If you have released Mike Williamson on a free-transfer (like I instructed you to do in point two of the article and I expect you have all now done) then you need another centre half. It's not crucial as Steven Taylor can be used as back up for Fabricio Coloccini and Chancel Mbemba but it becomes clear very early into the game that you require another competent defender. I signed Kurt Zouma for around £12 million but if your finances aren't playing ball then you can make a healthy loan bid. Mbemba and Zouma will give you a high-level of security as you attempt to reach the Europa League.