I was speculating more on who Pardew would be playing next year. My main problem with Morgan is that he is too inconsistent. Time is on his side though but he has a tendency to be anonymous at times. I think Hammond will definitely be playing for us next season, though I accept what you say. Maybe a CM pairing of Stock and Schneiderlin would be better? I'm sure we will see. I don't rate James at all however.
You say a midfielder is a must but who else would you sign as an extra? I'm struggling to think of any other position where we could sign anyone apart from maybe a pacy striker?