I guess a lot depends on what happens to the DSs (Stephens and Stockdale) - if they don't re-sign they will be off on a free, and replacing them won't come cheap. There are decisions to be made about Bong, Sidwell and Maepaa too, which will make a difference one way or another to our recruitment requirements.
Retaining Poc and Tomori for another season - by whatever means, loan or purchase - would be good start. If Tomori can persuade his pal Tammy to come to us on loan for a season that would be a big plus, as would acquiring the services of Izzy Brown. It would be good to look more towards youth with our somewhat elderly squad (the oldest in the Championship, I believe?)
If all goes well with the DSs and Bong and Sidwell, and we have enough to go for one big money marquee signing, my choice would be for Defoe.
Right, now I've sorted that out, who are the tourists coming to play test matches this summer?!
Retaining Poc and Tomori for another season - by whatever means, loan or purchase - would be good start. If Tomori can persuade his pal Tammy to come to us on loan for a season that would be a big plus, as would acquiring the services of Izzy Brown. It would be good to look more towards youth with our somewhat elderly squad (the oldest in the Championship, I believe?)
If all goes well with the DSs and Bong and Sidwell, and we have enough to go for one big money marquee signing, my choice would be for Defoe.
Right, now I've sorted that out, who are the tourists coming to play test matches this summer?!