Midfield

Quoted from Paul62

My very personal point of view from the limited number games I saw as an exile last season was of a midfield that played quite defensively. They sometimes appeared nearer the back four and were slow to react to loose balls particularly when looking for the lay offs from long aimless balls played forward. On a more positive note we  looked dangerous and created great chances when quick ball was played through our midfield on the floor. I think most of us would like to see more quality in midfield but I am worried we're too reliant on Disley, something I don't envisage changing next season.

With you on this, Hurst is defence first....i do not think this will change...thats why we have Mackreth and not Neilson, Mackreth does more defensively than he offers in attack IMO and that is why he has been offered a new deal.  Arnold didnt offer too much as a traditional winger either, he looked far more dangerous when we played in the more lopsided formation where he drifted in centrally and picked up loose balls off the front line.
With all 5 of the regular midfield being resigned then its hard to see that any of that will change for next season,it would need either a formation swap ( he tried that at the start of this season and didnt like it ) , a mindset change leaning more towards attack ( leopards dont change their spots nor zebra's their stripes ) or assuming their are still 4 first team signings left in the budget ( with Hannah, Jolley, Palmer, Paddy, Bignot and potentially Toto and Magnay wages still to spend) then the next signings will be pivotal. I personally want to see some pace, some power and some flair brought in to give us the extra dimension attacking wise.

I agree and would like to see a powerful midfield player to support the attack. However, It is possible that Craig Clay will develop further next season, after not rating him when he signed, I have been really pleased with his progress and would like to see him given a good run in the starting line-up.