Ben Wiles

[CASPER-64-FRANK]

Also, why play 2 players out of position, he has played Wiles out on the left midfield before, so no reason why not to play him at left back. Plus Ogbene and Olosunde, are starting to form a good relationship and the more they play the stronger the understanding between the two will be.

Yes, I agree, I would have started with Olosunde at right back and Ben at left back but I’m not picking the team.
He soon changed it to our advantage.
The sooner Thompson and Jones come back the better for me.
More competition for starting places the better.
Thompson is also a stand out player.

[mikemiller]

Yep not denying he did well in an unfamiliar position. It made sense to bring on Lyndsey to help him out.

Cayton, I think Wiles may be on subs bench because I think the new lad will be on the wing.

I've followed Wiles' career through the Millers juniors and reserves - never saw him playing on the wing (or at full back) at those levels. Thought Wiles tried hard in wide midfield, but didn't look great. It is not fair of Warney to keep playing him out of position, and with Mattock back, we have to play the players in their specialist roles. Worth having Wiles on the bench though , because if one of the defenders gets injured or sent off again (let's hope not!), we will need him back on the field again

[millertop]

I've followed Wiles' career through the Millers juniors and reserves - never saw him playing on the wing (or at full back) at those levels. Thought Wiles tried hard in wide midfield, but didn't look great. It is not fair of Warney to keep playing him out of position, and with Mattock back, we have to play the players in their specialist roles. Worth having Wiles on the bench though , because if one of the defenders gets injured or sent off again (let's hope not!), we will need him back on the field again

CM’s are doing well together, don’t upset the apple cart unless it’s necessary.
Sorry Ben but it should be bench for now but I won’t be surprised to see you out wide

[mellowmiller]

I've followed Wiles' career through the Millers juniors and reserves - never saw him playing on the wing (or at full back) at those levels. Thought Wiles tried hard in wide midfield, but didn't look great. It is not fair of Warney to keep playing him out of position, and with Mattock back, we have to play the players in their specialist roles. Worth having Wiles on the bench though , because if one of the defenders gets injured or sent off again (let's hope not!), we will need him back on the field again

Not fair? What a strange statement. He has players ahead of him for his preferred central midfield role so he isn't going to get selected there. He's a professional footballer so should be able to adapt to other positions if required. If he can't do that he will be on the bench which will probably be the case on Saturday.
I like Ben and think he shows potential but he needs to improve a lot if he is to dislodge Barlaser or Crooks from central midfield so he'll have to knuckle down and get used to playing elsewhere if selected. The team is more important than any individual.

[Scum-Triumphant]

Chances will come along in CM area soon enough. It will be up to Wiles to grab the chance when he can. Patience and determination is needed.
He’s massively improved over the last year but still has a bit to go.

[Townerslovechild]

So if he turned out to be bad like you thought would you have blamed Warney? 😉

I'm fairly sure Warne picks the team so who else would you blame ?
I said it seemed like a bad idea at the time, not that Ben was bad.

[millertop]

I'm fairly sure Warne picks the team so who else would you blame ?
I said it seemed like a bad idea at the time, not that Ben was bad.

Exactly but you seem to have a problems with others who might blame Warney.

[Galley On]

Depends how big a ' mate ' Hakeeb is with Paul...

Joe Mattock to left back.

Barring injuries centre mid has to be Dan Barlaser and Matt Crooks.
Difficult decision to leave Ben out, that's what PW gets paid for...making decisions.

I think that's right Casper. It's easy to forget that Ben is still a developing player and requires a bit of nurturing. Bench duty is no punishment as the likes of him, Lindsay, Ladapo, Hastie etc. give it a very strong look. Barlaser and Crooks to stay.

[gru]

Barlaser & Lindsay 1st choice for me in midfield. I'm not a Crooks fan from day 1 for us.

[rolymiller]

Can give the ball away but he was a man mountain at Oxford gwru. If I was a defender id be pretty shyte scared if he came charging at me like a bull in midfield.