Stead will be the downfall of Nolan. He just cant resist the opportunity to play him.. Im sure AH didnt spend thousands of pounds on new strikers just watch the likes of Alessandra and Stead fall on their ar*e every week..
In the first half Stead was definitely up front on his own. Alessandra didn't seem to know what his role was, but he very rarely got forward. Second half Alessandra joined Stead up front and that's when we created a bit. I hope Hemmings and Dennis will be our strike partnership, but the way we played in the first half left Stead totally isolated up front.
I'll never fault Stead for effort, and he's had a good career, but I agree that whoever gave him a contract with a trigger for an automatic extension has done us a disservice. I would imagine he is still one of the better paid players at the club, and it is money that could have been far better spent. He's a back-up at best now, and yesterday's performance suggested he will struggle even to justify squad player status.
Yesterday we gave a championship side to much time,respect,and space.
I don’t read to much into preseason games but as a manager I sure would of wanted and expected more from my team yesterday..
We never got in Anybody’s face,nor put any half hearted tackles in..
Yes I understand Nolan and co didnt want any injuries but until the late subs came on it was devoid of any new system and gutlesss.
We made derby look like Barcelona.
I have no doubt we have bought very well and happy with the signings notts have made.
But where was the new system and shape.....??????????????
Anyone????
Hoof ball upto John stead whilst on the pitch..
So I hope there is a plan “b”
This is about opinions so I’m open to anybody’s thoughts