by shrimper » Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:37 am
I'm with Keith (in another thread) on this one. I'd like to see us secure Rene Howe (if Sam and Mark are happy with his attitude and commitment) and maybe one or two, midfielders then I'd like a few Reserve team loans (with pace) until the end of the season.
I don't think we're geared up yet to start swooping for the types of players we are going to need if we are to significantly improve our league standing. If that's the case then we shouldn't be offering long deals to the types of 'stop-gaps' who will see us through this season and into next.
We will need to significantly 'up' our game in terms of salaries if we are to make the next step, in my opinion. And I don't think we can do that until we see something coming into the club by way of revenue from new stadium rents etc from franchises who locate there.
We DO need to strengthen for next season, when there won't be the 'points deduction' teams to rely on finishing below us.
But it needs Sammy to use his contacts over these next couple of seasons before - we hope - we can make a big push after that.
Is the glass half full or half empty? Mmmm? hard to say - but it does look like there's room for more beer!