Quote Originally Posted by BigFatPie View Post
It was noticeable on Saturday that there was a downgrade of the quality of our midfield when Francis came on. If Bostock is replacing him on the subs bench then it can only be good news.
Yeah, Ed Francis is one of the few (low key) weaknesses in our squad. That's not to say he hasn't had good games here and there, but overall he seems too inconsistent and lightweight for the role he's supposed to play. John Bostock could be a significant upgrade. He doesn't fit the typical profile of a Football Radar signing in that he's older, his career has been on a downward trajectory and he hasn't (consistently) fulfilled the expectations people had of him at a higher level, but if he arrives with the right appetite, attitude and work ethic, then he should enjoy playing in this team. The way we play gives good players the opportunity to showcase their talent if they're prepared also to work hard for 90 minutes, so he'll never have a better chance to rebuild his career and prove his doubters wrong. I'm sure all Notts fans wish him well.