Salfordwhite
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- Michael Ricketts
Luke McCoullough off to Glentoran very surprised..
if Woodward signs then not too bad a loss but if we end with any of potter, Perkins and danns and we don't sign woodyard then will be a blow.That’s disappointing about Luke but not disastrous. Time for MJ to start earning his pennies!
It’s not like we’ve got any defensive midfielders atm. If Woodyard does sign, wouldn’t he be better deployed further forward, which was where he was mainly used during his loan spell?Woodyard can tackle and break up play, so I don't necessarily think we would need another defensive midfielder.
But surely Woodyard is a defensive midfielder ? He is a runner and a ball winner rather than being creative. A better version of Jay Harris really.It’s not like we’ve got any defensive midfielders atm. If Woodyard does sign, wouldn’t he be better deployed further forward, which was where he was mainly used during his loan spell?
I don't think it would be sensible to offer Danns or Perkins anything. They both looked like they were coming to the end last season, although Danns was slightly the better of the two, and if finances and the squad size are restricted, I think our money would be better spent elsewhere.I would not write Danns or Perkins off yet. Both are still very fit and quick, despite their age. I think they would make excellent squad players in League Two. You need some experience in the squad to cover injuries, suspensions or loss of form. Depending on who else is available and affordable, I would not be surprised to see them offered a one-year deal.
But we do need some hungry players at the top of their game to make up the first eleven. Assuming Manny and CBT leave to free up funds, I reckon we have only five or six who are likely to start regularly next season. Despite this, I don't expect us to sign a lot of players in the next month or so. A lot of players will still be out of contract when the window closes, so we may wait to pick up a few bargains.
But surely Woodyard is a defensive midfielder ? He is a runner and a ball winner rather than being creative. A better version of Jay Harris really.
You’ve seen more of Woodyard than me, though my inclination is he’s better deployed further forward. Would still say we need 2 capable of doing the defensive midfielder role.I don't think it would be sensible to offer Danns or Perkins anything. They both looked like they were coming to the end last season, although Danns was slightly the better of the two, and if finances and the squad size are restricted, I think our money would be better spent elsewhere.