The atmosphere around the club / fans is such at the moment, that unless we made a genuine marquee signing, we're not going to get overly excited about anyone. Certainly, Gibson isn't a name or a position we've been hankering for over the past few weeks / months. If
Moyes brought in a Championship player like he did with Beckford, some of us groaned, some us smiled. But with Gibson, we haver an inkling to his work rate, play making and goal scoring ability - none of which ingrains any sort of confidence in a team that needs a huge a morale and energy boost. I often wonder how the players must feel the morning after a player signs - they are more than likely just as equally confused and disappointed, as us.
But, although we have strikers who cannot score, midfielders who cannot pass or open up defences and defenders whose only roll is to foul and hoof the ball up-field - All is not lost. We've had similar predicaments put before us, Senderos was a dubious signing as was Lucas Neil, but now and then, the likes of Castillo arrive and provide that physical presence we often lack in our diminutive current players. But what we really need is some creativity - we never replaced Arteta or Manny Fernandes ( sadly missed) and our current player with any footballing brain, goes back to L.A in a few hours.
Midfield Player = yes, but one who will bring something to the table and not just be a journey man / bench warmer
Striker = Priority
Centre Half = Experienced, fearless and one who can find a player and not Row FF of the Main Stand with every clearance.
