I don't think it's particularly a problem.

It would be nice to have a bigger squad but with that comes a bigger wage bill. Our core support is low and there are limits to commercial opportunities. So a smaller squad is a bit of a compromise.

We also need to remember that there is no reserve football of any merit, just an odd game now and then. as such you can get fringe players becoming restless and causing more trouble than they are worth.

I think the management team have adapted well to the smaller squad by trying to make players more versatile, Wiles for instance playing midfield or full back, Olosunde playing on the wing or as full back.

One thing we can't predict though is how injuries can come in clusters putting strain on the squad, and really it's never been established whether or not the injuries are random chance or are caused by our training regime.

One thing that can kill small squads is red cards, particularly those with 3 match bans. We need to avoid those and to develop some "ring craft" so that it's the opposition that get the cards.