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- Defensive changes
- Defensive changes - AI Bot 20/4/2024, 18:29:00
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Kabore - is he likely to stay next season? I rate his pace and I think his defending is much better compared to start of season. Same with his crossing. Just not sure he is good enough for the Prem. Should be ok in Championship. Wouldn't pay silly money for him.
Burke - fairly decent usually but very injury prone. For this reason alone would only retain if we're relegated as he is fine at championship level. Don't think his body can handle intensity of prem though.
Doughty - was stand out most improved player up until Sheff Utd at home. Has been hot and cold since then, but a way off his best. Great attacking but I think he is very suspect defensively, leaves far too much space for oppo bearing down in from the wings. I'd retain regardless of survival or relegation but would want him back to his best else would let him go after next season.
Mengi - shows lot of potential. Would monitor closely next season for signs of improvement but definitely retain whatever happens this season.
Hashioka - has had some dreadful luck with own goals. Often seems to be chasing shadows and always positions himself half a yard behind the other defenders which needs to be addressed as he plays oppo players onside. Not convinced he's good enough yet for prem but retain for at least one more season regardless where we end up and allow time for him to develop.
Potts - great servant over the years but too injury prone, would release.
Madds - unsure he's good enough at Prem level but to be fair hasen't played enough. Possibly too injury prone but would retain for at least one more season.
Osho - retain regardless if possible. Out of contract apparently so might be off. Needs to be more consistent for me but generally has been decent enough for me this season. Has stepped up.
Johnson - has looked good enough for me for a youngster. Definitely retain and hopefully develops.
Lockyer - look after him but can't really expect him to be available next season, and possibly not ever again. Could be a good coach though. Support him with whatever he does next.
That's my general opinion of our defence. I think we need to recruit at least 2 better defenders than what we have already got, with at least one of those to play centrally to replace Lockyer. Would pay decent money to get this as I think it's where we really need to address this season's shortfall.
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