- Mar 7, 2005
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Arguably the only position we've really balanced is Goalkeeper, where we needed a good number two and have bought one.
In defence we bought a RB which provides depth, but we already had three other RBs and another player who's performed very well in that position. We can't play both Chimbo and Corluka at RB but maybe one or either can provide cover for an alternative position, what happens to the expensive Hutton when he comes back though? At LB we have two novices, surely back-up for BAE was a greater priority than support for Corluka?
We've certainly added depth to our CM but we now have players surplus to requirements and they're still on the books, this can't add to the cohesion of the squad. On the right we have two wingers, but none on the left and this wasn't addressed despite Redknapp recognising and mocking the existence of this imbalance.
Upfront we've bought two small guys to complement the quick but hardly robust Bent and the knackered Pav. When Defoe's back we're going to have a problem with morale for one of these expensive aquisitions. Redknapp demonstrated a desire for a big target man in his pursuit of Kenwyne Jones, when/if we secure one in the summer that's going to be one less berth for which the diminuitive duo can scrap.
In short then we've spent £48m, added some depth, but short-sightedly imo stored up a heap of trouble once the injured players are fit again. Even if we get rid of some of the surplus you can guarantee we'll take a hit on them because as Harry demonstrated at Portsmouth and Southampton he doesn't care about the long-term future of the clubs he works for.
In defence we bought a RB which provides depth, but we already had three other RBs and another player who's performed very well in that position. We can't play both Chimbo and Corluka at RB but maybe one or either can provide cover for an alternative position, what happens to the expensive Hutton when he comes back though? At LB we have two novices, surely back-up for BAE was a greater priority than support for Corluka?
We've certainly added depth to our CM but we now have players surplus to requirements and they're still on the books, this can't add to the cohesion of the squad. On the right we have two wingers, but none on the left and this wasn't addressed despite Redknapp recognising and mocking the existence of this imbalance.
Upfront we've bought two small guys to complement the quick but hardly robust Bent and the knackered Pav. When Defoe's back we're going to have a problem with morale for one of these expensive aquisitions. Redknapp demonstrated a desire for a big target man in his pursuit of Kenwyne Jones, when/if we secure one in the summer that's going to be one less berth for which the diminuitive duo can scrap.
In short then we've spent £48m, added some depth, but short-sightedly imo stored up a heap of trouble once the injured players are fit again. Even if we get rid of some of the surplus you can guarantee we'll take a hit on them because as Harry demonstrated at Portsmouth and Southampton he doesn't care about the long-term future of the clubs he works for.