Originally Posted by
slack_pie
I've noticed the same. Toots seems to be copying Hewitt in the he just runs alongside the winger, with no desire to try and tackle. I know that full backs are scared of committing, as it means the winger has the chance to run free, but surely the aim is to stop the winger getting in at all costs. It just looks so easy to play against us these days.
Last year, Toots was solid going forward and solid at the back. This season he rarely influences our attacks and can't seem to defend.