I believe TB had a plan for us to get to the Premier but Gus f....d it up. Hence 2 seasons with little investment but now signing players for 3 years TB & CH are begining the cycle again so either16/17 or 17/18 we will go for it big time. This year they would be happy to flirt near play offs
I wish I had your confidence as I would love to see him improve but I think in 4 years time he will be Div 1 possibly struggling Championship at the best but we will be in The Premier.
Straight swap no question Ince is neither as good as Bridcutt nor worth as much. Wonder how long it will be before he drops down a division to get regular games.
Time and tide wait for no man so age is catching up with them. As they get older they have to rely on being in the right place at the right time as Upson and Bridge showed.
If spending that money made us more solid and allowed Kayal, Stephens etc to get forward and perhaps get 20 goals between them from midfield then the problem would be partially solved. I do however agree that strikers and left back are a more urgent need.but we are all hoping for a major...
I hope that the people who say how good our midfield is are not left with egg on their faces. Will Crofts get back to what he was pre Norwich as he wasnt anywhere near that good during his 2nd spell pre injury.March Ince and JFC all have potential to be good and if that potential shows...
None of those a DM as good or as effective as Bridcutt but all better going forward so yes we do need another central midfielder either on loan or permenant. Th answer could be Ince and Holla but that uses two players for 1 position.
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We have never adequately replaced him with a player of equal ability in his position. Ince is nowhere near as good nor is Kayal but Kayal is better more advanced up the field but not defensive midfield. I would take him back without hesitation.