Madison 0 Posted May 30, 2015 I''d say we need a quality CB is our priority. I''d be interested to see how others saw as their top priority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted May 30, 2015 Right CBRight FBCentre Forward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted May 30, 2015 Agree with the CBs being the priority.But also need a striker, a left midfield and a replacement tettey for when tetteys knee needs that rest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,152 Posted May 30, 2015 [quote user="Highland Canary"]Right CBRight FBCentre Forward[/quote]Do you not think that Whitaker can do a job in the Prem Highland? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted May 30, 2015 Agree we need a new RB. Whittaker has improved drastically under AN and is excellent at going forward but he is our weakest link defensively by quite some way. The thought of him lining up opposite Hazard is terrifying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
York Canary 28 Posted May 30, 2015 A right-back to compete with Whittaker/take his placeAnother quality centre-back to add to Bassong, Martin and Bennett (who is injured more than most)Another defensive midfielder in the Tettey mould for the reasons mentioned previously (his knee)A genuine left-wingerPossibly an attacking midfielder to take over from Hoolahan long-term and compete with Dorrans who can possibly play a creative roleA fourth striker to compliment Jerome, Grabban and Hooper. I''d love to see a strong, pacey option á la Callum Wilson/Dwight Gayle who can handle the lone role like Jerome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted May 30, 2015 Given when we came down, Ruddy, Tettey, Olsson and Howson were about the only players who were up to it, I think we need a fair amount of quality added. Yes people like johnno and bassong have got back to/found their best (wes and Redmond on their day) but I hope we still bring in: a RB, CB, natural LW, a DM, an AM and a Striker. That''s 6 signings so not too ambitious to hope for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellis206 0 Posted May 30, 2015 [quote user="kick it off"]Agree we need a new RB. Whittaker has improved drastically under AN and is excellent at going forward but he is our weakest link defensively by quite some way. The thought of him lining up opposite Hazard is terrifying.[/quote]That''s your opinion but in my opinion he''s been far far better than Olsson this year and I think the LB position is in need of strengthening far more than the RB position, especially now Garrido has just left. Another CB to play alongside Bassong, need another wideman, someone to challenge Hoolahan in that role as Hoolahan has been found wanting in the Premiership and another top class striker if possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,297 Posted May 30, 2015 In reality we need another RB, LB & CB, strikers we have, can they score enough, yes if we feed them with quality chances so there is the key signings, pace winger for cover and a younger better Wes is a must, who is the question to be answered by Neil in the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,528 Posted May 30, 2015 I struggle with the supposed improvement of Whittaker too Ellis. He has been consistently our best fullback all season. I guess there''s no need for a scapegoat when we''re winning. We obviously will need to bring in some quality. But I believe we have a more balanced squad than when we came down. And Redmond looks ready to take the prem by storm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDim 0 Posted May 30, 2015 We currently haveRuddyRudd WhittakerOlssonMartinBassongBennettMiguelTurnerTetteyDorransHowsonJohnsonHoolahanRedmond AndreuBennettVOOO''NeilHooperJeromeGrabban RVWThat gives 23 senior players. Remove those I think will move (italics)and you have 19 players. So I would expect around six to come in. It could be that Elliot Bennett and Miguel also move on. Certainly another left back, a central defender and a striker are certs. Leaving another three players to make up the 25.Currently we have a tremendous wealth of young talent emerging, all of who, can play in the PL by the fact they were be born after Jan 1st 1994. Murphy (2), Morris, Gaffatai, Toffolo, Thompson, McGrandles The question is, will another six (?) players be enough to strengthen the squad or will we have to move on a few more ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Renoir 1 Posted May 30, 2015 We''re equally decent in all areas. But you have to bring in some extra quality when you get promoted to the PL. For me we have no weakness that urgently need strengthening but we don''t have anyone head and shoulders above the rest that will make a big impact next year.Competition for Tettey is a must because of his knee(Mulumbu?). A striker who has scored a few goals in this league before would be a very smart acquisition, even if they''re not that prolific (Jelavic, Long, Murray, Gayle?)But even though we know we can count on Martin, Bassong and Bennett if he ever get''s over his injuries an intelligent, experienced leader at the back would be my no.1 target. No idea who thoughWe could also do with a full back to compete for a place, maybe a younger talent on loan like we did with Naughton last time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted May 30, 2015 [quote user="kick it off"]Agree we need a new RB. Whittaker has improved drastically under AN and is excellent at going forward but he is our weakest link defensively by quite some way. The thought of him lining up opposite Hazard is terrifying.[/quote]"our weakest link defensively by quite some way" is, frankly, rubbish. But I do look forward to us signing that new right back who will find it easy dealing with someone like Hazard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted May 30, 2015 Got to be the left of midfield, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
North Wales Canary 0 Posted May 30, 2015 I''d like a commanding CB like Caulker, Huth or Dawson - all 3 are realistic. Graeme Shinnie would be good cover in FB areas. Mentioned by Gary Holt today (on Sky) as a ''boy he likes''. I would like to see a pacy, athletic right FB to challenge/replace Whitts. As others have said, we need a player in the Tettey mould, this position seems crucial to AN''s tactics. As does a rangy powerful frontman. AN sees Hooper as a no 10 so that leaves Grabban and Jerome (RvW?) as no 9''s. Finally, on the wish list, someone like Sako from Wolves do give some width if we need it on the left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 562 Posted May 30, 2015 Let''s not forget that Lafferty is still ours.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDim 0 Posted May 31, 2015 I was rather hoping he might, and so stay where he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites