jaberry2

Its not necessarily about nudging Pukki out, its about giving him a) real competition, which to date Drmic hasnt done much of b) when Pukki is knackered / injured / or otherwise, we have someone who can play alone up top. I very much championed Drmic's arrival, a natural goalscorer, but not sure whether he is competent at playing the lone man up top. It needs someone with the attributes of Pukki who works hard and chases everything. Idah is certainly one for the future but needs to learn a lot before becoming a regular starter. If we would a got another striker into compete, we could of let Idah out on loan so he can hit the ground running next year if we do go down.

I must be one of the mob banging on about defenders and strikers. 1. Our defence aren't good enough 2. If Farke thinks we have ample striking options he's wrong. Drmic is injured more than he is fit and Idah isnt a good enough starting striker for the Premiership (currently). These are facts and I believe if we had strengthened in these 2 departments we wouldnt be in the position we now find ourselves in.

I wouldnt really say Man Utd were outstanding. I found them very ordinary especially in the first 45 mins. I just found us very poor throughout and sloppy.

I'd like us to look at signing Andre Gray from Watford, who is reportedly available. Always looked a threat and has been linked with Championship teams.

I like Cantwell. Of course he frustrates at times due to not tracking back and following runners, but he will only improve. It will be interesting to see if Duda is more of a Buendia esque player and closes down the opposition and play aggressively or he is more casual style like Cantwell. Its all about the right balance and the difficult thing for Cantwell / or our 3 behind Pukki is we are struggling to provide the front line with a competent & regular DM/Midfield partnership. If we can crack that aspect, our attacking players will have more assurances to play creatively.

I think signing Bowen could of been realistic for us in the summer, if of course we decided to spend some money. I think he's beyond our reach currently, considering our precarious position. Quality player who im sure could make the step up to the Prem. Would imagine him signing for the likes of Burnley/Newcastle/Bournemouth in the summer.

Word on the street is Tottenham are after Cancelo from Man City who can play RB. Im assuming they've been priced out of a move for Aarons this window, if there were any truth in the rumours. I don't expect him to move until the summer at the earliest.

Thats probably a fair point in reality. Trybull does get stuck in more than Vrancic, but Vrancic can be a little lightweight. But getting stuck in isnt really his game.

I do like the look of this team

He's gone to Swansea....

Im working on the assumption that Rupp / Duda have been brought as match fit and available, albeit they would need to learn how we play etc.

Krul Byram, Zimmermann, Godfrey, Lewis Rupp, Vrancic Emi, Duda, Hernadez Pukki

I see Connor Gallagher has now been recalled from his loan at Charlton. We should know shortly on whether he will be heading to Norwich or Burnley.

I thought that's what you get up to at weekends..

I like yourself do think its strange from go to one club (Leeds) and not play, to Norwich and essentially play back up in a similar sense. Perhaps their just assuming Drmic is going to struggle with similar injuries going forwards and Nketiah would be a reliable back up.