by OLLIE KEARNS »
11 Oct 2008 10:46
Heard from a indirectly from a member of the team that played at Stoke that there was a bit of a flare up in the dressing room regarding the infamous Leroy penalty miss. SC asked Leroy along the lines of "what the hell was that" ? And Leroy had a rant along the lines of "given that you won't give put me in the first team I couldn't give a !#@& where it went". Loan arranged shortly afterwards and Jan transfer seems very likely.
I know there has also been debate on Shane Long in a different thread but I'm suprised that some people doubt his commitment. I think he actually tries too hard sometimes if anything. Facing goal he is very good. Pace, strength and finishes well. Back to goal there is a lot of work to be done as touch is especially poor and movement could be better. But SC is the man to improve him if anyone is.
My guess would be, assuming we are very much in the promotion mix come January, that Leroy will go and that we'll invest in a proven striker to guarentee the fire power that we need to see the job through. That doesn't mean that Doyle / Hunt wouldn't remain our best pairing, just that we have the depth that we need to cover injuries and loss of form.
The wild card is Doyle but, unless he has a contract clause, I think the club would turn down all offers in January if we have a chance to get back up.