The simple theory is we don't have a plan, I'm pretty convinced of it now.
At the beginning of the summer when we went straight in for Mac Allister, I thought for once that we meant business, but beyond that signing I don't think we actually have a solid strategy in place. Sure we liked Mount, I think we wanted him but moved away when it was apparent he wanted united, but have brought in DS (who i think i better btw) because we saw an opportunity.
Lavia...I mean if that's who Jurgen really wants why wasn't he signed earlier? We've had Thuram and Kone in the mix and seemingly changed our minds about those. And this Jorg fella, has he been involved in anything?
It feels like we got to mac Allister and then actually weren't that sure on who we wanted and what was available. Add into the mix an opportunity to cash in on two practically finished seniors for some good money and we are here, two weeks away from the start of the season, going to Singapore with four midfield players, with two still side-lined and the makeup of the midfield a couple of kids and two new faces. I haven't even mentioned the defence.
I think weve got a hell of a job on now for the remainder of the window because the squad as it stands is about 6-5th, maybe at a push a top four sneak, unless our top 13 have solid injury free top performances. We will score loads but concede loads - teams are no longer scared of us and fancy their chances. Even the half baked third tier German sides have had a little field day.