Fill in the blanks round this lot

[dadofsam]

Foster
wilko
dicko

henry
vass


rooney
patto


I think we could have made something competitive, something we could have really identified with and something worth a few quid

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"I think we could have made something competitive, something we could have really identified with and something worth a few quid "


Are you suggesting that the side we currently have isn't?

[dadofsam]

Our current side is obviously competitive,

I identify most with players who are local or come through the ranks and we don't have many of those - in fact I think we're desperately short of any player who really connects with the majority of fans.

We have few financially appreciating assets in our team - possibly Lawrence and Ryan.

It's a team that has been assembled and managed to do one thing, that's get in the premiership. I support the ends but not the means.

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I'd firmly expect us to make a profit on Simmo and Fuller (if forced to), as well as Whelan.

In a perfect world, all clubs would still have substantial connections to the local area on the pitch - but that's not how the game is anymore is it? While I wouldn't want us to be Chelsea and simply buy success, it is nice to see us finally showing a bit of ambition and financial muscle on a par with the big guns of this division.

From the players you mention:

Foster - was a good deal that worked out well for all parties.

Henry - Never impressed me personally, bit of a crab, certainly not a patch on Whelan.

Vass - disappointed we didn't do more to keep him.

Rooney - not really setting the world alight.

Patto - good player, but we couldn't guarantee him first team football so he left. Fair play to him.