Here is an unsent draft from early September that I came across, but forgot to send, with my feelings about signings in the summer window. I've kept it as it was, but have added some comments with half a season's hindsight
Just to bore everyone rigid, I've done my take on the 10 players new to the squad v those departed who were around in the 2nd half of last season. Klaessen v Cairns Hardly significant either way, but Cairns does have the reputation of being a good squad man off the field. * Nothing to add there* Roberts v Bogle Roberts was not fully fit for much of his spell. Bogle has been disappointing defensively. But could improve. *I think he has improved since the early games, and remains first choice IMO* Cresswell v Debayo Cresswell was hardly used, and Debayo will probably not get so much bench time now we have signed a few more bodies, so chance to play and develop in U21s. *Nothing to Add* Cooper v Wober On the face of it Wober should be an upgrade over Cooper who looked shaky when used. But I'm uncomfortable that Wober has been allowed back at the seeming expense of a great club servant. Shackleton v Schmidt Shackleton was hardly used in the 2nd half of last season. Schmidt should be an upgrade in either full-back position. *Schmidt not had many minutes, but looks ok. Not sure that Farke feels he is reliable!* Gray v Tanaka Archie was a huge loss, especially in terms of potential. Tanaka will have to be very good to make up for it. *Tanaka has been a star. Needs a few more goals and assists to really seal it* Kamara v Rothwell Rothwell's supposed assist and scoring potential may make up for the steadiness of Kamara. *Not enough goals or assists, but more positive than Kanmara. The best of a very poor bunch on set pieces* Summerville v Solomon A big gap to fill for Solomon, but his premier league pedigree suggests he might even be up to it, if he is fit. *Solomon started slowly, but has grown into it. Won't reach Summerville's goal totals.* Rutter v Aaronson Big shoes to fill again, but a year ago I'd have rated Aaronson higher!! *Not really filled Rutter's shoes. Gets knocked off the ball in situations where Rutter would have retained it* Anthony v Ramazani Will Ramazani get more chance than Anthony did to figure? He will have to have more strings to his bow than just being 3rd choice left winger. *Ramazani has a bit more x factor than Anthony, and consequently has contributed more* Signing Rodon permanently, and Struijk coming back, will hopefully be the most significant developments regarding the defence. With the lack of options at No 10, we need Aaronson to shine, and 4 of the 6 new boys to step up and we might be good enough. *Alternative to Aaronson is still an issue, as is a 9 who can provide both presence and goals* KoT > > _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/leedslist/ Martin Brown, a Usual Suspect who gave us Spadge Tours and Team17 R.I.P.
