West end Saints

We had terrible end to the season, and I am worried about where we are going, but we comfortably avoided relegation and there was no point it was a realistic possibility. Yes, if we had lost more games we could have gone down, but we didn't. If we had won more we would be more higher. It is the least I have ever felt connected with the players. Aside from JWP, Romeu, and three full backs can't think of a player who I wouldn't ideally want replaced (although appreciate we will be stuck with others)

I think it will be an unpopular opinion, but I rate Redmond higher than Armstrong. Armstrong makes some excellent direct runs, but often concedes possession or takes risks in central positions in our own half. I also have doubts about his work rate and defensive ability. Redmond isn't great but feel he marginally helps the shape of the team more, and works a bit harder. I would hope we could upgrade in both! Not sure if the link will work, and don't think stats match what we seen on pitch (e.g Armstrong concedes possession stats aren't too bad, but don't show how often these put us under severe pressure) https://www.premierleague.com/stats/player-comparison

Clear again weakness in midfield, I really don't see Ely, Tella, Djenepo, S Armstrong as being close to good enough if the team hopes to be a top half side. Maybe one or two as squad level, but we should have starters better than those.

The team has looked lethargic recently & we seem to need all our players in good form at once (and are v good when they are) as soon as one or two are out of form we lose all shape. We are probably about where we should be for the standard of the squad. Aside from fullbacks and CM not many would get time in other sides. Think our weakest area is attacking MF. Ely had a decent spell, but doesn't really make enough impact, Redmond works quite hard but not a lot of product, S Armstrong gives away possession in the wrong places too often and doesn't put the work in - some good direct runs but nowhere near enough, Tella hasn't had the season I expected, Djenepo and Walcott have offered little this year. Defimately need to upgrade this area.