So as I embark on the last few remaining fixtures in my first season at the Toon ive got one eye firmly on next year. The season started well and the ultimate goal was to qualify for the CL. Throughout the year I was always lurking in and around the top four but injuries, bad form have cost me to drop out of the race for 4th. 5th to 7th is looking more realistic.
Now next season I don't expect to be given a war chest. I've already discarded most of the dead wood, Perch, Wilo, Ryan, Obertan, Marv, Jonas etc. Which surprisingly helped fund me the signing of Jovetic. I've also managed to keep in the core of my team. I play with a 4-2-3-1 System. The back four pretty much picks itself, Santoon and Debeauty on the flanks. I rotate Colo with Taylor beside Yanga Mbwiaaaaaaa. Now in midfield I have strength. Tiote, Moussain Sissoko, Diame (January buy) Anita and Yocabs. I don't really use Dreamboat in a CM position, I deploy him behind Cisse and he's been immense in terms of goals/assist. Now obviously my two biggest assets are Tiote and Yohan. Perhaps HBA can be added also. Im debating whether to sell either Cheick or Cabaye..Ive offered them both out, Tiote at the 20m mark but no real interest, a couple of lowball offers which didn't entice me. However Yohan is wanted by mega rich clubs..PSG and City. Both offering 28m ish. Now im thinking do I cash in on Cabaye and hopefully strengthen 2 or possibly 3 areas?
Upfront and in wide positions I lack quality/numbers. I've loaned the likes of Dempsey and Malouda and signed Tom Ince (whos still raw and hasn't put in one good performance) I've seen sum players such as griezmann transfer listed with capoue. Both who IMO would improve my team greatly. Capoue I know of irl (amazing potential) and can play in many positions. As for Griezmann he can offer class on the wing with Hatem and Perhaps play Jovetic more central? So what Im basically asking is, Should I keep Cabaye or try get top dollar and buy other players? ( recommendations appreciated)
Now next season I don't expect to be given a war chest. I've already discarded most of the dead wood, Perch, Wilo, Ryan, Obertan, Marv, Jonas etc. Which surprisingly helped fund me the signing of Jovetic. I've also managed to keep in the core of my team. I play with a 4-2-3-1 System. The back four pretty much picks itself, Santoon and Debeauty on the flanks. I rotate Colo with Taylor beside Yanga Mbwiaaaaaaa. Now in midfield I have strength. Tiote, Moussain Sissoko, Diame (January buy) Anita and Yocabs. I don't really use Dreamboat in a CM position, I deploy him behind Cisse and he's been immense in terms of goals/assist. Now obviously my two biggest assets are Tiote and Yohan. Perhaps HBA can be added also. Im debating whether to sell either Cheick or Cabaye..Ive offered them both out, Tiote at the 20m mark but no real interest, a couple of lowball offers which didn't entice me. However Yohan is wanted by mega rich clubs..PSG and City. Both offering 28m ish. Now im thinking do I cash in on Cabaye and hopefully strengthen 2 or possibly 3 areas?
Upfront and in wide positions I lack quality/numbers. I've loaned the likes of Dempsey and Malouda and signed Tom Ince (whos still raw and hasn't put in one good performance) I've seen sum players such as griezmann transfer listed with capoue. Both who IMO would improve my team greatly. Capoue I know of irl (amazing potential) and can play in many positions. As for Griezmann he can offer class on the wing with Hatem and Perhaps play Jovetic more central? So what Im basically asking is, Should I keep Cabaye or try get top dollar and buy other players? ( recommendations appreciated)
