Originally Posted by
Timmy58
It was a very poor game with only one team attempted to play any football. I disagree that BSD is a liability. I thought he did ok last night. A couple of moments where he made slight errors. The keeper is a different kettle of fish. He looks a bit panicky at times but he does seem to be fairly positive which is something we don't seem to have been saying about Trig or Will. He will make mistakes, it is why he is here. To learn. Offord was outstanding and I like Thomas. Mellor is steady and reliable. CBR looks a useful acquisition but not sure he will start when Long is fit.
I am interested to see what happens with Finney senior who, since his injury a couple of seasons ago, has not regained the form when he first appeared. Personally, I would give him this season to make an impact but I would suggest that time is running out.
There was much criticism of Dave Artell's signings last season but Agyei and Uwakwe look good players and the latter is playing in a position other than he was signed for. A relative young squad and I expect them to improve as the season goes on and as injured players return our team will look better.
Referencing another thread where the inevitable argument against coaching and having "3 managers" on the touchline where only one is ever needed and two salaries could be saved, I think it appropriate to say that part of the problem with Artell was that he was literally doing everything. That doesn't work. For anyone. As for coaching, well every team in the world has coaching so why wouldn't we?