Its not a bad thing just before the transfer deadline, if we have to sell Guehi for top dollar to fund 3/4 players then so be it.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Correct. That said, send Solanke a pudding. Merry Christmas to all HOLers!

Exactly my thoughts. Us sleep walking into the relegation zone unless we do something to correct it.

Success will lie to you but failure always tells you the truth.

If we dont have enough money, then we have to generate our own, Olise, Eze, Doucoure, Andesen and Guehi are 300m between them, we need Attacking options first, goals win games, a DM isnt a priority in comparison to attacking options

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Some thoughts of mine reposted from a different thread that are more in keeping with the overall gist of this thread:

One doesn't have to go far to figure out why we are amongst the lowest scoring sides in the PL (goals win games), it is a simple matter of understanding that it is the tactical preference of the manager, who likes to have more bodies behind the ball more often than having them in front of it. A tactical decision to find the easiest way out from actually taking the responsibility to prepare a team in art the of forward play, chance creation, and scoring goals. It has been admitted that Roy doesn't coach forwards, which says it all really. Think about that for a moment, it's actually quite extraordinary.
For those who chime in with the "Oh but look at what Croydon Roy has to deal with" - I would suggest to Roy that he gets on with it, that he finds a way, be it long ball, set piece, a succession of crosses, or even gung-ho, whatever it takes. To use his experience to find a way out of the malaise his tactical approach has put us in. Don't make excuses. Don't blame the youngsters. Don't tell the fans that they are fortunate.
Naturally a pre-requisite for a healthy league position is good home form, that is, finding the ways and means of scoring goals to win games.
We are 15th using the negative tactics replicated in each and every game, no matter whether the opposition is at top or at the bottom. It's a deliberate decision to play like this, basically because this is all Roy knows. It doesn't work any longer, try something different, mix it up, play with positivity, or leave.

Edited by southnorwoodhill (23 Dec 2023 6.44pm)

Mate disagree- think DM Is an absolute priority in the window - with Doucoure out for the rest of the season - we simply can’t limp by with the likes of Hughes - just ain’t good enough..!!

Also think right back is key - just how long have we been saying that..!!

Not to concerned about attacking options - get Olise, Eze, Franca etc.. on the pitch think we will be fine..!!

COYP