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Posted January 16, 2011 20:59 · last edited March 18, 2021 07:46

I would imagine that Rickie will be going to the UK to look at and talk to some players that they already have heard about. Either through Ifill Greenacre or some other scout. Judging by what went on last time they had people lined up and then either had to convince them to come to the Nix or to see if they would fit into the Nix's club philosophy.
 
What would be on our shopping list?
1, A decent Rightback/utility
2, A creative Midfielder
3, A decent striker
 
On reflection I think that if we are looking for a striker then a taller more physical striker along the likes of a better Dmac/Dadi type would be a better buy than a smaller poacher Greenacre type.
 
No reflection on Greenie who has given his all, but you can't always play two strikers. Greenie did not work up front by himself. The nature of the way the Nix play is much more suited to a larger more physical striker who can compete in the air and hold the ball up against robust defenders.
TBH we are not suddenly going to change our style and play like the Roar...we need to have the right players to complement our style of play.
 
I was a little surprised we signed Greenacre for another year. He would be one of our more expensive players. He will be 34 before the end of next season. He won't be getting any quicker. It is a waste of money having an expensive player sitting on the bench. I would prefer the money to be spent on securing Rojas and recruiting younger players from the UK.

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I would imagine that Rickie will be going to the UK to look at and talk to some players that they already have heard about. Either through Ifill Greenacre or some other scout. Judging by what went on last time they had people lined up and then either had to convince them to come to the Nix or to see if they would fit into the Nix's club philosophy.

 
What would be on our shopping list?
1, A decent Rightback/utility
2, A creative Midfielder
3, A decent striker
 
On reflection I think that if we are looking for a striker then a taller more physical striker along the likes of a better Dmac/Dadi type would be a better buy than a smaller poacher Greenacre type.
 
No reflection on Greenie who has given his all, but you can't always play two strikers. Greenie did not work up front by himself. The nature of the way the Nix play is much more suited to a larger more physical striker who can compete in the air and hold the ball up against robust defenders.
TBH we are not suddenly going to change our style and play like the Roar...we need to have the right players to complement our style of play.
 
I was a little surprised we signed Greenacre for another year. He would be one of our more expensive players. He will be 34 before the end of next season. He won't be getting any quicker. It is a waste of money having an expensive player sitting on the bench. I would prefer the money to be spent on securing Rojas and recruiting younger players from the UK.