I don’t think the loss of Dandy Nicholls would be bad, but would rather see another CB or FB than midfielder. I reckon we’ve got 3 CBs in Ray, Ng and Nolan, with a Hunt as auxiliary back up. But we only have 2 RBs, both of whom are included in the list of CHs, and one LB. seems to me we have more midfielders than you could shake the proverbial stick at, and who do you leave out if Wintle, Green and Jones are all fit and we get another one in?
I was a bit surprised he let Raynes go this week, given the Nolan and Hunt situation, but it’s still a good move for us and him in the long run - memorable last match for him too.