I agree it's a balancing act, in fact that is what I keep saying. It's the strict adherence to the model in its purist form that is the problem.
I do wonder whether most fans are up for five more transitional seasons. Or Robins for that matter.
I really like Sheaf and have always rated him but some of the estimations of his value are way off in my view. It's by no means clear that he could regularly make an impact in the Premier League.
It's possible, even likely, a PL team will take a punt on him but not at an inflated fee.
I guess measuring progress depends on what you feel is important.
On the one hand, we have how much have we followed the model and not been diverted from the long term project. On the other you have, have we improved our league position.
I am more in the second camp whilst accepting the...
I agree with a lot of that but you can't just get rid of players on long contracts like Collins. I guess we have to take the hit as this is the downside of the model.
Obviously a new keeper is top priority.
I thought Kelly was fine on Wednesday and is useful back up if cheap. Allen has been...
I was really disappointed in Civil War. Seems to have had really good reviews but it seemed a bit dull and predictable. Not at all what I expected. Like you I feel I must have been missing something, but I kept thinking all the way along when is this actually going to get interesting.
Sometimes. There is still a lot he needs to work on but there are some really obvious qualities there, especially his speed running with the ball and his shooting.
Of course we have. No option now and it's time to give some of the young players like Andrews some experience if we think they have the potential to make it at this level.
We have too small a squad so fatigue is inevitable.
Man United's players are used to the intensity of the Premier League every week. No matter what people say that league is faster and considerably more physical. Players are stronger and fitter. They are literally in a different league to us...
Such a shame for Tavares who was finally showing he is a good player.
Absolutely right on Latibeaudiere. Classic over playing injury and shows why we have to manage players minutes. Robins was right in January to say the squad is too small and it wasn't fair in the players as it meant they...
I expect Thomas and Kitching to go on and become top players and wouldn't be surprised if they play in the Premier League. I think they will be more consistent next year. As for Collins he doesn't look Championship level to me. We need much better.
Manchester United are full of seasoned international players. Simms and Wright are inexperienced at this level. We have to trust the management team's advice on fitness. Overplaying players results in injuries. We have seen this with Sheaf a couple if times and Torp.
Robins has had to manage...