GetSpurredOn
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- Jun 18, 2006
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If ever there was a time to break the habit of breaking even, it'd be now. We have a tighter squad with very few passengers left. We also have a number of very talented young players on the brink of breaking through in the coming season or so.
Spending now on the likes of Berahino and Witsel (if that is to happen), would leave our squad fairly well set for coming seasons prior to the stadium move. No real need for major surgery over coming windows, so no need to spend significantly again. Most teams are having a mini spend in lieu of the increased TV revenue. I understand we have to run as an efficient business model, but if we risk our rivals pulling clear of us, it's a hard road back to close that gap again. I'm not advocating a major reckless splurge, but more a calculated spend on two remaining pieces of our squad puzzle that would leave us looking very healthy. Also taking into account the slashed wage bill, that will surely help financially.
Within the next season or so, we'll have the likes of Walker-Peters, Velkjovic, Carter-Vickers, Winks, Onomah, Oduwa etc to carefully be phased in, meaning less need for reinforcements next few windows. Plus others like Edwards who are a bit younger.
I think if it is at all possible to add Berahino and Witsel this window, that would truly put us in a sting position for a good few years, given Witsel and Alderweireld, both 26, would be the oldest players added. Trippier 24, Son 23, Berahino, Njie and Wimmer 22. All with plenty of years ahead of them.
Spending now on the likes of Berahino and Witsel (if that is to happen), would leave our squad fairly well set for coming seasons prior to the stadium move. No real need for major surgery over coming windows, so no need to spend significantly again. Most teams are having a mini spend in lieu of the increased TV revenue. I understand we have to run as an efficient business model, but if we risk our rivals pulling clear of us, it's a hard road back to close that gap again. I'm not advocating a major reckless splurge, but more a calculated spend on two remaining pieces of our squad puzzle that would leave us looking very healthy. Also taking into account the slashed wage bill, that will surely help financially.
Within the next season or so, we'll have the likes of Walker-Peters, Velkjovic, Carter-Vickers, Winks, Onomah, Oduwa etc to carefully be phased in, meaning less need for reinforcements next few windows. Plus others like Edwards who are a bit younger.
I think if it is at all possible to add Berahino and Witsel this window, that would truly put us in a sting position for a good few years, given Witsel and Alderweireld, both 26, would be the oldest players added. Trippier 24, Son 23, Berahino, Njie and Wimmer 22. All with plenty of years ahead of them.
