Originally Posted by
Magpies1959
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.