MalaysianRed7
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Having just watched that brilliant game being played out, in which West Ham thankfully came out on top, I think this is the perfect time to start this thread.
Fabianski, Cresswell, Bowen, Benrahma, Antonio, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Mane, Jota. All 10 of these players, 5 from either side who started the game, were either one of the best players in the Championship or a mid table/relegation battling PL team. Obviously, all 10 have been nothing short of excellent for West Ham and Liverpool, playing massive roles in their club’s successes over the past few seasons. Liverpool have obviously become PL winners* and CL winners, while West Ham stayed up and have established themselves as a top 6 team.
I don’t understand why more teams don’t follow this model. It’s my favourite type of recruitment, as it’s cost efficient, easy to scout and players already know the league, rather than blowing millions of pounds on established/flavour of the month players. The likes of Maguire, Grealish and Lukaku might never come good (Maguire certainly won’t), and will never be as value for money even if they do. 3 of these guys cost less than the 10 listed above, unbelievably.
Using us as an example, why couldn’t we have brought in one of Bissouma/Neves in the summer. Both are PL proven, not too expensive and far better than McFred.
Fabianski, Cresswell, Bowen, Benrahma, Antonio, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Mane, Jota. All 10 of these players, 5 from either side who started the game, were either one of the best players in the Championship or a mid table/relegation battling PL team. Obviously, all 10 have been nothing short of excellent for West Ham and Liverpool, playing massive roles in their club’s successes over the past few seasons. Liverpool have obviously become PL winners* and CL winners, while West Ham stayed up and have established themselves as a top 6 team.
I don’t understand why more teams don’t follow this model. It’s my favourite type of recruitment, as it’s cost efficient, easy to scout and players already know the league, rather than blowing millions of pounds on established/flavour of the month players. The likes of Maguire, Grealish and Lukaku might never come good (Maguire certainly won’t), and will never be as value for money even if they do. 3 of these guys cost less than the 10 listed above, unbelievably.
Using us as an example, why couldn’t we have brought in one of Bissouma/Neves in the summer. Both are PL proven, not too expensive and far better than McFred.