4 points and at least 2 players needed. Kevin Long needs tying down for the season or permanent. I'd opt for the loan given his injury record. We need that one sorting early this week so we know where we stand. Nyatanga wasn't in training last week. I'm not sure if he's injured or maybe speaking to other clubs. I'd guess he's one of the top earners at the club if not the top. His performances dont warrant that.Provided Long stays we need to get him out this week whether it be permanent or on loan. If Cowgill isn't ready to be standby I'd go with Long, Mawson and Roberts using the emergency loan if we need to. Before the weekend I would have said we needed a right back. After seeing George Williams perform admirably at left back I think he deserves his chance at right back cover. I think we can hold off on that and use the emergency loan if needed. Left back is an awkward one for us. In White we have one of the best left backs in the league. The problem is he's injury prone and has been for years. Whilst Williams played very well there on Saturday he also looked awkward and unbalanced at times. I think he'd be targeted by the opposition if played there regularly and would struggle. I'm not a fan of George Smith but I hope theres a recall clause in his loan as if Whites injury goes into weeks we're going to need him. Out wide we look strong with Hammill, Isgrove, Williams, Templeton and Watkins. Scowy can do a job on the right too. Centre midfield we definitely lack strength in depth. Any injury to Hourihane or Scowen and we're struggling. Brownhill needs tying down for the season or signing on a year contract. On top of that I'd like to see us bring in an experienced centre midfield player. Someone to set the standard around the dressing room and give competition to Hourihane and Scowen. Upfront we desperately need to sign Fletcher until the end of the season. If we cant then we need to look at bringing someone in in the same mold. Pacey and direct who can travel with the ball. I think in the poacher position where Sams playing Harry White could be useful cover if played alongside someone as talented as Fletcher. Really optimistic about the back end of the season but I just hope the club opt to strengthen whilst we're playing well. Not wait until we struggle again and use the month to month loan market.
We can't recall Smith within the first 28 days. His loan is only for that long anyway, so if White is still injured he'll come back after that period. If White is fit again and Crawley want to extend the loan deal we can then insert a 24 hour recall in to the terms.