Window shopping will see new-look Rangers safe
Zamora’s a guarantee of goals
FIRING Neil Warnock in the first week of January allowed new QPR manager Mark Hughes the majority of the window to revamp his squad. After some last-minute additions Rangers are in an immeasurably stronger position and I can’t see any way they’ll lose their Premier League status now. Scoring goals has been a problem all season long, but Bobby Zamora’s defection across west London will undoubtedly solve that conundrum.
Arsenal inactivity no surprise
FANS of Arsenal, and to some extent Chelsea, have no doubt been left frustrated by the lack of big-name arrivals this month. Though a multi-million pound signing would have lifted spirits on the terraces, the problems at both clubs run so deep that one man alone would not be able to reverse the tide. Primarily, Chelsea need Fernando Torres to start scoring again, while Arsenal would be best advised to wait until the summer to address their major failings.
Spurs go for short-term fixes
TOTTENHAM remain in a strong position to challenge for the league and, although they were looking at Masrseille striker Loic Remy, I think Harry Redknapp was right to focus his efforts on making sure all bases are covered until May. Remy could replace Jermain Defoe in the summer, but for now Louis Saha will provide sound cover up front, while Ryan Nelsen is a solid performer who may not even be required, so well stocked are Spurs in central defence.
Moyes turns water into wine again
EVERTON manager David Moyes is well used to operating on a shoestring budget and, having unearthed a couple more bargains, I’m confident they are equipped to enjoy a strong second half to the season. Everton’s major outlay came in the shape of Nikica Jelavic, a forward who I’ve watched many times at Rangers. He’s a penalty box striker, very different in style to the outoing Louis Saha, and will provide a focal point in attack that, for all his quality, Saha rarely did.