wilbaker wrote:martinb wrote:Would definitely be very good depth having both Rufer, Hollman and a Visa DM. But it would probably mean Cassidy won't see any game time so depends if Greenarce rates him and wants to develop him.
I would like Hollman too please.
Who is the midfield without him? Rufer and Cassidy?
Succession planning is important.
6s/ 8s have been a problem the last two years. If Rufer is going to stay, depth around him is good. He doesn’t have to be expected to play every minute. He’s had injury and illness.
Depth and flexibility given unforeseen circumstances are what a champion team has. Newcastle last season just seemed to roll out savant child with an engine after savant child with an engine after injuries.
If our midfield is Rufer plus one, we can’t let Rufes take it easy in any way. Two plus good young players behind him ready to take minutes off him if necessary is a good encouragement.
Our back 6 used to be magic on defense. Wouldn’t mind that kind of strength again.
If we sign Rufer, It'll be Rufer & Import DM starting with Conchie and Cassidy backing up and then also Nagasawa can play there so that should be enough depth but if Conchie and Cassidy aren't good enough (which could be likely) and there isn't someone starting 11 quality to fill Nagasawa position if he was to play DM, then the depth isn't looking great.
Yes. Make sure. With Tim Payne gone and if they aren't signing a new right back, Xuan Loke/Matt Sheridan would play there. So, get another midfielder then. They should have done better across all midfield last season, so make sure now. Make the depth in defensive midfield, central midfield and attacking midfield.