From operating with a small squad earlier in the campaign where everyone was broadly involved, it suddenly looks like we’re carrying a lot of deadwood.
The following senior players haven’t made the pitch at all under Maynard:
- Tobi
- Randall
- Rawlinson
- Slocombe (now fit/available again)
Brindley and Morais have briefly featured under him but it doesn’t look like they’re anywhere near the side now.
I guess the question is - are any of the above hard done to? Is there a way back into the team? Of the six, four are still under contract beyond the summer, which clearly presents a problem.
Personally thought Tobi was a useful squad player earlier in the campaign; a shame it looks like he’ll depart without ever really getting a run on the pitch. Randall seemed to come highly-rated but even when he has been fit hasn’t done anything to suggest he warrants more regular inclusion. Hard to see where he was supposed to fit in, given we had Jones and Nemane as starting wing backs with Tobi and Chicksen as cover.
Similarly, Morais needs to go and play football. A National League loan could work for him but even if Langstaff leaves in the summer it’s hard to see him somehow working his way back into things.
Brindley’s been a good servant for us but barring a massive change in circumstances will move on in the summer; always frustrating with him as he had the attributes to do more. Not sure what we’re supposed to do with Rawlinson and particularly Slocombe for another season.