I don't think we are miles away from having a decent team, but a lot is dependant on whether we can sign the likes of Cox, Bryan and Reid. Happy with the defence, midfield is ok, but the attack needs an overhaul.
Just an opinion folks....