Like some have said I thought first half even but second half Rotherham were easily the better team , encouraging performance.
I too thought we would replace Rathbone but at the same time am happy with the balance of the squad, at first glance we look there seems to be too many attacking players but having a closer look this gives us more options to change tactics/systems on yesterday’s showing Wilks seems to have been given a free role he was everywhere and he JCH and Nombe seemed to swap at times was good to see maybe we can give Wilks that no 10 role, then we’ve got Hugill Osong Hungbo and Holmes so plenty of options
Just need to try and keep the defenders fit anything better than last years central defensive farce would be welcome
I reckon if Rotherham can get a tune out of Wilks consistently this season as Hull City did when they dropped down in to League One during the covid season you'll be there or there abouts in my opinion .
Wilks can be a devastating player at this level but can also be a liability too .
We only had him at Oakwell for 6 months albeit in the championship , I saw him absolutely tear the Fulham defence to shreds on the opening day of the season , he was unplayable but as we began to struggle that season back in the championship he went missing and looked uninterested .
Whether Evans man management style is what Wilks will respond to is the question .
I agree Animal. He knows Evans from his Leeds days so must have an idea of what Evans is about. He does look like that type of player though doesn't he.When he's on it he will win you games on his own,but keeping him on it is the challenge. That left hand side combination with James and Powell when Wilks drifts over looks to becoming very potent.
Well he got tune out of him yesterday pal . He was outstanding. Should be on four to five goals already . Think he’s hit the woodwork at least a couple of times . Personally I like these players with a point to prove . We seem to have the knack of getting them going again . 👍
Next week at Charlton will need more than just players giving 100%. That's when we could have done with a couple of signings right back & in midfield going to sat it again a Rathbone type of player.