I don't understand why you sign Al-Taay and hype him up as a ball-winning midfielder similar to Devlin only to test him at RB. We should try to resign Elliot.
We may or may not sign a defensive mid, but if we will be sticking with this midfield, that midfield looks like it could switch off and get easily overrun at certain points of the season which may be costly. Hence, I hope we do sign a visa CB. Someone who will lead from the back and ensure everyone stays sharp on their feet (including our captain).
I would let go of Wootton tbh. He was good when he first joined but slowly faded to become an average A-league defender. Use his spot on a CDM.
I really think that we do need a quality, local backup striker. What happens when Zawada gets injured? Whether its from the academy or national leagues, we just need a proper 9. Although, I do agree that they are different types of players at different stages of their careers, OVH does not bring the same presence as Waine.
Saying all of this, I hope the players prove me wrong!
We may or may not sign a defensive mid, but if we will be sticking with this midfield, that midfield looks like it could switch off and get easily overrun at certain points of the season which may be costly. Hence, I hope we do sign a visa CB. Someone who will lead from the back and ensure everyone stays sharp on their feet (including our captain).
I would let go of Wootton tbh. He was good when he first joined but slowly faded to become an average A-league defender. Use his spot on a CDM.
I really think that we do need a quality, local backup striker. What happens when Zawada gets injured? Whether its from the academy or national leagues, we just need a proper 9. Although, I do agree that they are different types of players at different stages of their careers, OVH does not bring the same presence as Waine.
Saying all of this, I hope the players prove me wrong!