
Originally Posted by
PerigordMiller
After what was one of our worst performances for a few years it's expected that PW and co would get a lot of grief on here. OK, some of that deserved.
What we don't know is the exact fitness level or 'carrying a knock' is for each player like those in the club do. It's easy for us to say, well I wouldn't start with that 11 without knowing all the facts.
Old school football had one sub allowed, and you were always going to start with your 'best 11'.
Football has changed (including being faster) and now it is a squad game. At this point in the season it will be rare to see less than 15 players used. Maybe there were some players who it was thought couldn't last more than 30-35 minutes, so not worth taking that risk in the first half?
Many on here will disagree, but I don't think always playing the first half with your 'best 11' is necessarily always the way. Ask Pep.