01 May 2017 14:24:41
It's going to be an interesting summer transfer window.
I think RK saying last summer that we needed 3 keepers and then going through the season with 2 was a mistake that has cost us dearly.
It's fair to say that Gueye and Schneiderlin have been a success and that glimpses from Lookmam and Calvert-Lewin bode well for the future.
I still don't understand why we replaced a 22 year old John Stones with a 32 year old Ashley Williams, whose best years are clearly behind him. It's not his fault we signed him, but he gets caught out too often by the ball over the top, he is far too slow and his distribution is dreadful.
I'm sure that there must have been better younger options available.
Bolasie also has failings, although he has the work-rate that Koeman demands, he is a stereotypical one trick pony of a winger, who will have a half decent game every one in five, but still produce a poor final ball.
It's been a decent season on the whole, but I hope a little more thought goes in to this summers window and that RK is big enough to admit to himself that a couple of his signings aren't quite up to scratch.
As for the summer wish list? well, I think that we all realise that it is getting bigger! A decent keeper is an absolute priority. Cover at Right Back, Holgate has done well, but he clearly has a future at Centre Back. Speaking of Centre Backs, either Keane or Van Dijk and A. N. Other would be great, or preferably both Keane and Van Dijk! An attacking Centre Mid and depending on departures, at least one if not two consistent wide men and if Rom stays at least one Striker, if he leaves then at least two will do for starters.
One final point. I hope that next season that we have the confidence to go at the so-called bigger clubs rather than pay them too much respect.

{Ed025's Note - except for the bolasie bit i appreciate what your saying shropshire..

1.) 01 May 2017
01 May 2017 16:44:31
Bit harsh on Bolasie, the lad seemed to be just settling in when he got that bad injury so the jury should still be out until he has regained his fitness and gets a few games under his belt. Not too sure on AW myself but he always looked decent at Swansea and when playing for Wales. Maybe a proper rest over this summer will have him back to the levels which got him his move to us. Last years euro's could have affected him and possibly just needs a rest.

2.) 01 May 2017
01 May 2017 18:48:03
Not sure how Shropshire can have that opinion of Bolasie either perhaps he is getting him mixed up with someone else. Go to all the home games and Bolasie for me (apart from his season/ year ending injury) has been a success. Perhaps he meant Valencia.

3.) 01 May 2017
01 May 2017 20:14:56
Football is all about opinions. Bolasie's endeavour can't be faulted, but he tries too may tricks that don't come off, tries to beat a man too many times and when he does his final ball is often poor. I do accept that it is difficult to find a consistent winger, but I do expect better deliveries.
I really hope that he fully recovers from his injury and goes on to prove me wrong. I just hope that he doesn't lose a yard of pace. I will of course be behind him 100% when he plays, as I am every player who pull on the blue jersey.
As I said, its all about opinions and I respect everyones right to have one and would never resort to sarcasm simply because I don't agree.

4.) 02 May 2017
02 May 2017 12:26:03
If you look at Bolasie and the effort he puts in to every game he played then compare to Kev, Lennon and Ged he is in a different class.

I believe we have missed him more than any other player. I expect Koeman to address our attack this season but there are many areas that need attention to help us compete with the teams above. It's going to be tough.