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Why have they got proven coaching ability then ?

I agree re Goddens pressing although without ever looking like creating an unforced error

I think it’s fairly simple …. We have to persevere with Simms who has greater potential and offers more physical attributes to occupy defenders. We also need to bring in another forward as it is clear Goddens best days are behind him. In defence of both players one of the things I love about...

I didn’t mention his touches ??

I do think our strikers are struggling to adapt to our new system and style of play but Simms has the attributes to make that transition. I don’t think the system explains Goddens ineffectiveness. He was the same for much of last season when we played a very different way.

It was very telling today that every time one of our midfielders or wide players looked up Godden wasn’t a credible option. He can’t run behind, difficult to hit with a cross given his relative height compared to central defender, and he struggles to keep up with play when we break with pace. I...

I thought Sheaf had a good match. Not at his best but played a captains role.

Godden … anonymous Allen …careless Da Silva…. exposed Tats, Palmer, Wright and Thomas all performed well. Matt Grimes would slot into our midfield perfectly !

I think any material investment will be in players of an age where they can improve and be sold on again. However that doesn’t apply to every transfer. Brighton spend big money on young talent but then add the likes of Milner, Wellbeck, Lallana …. I think we are trying to emulate that model

Well we made an offer for Swift in the summer and gave Godden and McFadz new deals under Kings ownership …

Robins won’t give up on Simms that quickly, nor should he. we need an 8 and cover out wide as priorities

I tend to agree although every team needs an age blend … Robins has also liked such a blend

Spot on

I did say that we tried. West Brom were happy to sell because of their financial challenges. His wages were a big issue for West Brom and too high for Cov. He needed a pay off to move on ….

A very good article and a better understanding of our team than many on here 😂

You don’t give new 2 yr contracts for team cohesion. I think Robins is a fan of him as a player and as a guy. I agree that Robins thinks he’s a good team guy, but I think the contract was because he still rates him.

Yes Godden’s race has run. If we really turned down £750k for in the summer it was madness.

Bidwell

Man United now linked with Vik this morning …. If he avoids injuries it looks inevitable he will be moving to a bigger club and for big money ….. more money for City.

You see of course partially correct. full time job and pro footballer are never actually the same thing nudged by most other standards. All footballers are rewarded for what they do on the pitch not how well they recover off it.