I would think Thelwell rates Evans - He signed him for the Development Squad.
I think you are reading far FAR too much into it.
There is nothing to suggest we have any interest in Clough. There is nothing to suggest we want to sell Evans.
Apart from that, it looks solid.
Evans had pushed Saville out of the starting XI this season before he got injured. Both were sent out on loan last season.Likewise Thelwell would also be partly responsible for lessor players such as Saville and Coady who blocked Evans opportunity within the first team squad.
I know he'll stay (for now at least) but serious teams at this level don't have players like that anywhere near the first XI.
I can see Saville, Henry and Wallace loaned to League One. The latter we may sell, I don't see anyone covering the wages of the former two permanently. EEL will make his deal permanent and Gladon will go back to Holland on loan. CBJ we know is going back, it wouldn't surprise me to see Tex go back too, he didn't even make the bench on Saturday. I could see Iorfa being sold, as I've said before I think this year is more than just lost confidence, I think we'll get what we can from a bottom half PL club. Assuming all the above, I'd like a starting left back, right back, centre half and centre forward as priorities.
Don't forget Graham isn't far off now, I would want that spot on the bench for him ideally. It is a shame he hasn't featured but it seems he isn't really very good anyway so we wont be losing much.What is John's injury? I'd be a bit sad to see him returned before we have a chance to put him, Cav, and Costa in same XI.
Agree with this as much as I don't rate Ikeme there are far worse players that need replacing as a priority. I just hope we can improve enough so the likes of Costa will want to stay, for that to happen I think we need to show that we can make a serious push next year. Its a big window for us I hope Thelwell doesn't mess it up.I'm OK with Ikeme for the rest of this season. This year he's been what he is an average Championship keeper. We haven't had players performing at average Championship level in the positions I said, so I'd prioritise these
Agree with this as much as I don't rate Ikeme there are far worse players that need replacing as a priority. I just hope we can improve enough so the likes of Costa will want to stay, for that to happen I think we need to show that we can make a serious push next year. Its a big window for us I hope Thelwell doesn't mess it up.
According to Birmingham Mail, Prince may be on the exit list.
According to Birmingham Mail, Prince may be on the exit list.