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| Hobbs - out till new year |
The news that both Jack Hobbs and Andy Reid are out till
2015, and Cohen as we know is out till next season will mean there is extra
pressure on the squad in place.
Both of these are of course bad pieces of news. Hobbs is a
commanding centres half, and Reid is the creative lynchpin in the side.
But what will it mean? For one it might mean Laing is bought
back from his County loan (which I believe is due to expire) He has played well
there, gained valuable match fitness which could stand him in good stead.We also still have Collins and Halford.
But it seems increasingly likely that will be forays into
the loan market. We will do a round up in the next day or so of targets, but
for now, most of the names being bandied around are pure conjecture or wishful
thinking.
The likes of Osborne will be forced of course to stand up
and take these chances, and the youngsters often do. Osborn has looked bright
when featured, but its extra pressure on a young pair of shoulders. Jorge Grant
too if no one else arrives will see extra game time.
It’s a good job we started with a strong squad as we’d be
looking at a crisis already. We have very good strength at centre half, so we
might get away with the cover we have there (especially if we bring Laing back)
but the midfield is already looking a bit makeshift. It’s why we struggled to
get goals, and it’s why we concede.
It’s all in the breakdown of play in the midfield. If we
hold possession we can force chances, and the likes of Cohen and Reid retain possession
very well. As much as Tesche, Lansbury etc. can do a good job, we are one
injury or suspension away from really struggling, and we know that Lansbury is regular
name in refs notebooks, and the position and role Tesche plays means he will
pick up bookings.
So it’s key we bring in a bit of extra help in midfield, and
for me one holding midfielder and one creative one. Names? I have none right
now, but in the next day or so we will look to do a round up.
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