WolvesinBrum
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Great post. Plus Gary wanted a particular type of forward (s) - one that fitted in with the mobile front 3 who can press. That probably does whittle it down to players that ended up outside our willingness to pay / commit to.I do understand the disappointment about lack of striker signings (again) but, I think (definitely not ITK) that:
It is what it is, and it is a damn site better than I thought possible at the start of the season, and I would not be surprised if we slipped a couple of places as players lose form, get suspended or injured and we have to play inexperienced/ young reserves. I dont think we will go down, though and we should be financially stable enough to go again in the summer!
- At the start of the season survival was the only priority and GON was given (and accepted) that brief
- We are still closer to FFP/PSR problems than we would like so have very little head room to bring people in when loan fees and reasonable wages are a factor
- We loaned Sasa and Silva out not just because they don't fit GON's style/ formation, but because we needed to get their wages off the books as well as put them in the shop window to sell.
- GON may be looking up the table, but Jeff is probably thinking, " we look like we are going to be safe, therefore no need to ruin the FFP/PSR position unnecessarily
- European qualification is not a realistic a possibility so stability and not upsetting the accounts is a good thing.
My 2p worth!