>season with the new guy in charge). IMHO Ourselves, Preston and Palace all >start this season in a weaker position than the one we were in at the >start of last season
I disagree with that so far as our squad goes. Defensively we have the same personnel, although if Foxe or the german bloke gets signed we will be stronger. More importantly I think Killa is first choice to start, he has proven himself to Blackwell. He may start at left back because of Craineys injury, but if/when he chooses another left back then Killa will be centreback. Midfield we are much much stronger. Bakke is back and fit. Stone is fit. Carole is a genuine winger. Nicholls looks to be a player who can push Derry and Bakke for a first team spot. We have a genuine 4 man midfield with proper wide players. Up front, Hulse's departure makes us slightly weaker, especially whilst Cresswell is injured, but everyone was saying how we had too many forwards last season, and on paper Cresswell, Healy and Blake would get into most, if not all, championship sides. If we got the german bloke, plus a dorigo-esque left back (which are rarer than hens teeth) then we would have a great squad. Birmingham will probably struggle this season, they haven't been in the championship for a few years so their players will not like it at all. West Brom also to a lesser extent. As for the money, I think we are big enough to compete on wages at this level, anyone wanting more than we can offer wont want to be playing in the championship anyway, and I think we are a bigger 'name' than anyone else in the division. _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist oh alright then :-)
