' Transfer Speculation Thread '

[Bob Fossil]

We're in a position where we need bodies as much as we need quality. We're definitely not in a position where we're able to sign improvements on what we've already got with each signing, it's perfectly OK to have a few carefully placed stocking filler signings which is what someone like Hayden would be. Similar to McNair, there to be called upon if required and means we're not down to the bare bones if we lose a couple to injury.

I’m not sure we are in that place yet Ted… plenty of teams in the Champ look less ready than we do. Take Luton on Monday night, they have parachute money but still had a couple kids making their debuts in the team due to a couple injuries. 

We have got a strong first XI and cover in most positions. Last night we made XI changes, it would take a hell of an injury crisis for us to come near to fielding a side like that in the league. 

Right now we need 2-3 carefully scouted signings to add the missing bits to our first XI.

But at the right price, the occasional careful squad depth addition, an experienced pro who will be good to work with some of the youngsters shouldn't be scoffed at. Pieters was a great signing for a couple of seasons for this very reason. 

This isn't me saying we should absolutely sign Hayden either.

Could be a Pieters, but sounds more Chalobah to me. 20 odd games in 2 years, at 3 different clubs, does not suggest he's chomping at the bit to play football.

I agree with your principal Ted, but I think this is one to swerve.