29 Apr 2014 17:55:55
These are the players I believe are good enough to be of use to a promotion winning team within the next two years.

First XI: Warnock, Pearce, Byram, Murphy, Smith, McCormack
Subs: Lees, Austin, Stewart
Squad Players: Zaliukas, Wootton, Mowatt, Poleon
Then there is obviously the youth team (not sure who wil be good enough for next year?)

Therefore: (going off rumoured signings)
a couple of keepers- Daniel Benteley and maybe Gomes?
Left back: Avelar and/or Tommy Rowe
Experienced centre back- Astori (please!) Webster?
Holding centre mid- any suggestions?
Attack minded centre mid- Dorrans, Adryan?
Wingers- Aggard
Strikers- Ibardo, Hogan

I also think we should look at some Norwich players back (in order of preference)- Snodgrass, Johnson, Howson, Becchio

For me the 2 key areas that need addressing are wingers, central midfield and attack.

Regardless of whether or not Cellino spends big there are 10/11 players out of contract, I expect 4/5 more to be sold and so I think we can expect a lot of players to come in.

McDermoot said him and MC prefer permanent signings rather than loans but loans are a good way to acquire high calibre players for a low expenditure.

What are anyone's thoughts on any of this? These are just my views and I'm not saying any will happen so no replies regarding that please.

1.) 29 Apr 2014
Cant see Dorrins being released by west brom as he`s getting game time.

2.) 29 Apr 2014
I can't agree with keeping Lees, I think its the heart ruling the head because he's made it through the ranks. in reality he spends most games doing an impression of a rabbit caught in headlights, he's destined for league 1 IMO!

3.) 29 Apr 2014
Good post by OP and smart comment about Lees. I'd still keep Lees but it's up to him to improve. I am very optimistic for the future. With the right signings, we can threaten top 6 next season. It's the spine of the team that needs sorting most. Quality keeper someone to play with Pearce and someone better than Austin. Then you got a team. Add pace on wings to that and you mount a play off challenge.

4.) 29 Apr 2014
Trev- that will depend on who west brom bring in over the summer and how much cellino is prepared to invest. If not him then maybe howson/Johnson?

Bakers Boy- that's why I'm not saying start him, put him on the bench then he has to improve to force his way onto the pitch (he is still quite young)

George- exactly my point, spine and wingers and we are probably going to challenge next year.

5.) 30 Apr 2014
The huge thing we need is wingers, I know Ross has scored 30 this season but big Matt Smith & wingers would easily push that north of 60 if we signed two quality wingers, you look at a lot of games we've lost this season and the manner in which we've lost them, we've been absolutely devoid of ideas. Buying wingers will give us the creativity we need.

6.) 30 Apr 2014
I agree buy wingers, but they need to be quality. We've all seen what happens when you get any old winger in!
If they're no good we're back to square one.