2 weeks to go! Didn't realise it was so close. The midfield definitely looks strong. Winnall is THAT striker we need if we can keep him fit and the defence looks quite steady with Alfie in now. Maybe could do with a couple more defenders to contest those positions? But.. As inexperienced as Lee Johnson is he seems like the real deal. Unless we have terrible luck I really can't see us being consistently below top half this season. To get that magic play off final spot we probably need the players to be together for a year or two to get that team spirit again what has been lacking since 2006-7. But if they all play for each other, they certainly have the ability, then we could be in for a good entertaining season (for a change). YOU REDS!
We're in a much better position than we were last season. Strong spine of Winnall, Hourihane, Scowen, Pearson, Williams, Mawson, Nyatanga, Davies. No dross big earners like Treacy and Lita, promising young players like Smith and Bree, and potentially a big wedge of money coming our way from Stones/Holgate sales should they happen this summer. I would even say we've a better manager for the job at hand. The only thing I'm worried about is that the squad is very thin. People will point to Burnley the other year but they were phenomenally fortunate with injuries. We need to get a few more players in, a forward, RB/LB, another winger and possibly a keeper as well. But I agree, I'm excited about this season.
^^ just that I think we will wait and see if mason leaves before we get a rb/lb if mason stays we have two good young rbs.