Thing is, and I don't mean to have a go, that's just a really biased summary. Basically if someones done OK for a bit they're a good signing, and if someone hasn't done OK then they might do in future and if they don't it's probably because of things that changed after we bought them. You have to judge everyone on the same criteria, either look at what they've done so far or say we can't judge them yet. You can't really pick and choose depending on which one will make them sound better.Other than the fact the players aren't currently performing, I don't really get the hate for Marcel Brands. I actually don't his signings have been bad, other than the odd one:
Digne - came in and is our first choice LB. Could move in the summer to a club further up the table
Mina - thought he was playing well alongside Holgate and then was dropped. Is he league winning/CL quality? No. Is he better than most CBs at clubs relative to us in terms of current standing in football? Yes.
Gomes - massively improved the quality of our midfield. Clearly suffering a loss of form atm mainly due to fitness. People bringing up his assist numbers etc. However, Gomes was brought in to play in a midfield 3 where his job is to keep the ball moving. Opening up the pitch. His best performances have come in a three with a holding midfielder (Gueye) and an inform AM (Sigurdson).
Zouma - performed very well.
Bernard - worth a punt on a free. Hit and miss with form. Another player who is in and out the side and this has impacted his ability to form any partnerships. Wouldn't say a bad signing. Comfortably gets into any side outside the 'sky' top six.
Richarlison - our best player
Sidibie - on loan. Wouldn't keep him. Allowed us to send Kenny out on loan which could prove to be a good move long term. Given its a loan wouldn't say it was a bad signing.
Delph - bad signing. no questions.
Iwobi - poor signing. although I don't think he is a winger, was brought into play in Silva's 4/3/3 system. I think its unfair to completely blame this on Brands. The alchemy of circumstance more so.
Moise Kean - highly rated youngster. Still needs time. Jury out. Surely worth the risk if it works out long term?
Gbamin - can't judge.
I think we have to remember we are midtable side. Brand was never going to come in and just buy loads of superstars.
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