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Following the capture of Connor Whickam, do we need to move again for another defender? We are short of cover in defence, particularly on the right side. People have said that Buxton's form has dipped in the last few games and with Lee now considered a midfielder, we lack cover there. Perhaps we'll look to bring in a Premiership youngster, someone who is comfortable at right back and centre back.

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I think CB is where we need cover. We only have Taylor

 

Yep. I suppose Reda could cover, as we have enough left backs. But his lack of centre back experience at this level would be a worry

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No point bringing in another loan defender now just to add cover in case of future injury/suspension - only if they were going to be first choice in the team.

With Llera being a bit of a mixed bag, Gardner with a history of hamstring injuries and Taylor being mostly rubbish so far, we're definitely light on cover in the centre, although in an emergency we also have Reda and Buxton who are capable of filling in there.

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Haven't been since the game at Charlton so can't say re Buxton, although a few on here say his form has slipped a bit. Were that the case, or he got injured, who would replace him? Another right sided defender coming in could put pressure on Buxton and also challenge Llera for a place in the middle. Most Premiership clubs have youngsters who are equally adept at full back or centre back.

I suppose we will need to get a few more out first, starting with a couple of keepers as 5 is totally excessive, especially when you consider our limitations elsewhere.

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Think we're ok til the summer, to be honest. Our covering players aren't even getting a game, so why the need for additional bodies..?

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Not meant to be a Buxton bashing thread at all, just saying that we are a little threadbare down that side. With Lee now excelling in his midfield role and Taylor seemingly out of the picture, we could do with another one in there.

With Antonio moving back out wide to accommodate Wickham alongside Lita, doubt Lee will be starting anyway - so cover sorted.

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