Even if it was panic buying in the end theres no way on Earth with Hitchin running things we go and get 2 players in from Juventus.
We're at the big table now.
If Hitchen was overseeing our January transfer window, I don't believe Ndombele, Lo Celso or Dele would have left, and there's no way we'd have made those two signings.
For several years our ability to pick up shit hot young talents for reasonable prices was up there with the best - Modric, Kaboul, Chadli, Dier, Son, Eriksen, Lamela, Alli, Bale, Vertonghen, Rose, Walker... of course we've picked up some duds along the way, but few would disagree that the value and contribution of those players far outweighs the ones who have been a disappointment.
And yes I'm aware he played a part in bringing Modric to WHL, but really I think his list of successes sort of starts and ends there.
Since he came back to the club in 2017, our recruitment - in both strategy and execution - has been a disgrace. This isn't entirely his fault, but he certainly bears much of the brunt for it. He and Levy have damaged us immeasurably in the past five years. Paratici and Conte are our best hope of cleaning up the mess.
Cheers a bunch Steve but I'm glad you've gone. Don't come back.