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Sullivan, Martis, Hird, Friend, Grandison, Gillett Payne, Shiels, Clark, Fairhurst, Sharp.
QuoteSullivan, Martis, Hird, Friend, Grandison, Gillett Payne, Shiels, Clark, Fairhurst, Sharp.I could never see us starting a Championship game with that starting line-up, even with an severe injury crisis.Of those, only Sulli, Martis, Friend and Sharp are likley to be on your first choice team sheet. Thankfully there are others who could still be second choice for some positions.Yes, to be a challenger, we need one or two more key signings but at this stage I'm thankful for what we've got.
The result itself doesn't worry me and I'm no more disappointed with the outcome against H&W than I was pleased with the scoreline against Barnstaple. What I do hope is that the whole Joma Cup debacle can serve as a blessing in disguise and a wake up call that the squad is not strong enough yet.I'm delighted with the players we've brought in so far this summer and I genuinely think that the first eleven is a central defender short of becoming really competitive, but we all know that the modern game is more and more about a squad. The Keepmoat pitch is notoriously unforgiving and we will inevitably pick up injuries throughout the season, it's obvious listening to the manager that we have a small squad and we would like to increase the numbers.Aside from the essential signing of a centre half to come into the team, I'm also a little concerned that we only have two left sided players in the entire squad (Woods and Friend). We also need further back up in the striking department to ease the pressure on Sharp. Hayter often competes for a slightly deeper role and Brooker must be treated with caution. Obviously the talk of Keogh raises the bar of expectation and it would be great if we got him, but either way I think we need to add some further competition up there. Elsewhere, if we can get Josh Payne that would also be a positive and increase our flexibility and strength in midfield. We certainly need a good few players before we can feel ready to deal with the demands of a competitive season as a squad.What I cannot remotely understand is the fact that we still read people on here talking about how they would accept this, that, or the other for such and such a player from our first team! It's plainly obvious that we need to strengthen, not weaken the team and squad! We are a football team and players win matches, not transfer income.
If Sharp breaks his leg at Preston then we've got a month to sort out a replacement. If he breaks his leg after the loan deadline, then we really ARE struggling.Given the players Sheffield Weds have signed, we could always get Heffernan back on loan...
Can I ask what this PLAN B is that you refer to?SOD has never had a plan B what makes you think he will change now?
Wellred wrote:QuoteCan I ask what this PLAN B is that you refer to?SOD has never had a plan B what makes you think he will change now?What on earth are you on about? I've seen us switch formations multiple times during a half of football, and watched as we've changed from a clear gameplan to keep possession, to knocking it long over the top and missing out the midfield altogether. We may not have the personnel to put your take on a plan B into action, but to say that SO'D as a manager has never had a plan B is nothing short of ridiculous.
A couple of shrewd loanees, signings and we're not far off.