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Mark O’Neill's avatar

Great read Ryan. Regarding summer additions -I agree with you, pace, power and 1v1 ability out wide and upfront is definitely needed. I can see us pushing hard for Poku, although we will have very stiff competition. Got a sneaky feeling that we’ll try an ambitious swoop for Dimi Gray! No idea on a striker but pace and strength to compliment what we have is a must.

I thought Neumann was playing predominantly as a CB for Hannover, so with Davies likely to sign, I think we’re well covered there. Can see us signing competition for Laird if Sampstead is not deemed good enough.

Let’s get promotion secured first (still work to do!) then we can start the exciting next phase in our development. KRO

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Ryan Deeney's avatar

Thank you, Mark.

It's a tough one, isn't it. I've seen right-back. I've seen centre-back. I guess we'll find out. And maybe Sampsted is somebody Davies wants on board.

Does feel like 2/3 additions could be made defensively still. Can't stand still!

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Matt Ford's avatar

Hi Ryan, great read as always, just one comment from me. Can you really see us signing ‘9’ players!! I’ll be surprised if it’s more than 5

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Ryan Deeney's avatar

Thank you, Matt.

I really can see us signing that many.

We need a new GK. Neumann has signed and even after that, we are at least two, probably three defenders short (albeit, Davies may turn permanent). I'd be surprised if we don't add at least one in midfield. And the attack needs plenty of work.

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Tony Rabaiotti's avatar

Excellent read as always,Ryan. Apols for not sending a question but I'm catching a few day's non football time in the Lake District.

However, I now have a really important question for you:

Who on earth is 'that bloke at Sheffield Wednesday with the island on his head'?

And,no,I haven't googled the question 😕

Cheers,

Tony

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Dean Gripton's avatar

I think he means Barry Bannan!

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