Which players has Lennon missed out on due to finances?

wanderlust wrote:So to summarise the last few posts....

We need a new team and no individual player is a panacea. Is that a fair summary?

wanderlust wrote:To say the problem is a "lack of goals" is an oversimplification Norpig - might as well say the problem is a "lack of wins" or a "lack of points" (or lack of money if you want to complete the circle!)

Buy a striker and we'd still be struggling if we continue to give away stupid goals and fail to create clearcut opportunities. It would lead to exciting games but if survival is the objective we'd be better off sorting out the midfield so that at least we don't lose.

Biggest disappointment for me this season are the likes of Spearing and Mavies who you'd expect to be at least competitive in this division but they've been poor - and need replacing. I'd sell 'em along with Medo and Trotter and spend any money available on trying to build a decent midfield from where we can control games.

bwfc1874 wrote:I disagree you don't need outstanding quality throughout the team in the Championship you need fitness(/hard work) and organisation. Look at Brentford or Wolves midfielders for instance, James Henry, Jack Price, Alan McCormack, Diagouraga all lower league players who run non-stop for the team and move the ball quickly.

Pratley, Mavies, Spearing and Vela are all more than good enough to do that. They did it well when Lennon first came in, as did Danns, we saw high pressing, lots of running and an organised side but something has caused their form to drop off a cliff. To me that's a lack of motivation, maybe because the squad is stale or maybe the managers not doing his job, but to say there isn't enough quality in midfield for us to avoid relegation is false.

bwfc1874 wrote:I disagree you don't need outstanding quality throughout the team in the Championship you need fitness(/hard work) and organisation. Look at Brentford or Wolves midfielders for instance, James Henry, Jack Price, Alan McCormack, Diagouraga all lower league players who run non-stop for the team and move the ball quickly.

Pratley, Mavies, Spearing and Vela are all more than good enough to do that. They did it well when Lennon first came in, as did Danns, we saw high pressing, lots of running and an organised side but something has caused their form to drop off a cliff. To me that's a lack of motivation, maybe because the squad is stale or maybe the managers not doing his job, but to say there isn't enough quality in midfield for us to avoid relegation is false.

wanderlust wrote:

bwfc1874 wrote:I disagree you don't need outstanding quality throughout the team in the Championship you need fitness(/hard work) and organisation. Look at Brentford or Wolves midfielders for instance, James Henry, Jack Price, Alan McCormack, Diagouraga all lower league players who run non-stop for the team and move the ball quickly.

Pratley, Mavies, Spearing and Vela are all more than good enough to do that. They did it well when Lennon first came in, as did Danns, we saw high pressing, lots of running and an organised side but something has caused their form to drop off a cliff. To me that's a lack of motivation, maybe because the squad is stale or maybe the managers not doing his job, but to say there isn't enough quality in midfield for us to avoid relegation is false.

You also need to be able to tackle, find space, pass to someone on your own team, retain possession, cover for the defence and create opportunities for the forwards - as well as chipping in with the odd goal. In my opinion.