Quote Originally Posted by Magpies1959 View Post
Maybe IB's seeming reluctance to use the long/more direct ball, was caused by a lack of pace up front. For all their other attributes, you wouldn't have pace in there with any of Wootton, Roberts or Rodrigues. Sam had pace but couldn't hold down a regular spot. Langstaff has genuine pace and from highlights I have seen, Scott looks quick enough too, so that may well make the more direct option of beating the press possible.
His reluctance changed towards the back end of the season. We DID play balls over the top. Quite a lot!