Source: FOOTYMAD
Dilemma for Boothroyd over Laurent
City boss undecided whether to sign winger. Coventry City manager Aidy Boothroyd faces a dilemma when deciding whether to sign the exciting prospect Francis Laurent. Laurent is available on a free transfer after the winger was released as a money saving measure by financially troubled Southend United. The dilemma facing Boothroyd s whether to sign the 24 year old and then try to develop the player into something special, or to use the funds to procure the services of an experienced player instead. Boothroyd has admitted he rates the winger very highly and would like to sign him, but he has to prioritise his budget. Boothroyd explained the situation by saying, “There are still players I’d like to bring in and they fall into two categories, core players and players you want to develop. Francis is in the development category." "I think over time he could be a terrific player for us but I don’t think he’s ready to burst on to the scene right now and I have to prioritise, look for the guys who can get us up the league this season rather than the ones who might win it for us next year.”
