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Col. Klink
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1. Don't sell Fellaini or Baines. Of course no one wants this but I would rather sell other parts unless one of them asks out. Fellaini is our best player and Baines also is fantastic at a position which is nearly impossible to replace with an equal amount of talent.
2. Play Fellaini at AM. What he brings is essential for how we attack. Since Moyes prefers to play a lone striker (thank god we finally found a decent one), Fellaini's control and hold up play gives us a lot more options for overlapping runs from our wingers. Also since we have been so reliant in the past to score on crosses having Fellaini near the goal is a much bigger plus and takes better advantage of Baines' best ability. Finally, his defense and ability to close down on defenders and midfielders makes the opposing team's outlet passes more difficult.
3. Sell Jagielka. He still has value (Arsenal still needs CBs) and when he was out I thought Heitinga and Distin like a better combination. While the transfer rumors may have been distracting I don't think he looked that great this season. I would rather sell him if we need to make some money, especially if it means keeping Baines.
4. Sign Distin to a new deal. He is old and he won't be in demand, but he can still play and he would be cheap. He would also be good insurance for next on the list.
5. Groom Rodwell for CB. We have Fellaini and Gibson in the middle and I think moving Rodwell to CB (which he has the skill set for) would help the club put the best players on the pitch.
6. Sign a RB. This is the position of greatest need for us in my opinion. Neville and Hibbert are serviceable and their leadership and versatility would still be needed but they are on the downside of their career and if we added someone with pace and a better crossing ability our attack wouldn't be as tilted to the left side.
7. I'm not going to guess about signing specific players since I have no clue Moyes' budget, but I would love to have any of Dempsey, Pienaar or Donovan. I think Dempsey will be too expensive and he'd rather try to go for someone already guaranteeed for the CL next year. If Tottenham sell Modric and/or make the CL they will need the depth and I think they'll keep Pienaar. I think Donovan would be most likely and would love to come over but, that is all in the MLS' hands and they could jack up the price unreasonably high.
8. Slowly bring Barkley on as the offensive center midfield. I Towards the end of the season we had Gibson and Osman behind Fellaini and I would look to see if Ross could eventually take over for Osman.
9. Cahill is done as a starter. I know Moyes has his favorites but Cahill needs to be only an option off of he bench or for cup fixtures.
Thoughts....
2. Play Fellaini at AM. What he brings is essential for how we attack. Since Moyes prefers to play a lone striker (thank god we finally found a decent one), Fellaini's control and hold up play gives us a lot more options for overlapping runs from our wingers. Also since we have been so reliant in the past to score on crosses having Fellaini near the goal is a much bigger plus and takes better advantage of Baines' best ability. Finally, his defense and ability to close down on defenders and midfielders makes the opposing team's outlet passes more difficult.
3. Sell Jagielka. He still has value (Arsenal still needs CBs) and when he was out I thought Heitinga and Distin like a better combination. While the transfer rumors may have been distracting I don't think he looked that great this season. I would rather sell him if we need to make some money, especially if it means keeping Baines.
4. Sign Distin to a new deal. He is old and he won't be in demand, but he can still play and he would be cheap. He would also be good insurance for next on the list.
5. Groom Rodwell for CB. We have Fellaini and Gibson in the middle and I think moving Rodwell to CB (which he has the skill set for) would help the club put the best players on the pitch.
6. Sign a RB. This is the position of greatest need for us in my opinion. Neville and Hibbert are serviceable and their leadership and versatility would still be needed but they are on the downside of their career and if we added someone with pace and a better crossing ability our attack wouldn't be as tilted to the left side.
7. I'm not going to guess about signing specific players since I have no clue Moyes' budget, but I would love to have any of Dempsey, Pienaar or Donovan. I think Dempsey will be too expensive and he'd rather try to go for someone already guaranteeed for the CL next year. If Tottenham sell Modric and/or make the CL they will need the depth and I think they'll keep Pienaar. I think Donovan would be most likely and would love to come over but, that is all in the MLS' hands and they could jack up the price unreasonably high.
8. Slowly bring Barkley on as the offensive center midfield. I Towards the end of the season we had Gibson and Osman behind Fellaini and I would look to see if Ross could eventually take over for Osman.
9. Cahill is done as a starter. I know Moyes has his favorites but Cahill needs to be only an option off of he bench or for cup fixtures.
Thoughts....
