1) Clear up Sam Allardyce’s contract situation:
Six months ago you’d have struggled to find a supporter at Upton Park wishing for another couple of seasons with Allardyce in charge, and yet now it seems it could be a genuine possibility. Since Sam’s arrival his objective has been, put simply, to get us back into the Premier League and keep us there – if we’re judging the man’s success by his ability to meet objectives, then he’s been a complete success. Despite this, any supporter will tell you there is a lot more to it and Sam’s reign thus far has been the furthest thing from plain sailing. After our most impressive start to a Premier League campaign in years, despite all the criticism over the past 18 months, the board must at least be considering offering the man in charge a one-year extension at least. I’ll admit that I’ve given Allardyce his fair share of criticism during his time in East London, but if we continue playing good football and getting results, then who am I to complain? Whether the board want to keep Sam for another year or not is yet to be seen, but it must be sorted sooner rather than later.
will agree with the Reid situation, could be crucial. If we can’t keep him, we need several central defenders of very good quality to cover, same with wing backs!
I don’t think Jarvis has performed due to the lack of Carroll and only really had the the opportunity to cross to the goal machine Carlton cole 😉 and maiga.
If we are stuck with a hopefully fit Andy Carroll until 2019 (I cannot see anyone else matching his wages) surely having Jarvis would help. What a plan B that would be if we were getting dominated in the centre or bringing ac on to close out a game, with the possibility of pinching a goal from a glorious Collins hoof 😉
Reid can do one as far as I am concerned, I just hope we have scouted some quality. We really need two centre backs and a possible replacement for jenkinson.
Reid can go. Team spirit above individuals all day long. We have built up a great team spirit and attitude and it only takes one sulky bad apple to start the rot. If fourth place doesn’t convince him this is where his future lies then see ya son !!