Hayden Hackney

[Stirlingsays]

Wharton likely to go next summer so it makes sense to bring this lad in now and bed him in.

Gulp.

 

[Eaglecoops]

The most sensible article I’ve read on this suggests they want circa £20m for him which seems to be our max price point for decent youngsters.

It also suggests that he is seen as a natural medium term replacement for Hughes which makes perfect sense given Hughes is likely into his last two seasons now at 31.

I watched him a couple of times last season and he looked very good. It’s definitely a yes from me.

 

[Willo]

The most sensible article I’ve read on this suggests they want circa £20m for him which seems to be our max price point for decent youngsters.

It also suggests that he is seen as a natural medium term replacement for Hughes which makes perfect sense given Hughes is likely into his last two seasons now at 31.

I watched him a couple of times last season and he looked very good. It’s definitely a yes from me.

As I mentioned Hackney did catch my eye when I have seen him play.
Another midfielder whom I have mentioned on HOL is our former youngster Jack Rudoni currently at Coventry.

 

[doombear]

Injuries plus Europe would be the thinking I suspect.

Exactly. Look how thin we got at times last season through injuries and suspensions. If we look at what we've got:

• Lerma will increasingly be a CB back-up and may play that role in Europe
• Wharton was injured for much of last season and we can only hope that was a blip
• Doucoure is sadly entering Wickham territory when it comes to the treatment room
• Hughes is over 30
• Kamada is entering his final season and will be 30 next August
• Ozoh still needs to step up and Glasner may well be grooming him to be a CB
• Devenny is stepping up but he seems more effective as an AM than a DM

All-in-all Hackney makes a lot of sense, so bring him in if we can.

 

[MrRobbo]

Exactly. Look how thin we got at times last season through injuries and suspensions. If we look at what we've got:

• Lerma will increasingly be a CB back-up and may play that role in Europe
• Wharton was injured for much of last season and we can only hope that was a blip
• Doucoure is sadly entering Wickham territory when it comes to the treatment room
• Hughes is over 30
• Kamada is entering his final season and will be 30 next August
• Ozoh still needs to step up and Glasner may well be grooming him to be a CB
• Devenny is stepping up but he seems more effective as an AM than a DM

All-in-all Hackney makes a lot of sense, so bring him in if we can.

Couldnt agree more.

We have no idea if Doucoure can stay fit and return to the pre injury level. Wharton has history, and should be managed.

I think we need another body in there. Makes sense for it to be someone looking to step up, and hence not promised to be a starter