Squad Additions

New signing Lloyd Dyer showing David Davis his pace

Already making the permanent signing of Michael Morrison and Lloyd Dyer on loan, Gary Rowett is looking to make some more additions to his squad.

With David Edgar’s departure to Huddersfield because of a seeming desire to play in midfield, Rowett is left with a lack of rotation at the back and if Robinson or Morrison were to pick up and injury, Rowett would be left lacking in options. 

For this reason, the blues are looking to add a player at the heart of the defence to ensure no squad crises.

Rowett himself explained that Edgar sees himself as more of a “holding midfielder” and Blues need another “out and out centre-back”.

Although I agree that we certainly need another centre half, a back up centre midfielder wouldn’t go a miss either.

Rowett argues that with Jonathan Spector and young Charlee Adams who is enjoying a successful spell at non-league Lincoln, we have enough depth to be able to cope with injuries.

I feel that with the departure of Guy Moussi, having Edgar as a back up could have been of great use because of Spector’s painful inconsistency and Adams lack of experience. With the system we are adopting, our two centre midfielders are hugely relied upon to win the ball and retain possession, without forgetting their need to pick a pass to the wide men and forward to create goals. For this reason they are very key to our success. If an injury crisis struck and both Gleeson and Davis suffered from injuries, either Adams or Reece Brown who has enjoyed 7 games in the blue shirt would have to step in. 

Young Charlee Adams impresses Rowett

I trust Rowett very much and if he believes Adams has the ability to be a success for the club then he is probably correct. I just find it a little worrying that our back up centre midfielders are talented but teenaged and Jonathan Spector.

If the worst was to happen and both Gleeson and Davis were side lined, Spector would certainly have to show some of his better performances to ensure Blues could get a foothold into games.

With Robo reaching his twilight years and Gavin Gunning still suffering from a long-term injury, one thing is for sure at S.T. Andrews, an extra defender would certainly be of use.