Post by andyl on Apr 21, 2014 15:06:06 GMT
I've been wondering as I've watched re what to recommend to DF for his close season endeavours and am starting a new thread to leave the other as far as possible for what actually happens. My thoughts here are unburdened by financial considerations save for the caveat that the plan should balance. I'm really just speculating about known options rather than unknown. I'm also ignoring any precontract deals that may or may not have been done
1. Mason --Likely to be expensive but for me worth every penny. Could get 20 goals. will run his heart out. Quite fit. Not making Cardiff's relegation squad. Will only get better and increase value. Could be a snip at £2-4m . Would get money back in two years. Go hell for leather to get him. Bust budget and recoup. Our Inngs/Vokes?
2. Trotter-- . His off ball movement and passing and link up play are excellent. At Charlton and to some extent v Barnsley his presence transformed our whole style of play into much more the passing game that DF allegedly aspires to. Our defenders have punted much less when he's been in the side. His one pacedness and slightly casual air will not endear him to all fans and should reduce his costs. Will not please all but will please me!
3. Jutkiewicz-- Has proved that we still need a holding presence upfront. Has chipped in with vital goals. Has staked a claim for a half season MoM. BUT there must be serious reservations about his fitness. He seems to have 60 mins in the tank and no more and on a contract might be as sluggish as he was at Charlton. I'll be pleased if we get him but not disheartened if we don't. 50:50. Not one to bust the bank for.. But someone like him is important to us. And an obvious asset if we get - so long as we don't rely on him and revert to punting.
4. Danns -- Flits in and out of games. Has useful experience and a useful squad player. Has potted a few goals. If cheap buy. But he mustn't expect to play each week
5. Feeney - May be committed to Blackburn now but well worth a look if available
6. Hutton-- Has played well and is much better than Baptiste at right back. If affordable buy
7. McNaughton- Probably now committed to Cardiff but not as good long term as Hutton so pass.
To sell or offload
1. Mark Davies- could get £2-£4m. Lots of potential to be a matchwinner but injury prone and not very astute. If still with us well and good
2. Chungy - sell for his sake and try to get £2-4m. he'd be worth it to someone and might just revitalise his career with a PL or European side. Good player who has lost confidence amidst the physicality of the championship. Sorry to see go but time
3. Pratley-- Just not good enough skill wise. Fit and energetic. Would be good for someone but doesn't suit our style of play. Sell for £500K and have done. Tout him around
4. Baptiste-- not sure anyone would take on but too slow at full back and not strong enough aerially at centre. Could be good in Div 1. Sell back to Blackpool
5. Ream £2m ish. Goodish player for us and versatile but not strong enough. Should be happy to keep but consider trading if income allows us to get top targets
6. Lonergan - had his chance, excelled then blew it...may be worth keeping Lee- Barrett and also giving Lynch his chance
7. Eaves- isn't going to make it, is he? Sad about that but there it is.
8. Beckford- flatters to deceive and too injury prone- would be very surprised if he gets more than 10 goals per season not through lack of ability but for other reasons
9. Moritz- would be madness to commit to long contract- too unfit; too injury prone and inconsistent; on a short contract or game to game fine.
To get or keep and build team around on contracts
Bogdan, Mills, Wheater, Tierney ( hopefully) Trotter ( see above) Hutton ( see above) Mason ( see above), Hall, Spearing, Medo, Vela, Riley. White, Jutkiewicz or AN Other of his ilk, a winger, Robinson ( if affordable and passing muster), Knight ( yes I think so- despite some awful games he's actually turned in some very good ones- should be dirt cheap..but would lose no sleep if he leaves- 50:50) + wildcard Holden( if only he can get back anything like! Obvious doubts- should be pay per play.. one or two new buys/loans and a commitment to bring through a couple of young players from within (Clough, Iliev, Odelusi- surely one could get good enough to be a worthwhile 20-30 minute player
1. Mason --Likely to be expensive but for me worth every penny. Could get 20 goals. will run his heart out. Quite fit. Not making Cardiff's relegation squad. Will only get better and increase value. Could be a snip at £2-4m . Would get money back in two years. Go hell for leather to get him. Bust budget and recoup. Our Inngs/Vokes?
2. Trotter-- . His off ball movement and passing and link up play are excellent. At Charlton and to some extent v Barnsley his presence transformed our whole style of play into much more the passing game that DF allegedly aspires to. Our defenders have punted much less when he's been in the side. His one pacedness and slightly casual air will not endear him to all fans and should reduce his costs. Will not please all but will please me!
3. Jutkiewicz-- Has proved that we still need a holding presence upfront. Has chipped in with vital goals. Has staked a claim for a half season MoM. BUT there must be serious reservations about his fitness. He seems to have 60 mins in the tank and no more and on a contract might be as sluggish as he was at Charlton. I'll be pleased if we get him but not disheartened if we don't. 50:50. Not one to bust the bank for.. But someone like him is important to us. And an obvious asset if we get - so long as we don't rely on him and revert to punting.
4. Danns -- Flits in and out of games. Has useful experience and a useful squad player. Has potted a few goals. If cheap buy. But he mustn't expect to play each week
5. Feeney - May be committed to Blackburn now but well worth a look if available
6. Hutton-- Has played well and is much better than Baptiste at right back. If affordable buy
7. McNaughton- Probably now committed to Cardiff but not as good long term as Hutton so pass.
To sell or offload
1. Mark Davies- could get £2-£4m. Lots of potential to be a matchwinner but injury prone and not very astute. If still with us well and good
2. Chungy - sell for his sake and try to get £2-4m. he'd be worth it to someone and might just revitalise his career with a PL or European side. Good player who has lost confidence amidst the physicality of the championship. Sorry to see go but time
3. Pratley-- Just not good enough skill wise. Fit and energetic. Would be good for someone but doesn't suit our style of play. Sell for £500K and have done. Tout him around
4. Baptiste-- not sure anyone would take on but too slow at full back and not strong enough aerially at centre. Could be good in Div 1. Sell back to Blackpool
5. Ream £2m ish. Goodish player for us and versatile but not strong enough. Should be happy to keep but consider trading if income allows us to get top targets
6. Lonergan - had his chance, excelled then blew it...may be worth keeping Lee- Barrett and also giving Lynch his chance
7. Eaves- isn't going to make it, is he? Sad about that but there it is.
8. Beckford- flatters to deceive and too injury prone- would be very surprised if he gets more than 10 goals per season not through lack of ability but for other reasons
9. Moritz- would be madness to commit to long contract- too unfit; too injury prone and inconsistent; on a short contract or game to game fine.
To get or keep and build team around on contracts
Bogdan, Mills, Wheater, Tierney ( hopefully) Trotter ( see above) Hutton ( see above) Mason ( see above), Hall, Spearing, Medo, Vela, Riley. White, Jutkiewicz or AN Other of his ilk, a winger, Robinson ( if affordable and passing muster), Knight ( yes I think so- despite some awful games he's actually turned in some very good ones- should be dirt cheap..but would lose no sleep if he leaves- 50:50) + wildcard Holden( if only he can get back anything like! Obvious doubts- should be pay per play.. one or two new buys/loans and a commitment to bring through a couple of young players from within (Clough, Iliev, Odelusi- surely one could get good enough to be a worthwhile 20-30 minute player
