01 Aug 2014 09:45:31
It is extremely unlikely that Brown and O'Shea could get through a month without injury to one or other, let alone a season, and it is probably their last as a central pair anyway. So it is extraordinary that we were only pursuing Williams, and have made no progress since he turned us down. Gus says negotiations are down to Congerton, which may be the problem- what does a 'technical director' know about wheeling and dealing in among players agents? So far, the answer would appear to be not much, as his major contribution has been to drive up prices and help targeted players get better contracts where they are. Scouting is one thing- persuading players to join is another. And at the minute it is not scouting expertise we need.

1.) 01 Aug 2014
Brandon sadly I think you are bang-on with your assessment.