I’m biased, but I think the rebuild at Portsmouth is interesting. We’ve been told by Rich Hughes that we will have a slightly bigger budget (still bottom half, but hopefully not lowest in league). We know Hughes and Mous can outperform a budget. But there is loads to rebuild. Bishop had an off season, but hopefully with thrive again under Murphy next year. We still need a ST though for competition (although I think Waddingham will be big for us). Poole and Shaugh are good champ CBs, and we have decent cover but always seem to have injury issues there. We need about 3/4 CMs with Dozzell going, Pack can’t last forever despite his brilliance last year. We haven’t replaced Lang. We need a RW desperately. Chaplin not returning. Devlin likely sold. New full backs needed. It’s another huge summer, I’m interested to hear your thoughts on where we go. No doubt the biggest thing for us is to keep Mousinho though!
I’m sure we’re on your list but RUFC have the biggest rebuild in years even though we have tended to make this category fashionable - including after promotion. We have I think 8 players contracted and at least 2 of those will attract suitors. We have a Head of Football in Steve McClaren who still hasn’t got a head coach in place with time ticking away. Lots to do in double quick time!
I’m biased, but I think the rebuild at Portsmouth is interesting. We’ve been told by Rich Hughes that we will have a slightly bigger budget (still bottom half, but hopefully not lowest in league). We know Hughes and Mous can outperform a budget. But there is loads to rebuild. Bishop had an off season, but hopefully with thrive again under Murphy next year. We still need a ST though for competition (although I think Waddingham will be big for us). Poole and Shaugh are good champ CBs, and we have decent cover but always seem to have injury issues there. We need about 3/4 CMs with Dozzell going, Pack can’t last forever despite his brilliance last year. We haven’t replaced Lang. We need a RW desperately. Chaplin not returning. Devlin likely sold. New full backs needed. It’s another huge summer, I’m interested to hear your thoughts on where we go. No doubt the biggest thing for us is to keep Mousinho though!
I’m sure we’re on your list but RUFC have the biggest rebuild in years even though we have tended to make this category fashionable - including after promotion. We have I think 8 players contracted and at least 2 of those will attract suitors. We have a Head of Football in Steve McClaren who still hasn’t got a head coach in place with time ticking away. Lots to do in double quick time!
Very excited for this new direction by the way 👌🏻
Oh yes. Very much on the to-do list are Rotherham.
Any thoughts on the situation that might help us?
Exeter City will be in the rebuild category 🫤
They're deffo on our shortlist mate.
Looking forward to it! Thanks 🙏🏻