Quote Originally Posted by blueheeler1 View Post
My son would agree with you.

But I see the "contain at all costs" philosophy that helped us to stay in the Prem is now being subtley changed to "contain, but let them also fear us".

Boyd was a fantastic servant of the club and ran himself ragged for the cause.

If we assume the new philosophy it needs midfielders who could take on the opposition, create chances for others and score more regularly than Boyd.

His role was much more defensive than attacking. maybe he was better than that but fatigue would limit his opportunities gong forward.

As good a role as he played more of Boyd would not advance us and surely that's the objective?
Very well put. Boyd has been a fantastic servant but I want our wingers to cause problems in the last third not defensive cover. He has done well for us but I couldn't have stood much more of him.