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Things look promising

I have to admit I was a bit sceptical when it came to PW bringing back Westley. I thought it was a step backwards. I did however, say to myself, I will see what signings he brings in, and judge him on the promise of those players and the results next season.

I have to say, things do look promising for Boro. It seems that Westley has brought in some great players to the club. I know we haven't seen them, but on what people have heard about such players, or seen in matches against Boro, certainly boades well with me.

Bringing in Mark A from Cambridge has been a great signing in my eyes. Yes he is a little bit older, but he does have a lot of experience, and Cambridge's defensive record was excellent last season. If he can implicate any of the knowledge he picked up at Cambridge of how to keep a clean sheet, then i'm game.

Morison is obviously a doubt when it comes to staying at Boro. I know if he stays then he will give 100% for the club, but I just see it as a matter of time before he goes and plays league football. I consider him a football league player, so I think that it is only right that he gets the opportunity to play in the league. I believe Crewe are interested once again, so it wouldn't surprise me if he left to go there. We just need to know soon, so we can either get a replacement or focus on team building.

Westley is starting to build a good squad at Boro. We now have up front, Westcarr, Willock, Thomas, and Moro if he is here. The midfield has been completely cleared out, but with the likes of Mills, Bridges, Bostwick, McMahon and Cole, it is sure to show promise. The defence has also grown stronger with Albrighton, Anaclet, and Henry set to work with players like Laird and Luke Oliver. I would expect maybe another defender to come in, possibly the final signing for Westley if Moro does not leave. It is rumoured that we are after another Cambridge United defender called Lee Boyland, but according to Cambridge they have rejected the offer.

I know there have been a lot of players coming in and out of the squad, which is exactly what happened when Stimmo started and when Taylor came in. It is obviously not good, but this time round it is different. Westley has signed these players early on, so they have time to gel and team bond. It won't be rushed, and hopefully they will have enough understanding with one another, that this time it won't look like 11 different strangers playing on the pitch, but rather as a team, and as a unit.

Fingers crossed it will all work out, and in those pre-season friendlies they can showcase just how good they are.