First team wise, I don’t want a whole lot of changes, bringing lots of new players in from overseas that are new to the EPL, and seeing us having another season of the team gelling.
I would like to see a top strike partner for Berbatov, so either Keane or Defoe leaving. Not much help, as I can’t think of anyone who would realistically come. Martins maybe, but I can’t see the barcodes letting him go. That’s one change for the starting line up.
Secondly, I would like to add a creative midfielder and Sneidjer would fit the bill, played on the left of midfield. Would move Lennon to the right and Malbranque to the bench (nothing against him, I just think Sneidjer would be a step up). That’s two changes.
And finally a left back. Gareth Bale or Leighton Baines for me. That’s three first team changes.
To the squad, I would also add a top centre back to share defensive duties with Dawson and King. Someone like Woodgate or Metzelder. The thing is all three would expect regular first team football and I don’t like rotating CBs. But we can’t depend upon King remaining injury free and we need some class to step in to his boots when he is not around. Gardner can go.
Also would replace Mido with Yakubu or Ashton, both of whom have shown they can cut it in the EPL.
A couple of youngsters too.