Forget talk of strengthening the forward line or splashing the cash on another keeper that may not be used this season.
A bit of much needed pace in the central defence dept. would help see us through to the summer.
Suggestions please??

I agree. I see it as our no 1 priority. Our current best pairing (when fit) are Tomkins and Cahill who are able to compensate for lack of pace by their game reading ability. But that only works if we deny the opposition space behind our back line which means we need to defend deep, which in turn, makes attacking more difficult, It worked for us pre-lockdown last year, but neither of them have been match fit at the same time this season.

As for who. Rumour has it that Chelsea want to offload Christensen. Alternatively a loan move for Tomori (with Batshuayi returning to Chelsea) might work.

I’d like a no-nonsense Eastern European style defender that would iron out the niceties and ruffle a few feathers. Forget the ‘ball playing centre back’ that everyone seems to be obsessed with. The likes of Vidic spring to mind.

Why not a capable CH from our U23's, WOODS.

Yes, i know most if not all will state he's unproven, inexperienced at this level, so was Zaha, AWB to name 2. How will he get experience if he doesnt play, OR, would you rather he waits till he's 26 & finally leaves?

Dont get me wrong, RH wont use him, or anyone else from the U23's, as in his mindset, he doesnt trust them, that is working against what Parish is trying to achieve with the academy,

Anyhoo, just a suggestion

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

Agreed.

He will/does need an experienced player alongside him, in his recent outing for the U23's he had Thommo, who, imo, was letting him take the lead in that partnership, that must be invaluable & a morale booster for him.

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

There's a big no nonsense CB at Charlton but he's not Eastern European.