I thought I’d take a break from watching the Olympics and look at some of the news surrounding BWFC from the past couple of days as various sources are saying we’ve landed or about to land a deal to sign Carlos Sanchez on a free and Benik Afobe on loan.
Subject to paper work (which with our luck will probably take an age) we’ve all but agreed terms with Sanchez. It’s taken so long apparently because of the number of people claiming to represent the 26 year old. Sky Sports are calling him the ideal replacement for NRC, however, I myself know very little about him, if someone could fill me in (either on here or via twitter), I’d appreciate it.
“The midfielder is set to sign a three-year contract with the Lancashire outfit, but the Colombian's desire to play in the Premier League could be reflected by the inclusion of certain clauses.” Sky Sports
It’s that last bit that worries me. It suggests that if we don’t succeed in getting promotion this year, his contract would end, and he could leave on a free, a kind of reverse relegation clause. Essentially we could pay him a year’s wages and he leaves for free next summer.
After meticulous web based research (OK 5 minutes on YouTube) Afobe looks a good player, and God knows we could do with a goal scorer at the moment. After all only two goals from open play in four matches…we won't get far in the Championship on stats like that.
Defense is a major worry at the moment, what with all of our CB out, it looks as if we’re going to have to play with a patched up back four tomorrow night. Ricketts and Alonso in the middle, Riley and Mears in full back positions. I won’t be surprised if we see some of our younger defenders given a chance to fill these roles.
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