Won't make a call on BR until the end of the season. Have said for a while that I don't expect our performances to pick up significantly. You just need to look at the forward options.
So ... if we do f**k all in the Jan window, and come out of it with Borini (and Mario may be movable) still in squad / not having signed a new striker, then it's unlikely our fortunes will change that much until Studge comes back (whenever that is). Which leaves BR in a ropey position.
- if FSG decide to put a brake on signings, don't think BR can use that as an excuse - if he is content with that, then he's a bit of a lame duck.
- if FSG aren't making a lot of money available, he has the option to move on some of the players signed who haven't contributed - bring in some cash - and spin the wheel again to get guys in positions needed .... just like in summer, strikers/keeper.
- if they make decent money available, then he'll be under a lot of pressure to spend it well.
We signed feck all last Jan window, but we did OK for 2nd half of season. Don't think we'll be OK this time.
This whole transfer committee thing - if BR is/was not getting the players he wants, I'd have no problem with him coming out and saying it. After all, either way, whether he calls them on it or not, it'll be his neck on the line anyway come summer (or before). Example ... the Remy fiasco - I mean what the f**k - I presume BR wanted him - but some pencil head said no - but at the end of the day, the buck will stop with BR.
He may or may not turn this thing around - but whether he stays or goes might be determined by how hard he tries. If people don't see some logic, some method in what he's attempting to do, he won't bring them with him.
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