To be honest I agree with you - those names were symbolic of the gene pool we now reside in rather than genuine targets. We have a rigid system and a recruitment policy which currently doesn't target that sort of player - they were names of the top of my head - although I'm sure there some...
The fact the Gross made almost every journo's list of Best Signings 2017/18 says we've done something right. Propper is another. I genuinely think this season was him acclimatising and next season we may well see a revelation in CM. He was good this year but I think his touch and distribution...