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Originally Posted by Dr Stranger
I don’t blame ETH at all*. On the contrary, you can see him attempting to bring the required standard. It’s just very difficult with the hole we’ve dug for ourselves. The lack of clarity and communication re the ownership is another big cloud.
*Mount is a highly dubious choice that he needs to get right though. Benefit of the doubt though.
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Why is Mount dubious he clearly fits into the mould of the player ETH wants - the fact that he's having to fit him into a system that is not complete but he can see in him how he wants to play.
Remember Brighton and Brentford last year trying to play out from the back
- The players who could (Martinez and Varane) were handicapped by De Gea and Maguire- he's now brought in players who can now do it and last year was a transition year towards that system that is now established.
I see Mount as a part of a transition towards the sort of style he wants to play and at the moment it's similar to the issues of playing out from the back.
If Mount is the right sort of player and is available and wants to come then he should sign him as he might not be available when the rest is in place.
You can't just buy 6 or 8 new first team players it's at least 3 seasons so if the right player comes along you buy him.