Esse and EMC need a talking to. JD and MVE are basically on their own when teams attack us on a counter. Midfielders leave gaping holes if they get across to help. You can get away with it somewhat with MVE because of his running but JD is struggling.
Grimes has become a hindrance I fear, not for his ability, but for our overall reliance on him him being the one to start everything.
Teams just press him, allow him to give it to the centre backs and they’ll likely give it away when they go for a high percentage ball.
I watched Roofman last night which is a true story about an ex soldier (Channing Tatum) who breaks into McDonalds stores via the roof and has to live in a Toys r us store.
Easy viewing and enjoyable
Yeah that anticipation he has is probably the thing I miss the most. You look back at highlights and sometimes he’s the only player out of both teams to be anticipating a loose ball in the box
O'Nien from a purely footballing perspective wouldn't be my pick. But if you've got senior professionals swiping out and getting red cards at 3-2 down then there's the argument you need a leadership option off the bench see things through.
It's all about having different options for different...
He’s an incredibly important part of our system and his strengths have finally been utilised properly in building chances and getting us up the pitch.
Grimes, EMC, Torp and Rudi all very reliant on his retention and distribution