We can't keep drifting away from what used to make us sustainable. If the plan is to keep buying older players for short-term fixes, the math never really stacks up. Take Raskin — you can see flashes, a couple of months under Clement and Barry offered hope, but overall he hasn't produced consistently and there are signs he might not be settled here.
Big fees need big justification
I'm not comfortable with a potential £17 million outlay unless there is a genuine chance of recouping that — or at least breaking even. It feels daft to blow that kind of cash on a single name when the same money could bolster several positions. Fans have a right to ask if the club are prioritising instant headlines over long-term value. We overpaid for Chermiti, and to be fair it has worked out so far, but one success doesn't make a habit acceptable.
Age profile and the resale puzzle
Look at the squad shape: 24 is the youngest starter, Neil and Pandur are around 26. Those two could be sold on if they hit form — that’s the sort of pathway the club should be nurturing. But guys like Shankland and McCrorie won't bring a tidy profit, and most names being linked are 25-plus. That makes it hard to flip players for value in a year or two. You need a blend: leadership and experience, yes, but also genuine youth with years ahead to develop and sell on.
What should happen next?
We need clarity from the board and recruitment team. Are we back to buy-to-finish or are we sticking with a model that builds assets? Either route can work, but mixing both haphazardly leaves us exposed. I want experienced heads who add something for more than a single season, and younger prospects with resale potential. Simple as that. To be fair, fans want ambition, but ambition without structure is just expensive chaos.
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