He’s played 2 (180 mins)
Robins said he was knackered last Friday and didn’t even name him in the squad. He then played 90 mins Tuesday and looked leggy in my opinion.
Obviously the club will have all the data and his feedback but I’d be very surprised if that isn’t all saying he’s fatigued.
From Robins comments it sounds like he was desperate to get an attacking player in for depth, which obviously didn’t happen.
You can see why Doug would be reluctant to spend 200-500k on 6 months of a loanee, but feels like a missed opportunity.
Obviously we don’t have the info he does.
But if he’s fatigued I’d much rather he misses a game/60 mins now than get injured for 2 months.
I’d also rather he gets a rest than constantly play at 75% for the rest of the season.
Do what I do on FM, search all players in range, filter on >1 premier league appearance & unattached, offer 2 week trials to everyone and see who’s the business.
What on earth is there to investigate?
Pretty sure players insult each other on the pitch every week, unless it's discriminatory don't see what the league would do about it.
Not sure how you can say that after he has essentially built an almost entirely new squad that now sits in the top 6 alongside overhauling the commercial side of the club.
Assuming Torp isn't in contention to start yet it's between Lati and Allen, just think away from home I'd prefer the defensive qualities Lati offers.
The only game Sheaf has missed since switching to 4 at the back was boxing day, Lati played and we won.
Collins
Bidwell
Kitching
Thomas
MVE
Lati
Eccles
O'Hare
Wright
Simms
Palmer
Give Saka half an hour or so unless the game is done. Would be happy with a draw.
Some selected excerpts from Robins' pre match interview...
First and foremost, its disappointing we couldn’t get him in and have him now because we needed players and quality in and we’re probably a little bit light.
We’re a little bit light in number and quality and we could have done with a...
Shows that Robins & co recognised the need for another winger then, but we got outfoxed by P'boro which left us with no time to find an alternative.
Any free agents worth looking at?