Not writing him off at all, but he's not good enough right now. We all thought this was the year he'd breakthrough but it's just not quite happened. Next couple of years are massive for him.
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I think if we had a reserve team where players played at Tannadice we would see if they were able to progress and become better players. This bounce game pish at St Andrews is exactly that. You could see promising youngsters getting better as the season progressed, they got encouragement from the fans. If they showed up well enough they got added to the first team squad in the Tully.
I remember seeing Bollan, Cleland, Welsh, McKinnon, Johnson, O'Neil, O'Neill, Preston, Connolly, Ferguson & McLeod in the reserves. Saw some great matches with experienced players on the fringes or coming back from injury giving these youngsters far better experiences than what players get today. I wouldn't mind paying money to see the reserves at Tannadice again.
Do we think Goodwin has signed these 2 players to go right into the first team or just to strengthen the squad.
If yes who is likely to drop out.
Assuming everybody fit.
I'd gladly watch the reserves at Foundation Park, aka Gussie where I once won a goldfish.
But not weekday afternoons, remember the Friday night games on Tannadice, they whetted your appetite for the big game the next day.
Both really. They are certainly good enough to start, but like any player, will have to earn their place. I think it'll mean the likes of Watt, Fotheringham & Middleton aren't automatic first names on the team sheet anymore. Glass, Mochrie, Tillson & Cudjoe will also be further down the pecking order.
100% competition! None of the players should be an automatic pick IMO. It also gives us options for mixing it up on the pitch or changing tactics during the game. Our starting 11 should 100% be based on form. Play well and you will be playing next week. The players need to take ownership of their own performance. I am hoping this gives all the players a boost!