It’s easy to write off old players but we all know how important Ian Taylor was to us and Wes Hoolahan was pivotal to Cambridge getting promoted at 39. I don’t think I would have gone for Chambers or Sears but who knows.
Agreed, people forget that Matty Taylors goals and assists were what kept us up after Wilder left, despite fact his legs had gone. Clarke Carlisle helped steady the ship to when he came in, even though he was past his best. We even saw the benefit of Sheehan last year, just a shame his injury record was so bad.
I would hold no objection for old championship/league one campaigner (with a good fitness record) coming in in the twilight of his career. Would also help plays like Horsfall and McWilliams.