Jean Belehouan. Any initial thoughts about Max’s replacement?
More generally, which recruits may be looking better than squad members from last season?
I’ll tell you more after I’ve seen them on Saturday but I’d say Belehouan will be pretty much like for like for Maxi.
Goalkeepers have been discussed ad nauseam elsewhere. Horton looks to be an upgrade on Kelly. Eze looks much stronger and more skilful than Fadera. Howe is certainly a better striker than Fishburn and Ewing is a definite upgrade on sick note Law.
Joey Dawson for Fin Shrimpton? That’s got to be another plus providing he stays fit. Have we replaced Clunan? Not sure. But we’ve also signed Chadwick on a season long loan and it’s looking likely that Simmonds might be given a contract.
Looking more dynamic going forward certainly. Stronger in defence? Possibly not. Solid in midfield? Not sure.
