That's a decent post.
I feel underwhelmed somewhat by the players we are linked with. It is no myth that we spend big in the transfer market. I also think we spend rather badly in the transfer market. When you look at our best XI from last season, you'd have to say the only new additions to the squad are Mignolet, Coutinho and Sturridge. I feel these are terrific players and have helped us accumulate more points, especially Sturridge. I have no doubt that Brendan is a fantastic coach - just look at how Luis, Daniel and Hendo have flourished under him. There is also the rise of Raheem Sterling, who fits into this system perfectly.
What I find most frustrating is Brendan's penchant for an unproven youngster. I feel we have overspent on the likes of Luis Alberto, Fabio Borini and Tiago Ilori. I also feel that if these players do remain with the club, they will not improve us. I've watched all of them. I personally cannot see it, but maybe Brendan can.
I know people have slated Willian, but he would've hit the ground running at Liverpool. He would have fitted our system perfectly. At Chelsea he is being utilised as a hardworking attacker, but here he would be an outlet and a creator of play. We were linked with two other outstanding players in Micky and Costa. We were in no position to secure them but showed great ambition to. Now we are in that position, so I find the links to such players as Emre Can, Steven Caulker, Ryan Bertrand and even Adam Lallana underwhelming. I understand maybe some players will not fit our system due to not being a hard enough worker, but it's that quality that we need.
I will refuse to question Brendan's ability as a coach, but as a scout in the transfer market I will. But, if Brendan is that good a manager and a footballer is that good a footballer, then surely the ability to adapt and fit our system is more than possible. However you look at it, Fabregas would improve us as a team. He'd have a field day threading balls through to our attackers. That's what quality will offer you.
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