05 Aug 2018 04:54:40
Leaving aside the ageism issues of our defense a couple of other comments/ questions from last nights game.
What was the issue regarding Holgate? Looked on the web and couldn't see any injury news.
Sandro was disappointing again when he came on. Personally I was surprised he came on before Lookman. Not sure what is going on with Lookman - I get the impression that Silva is not as convinced in him as some of our supporters but if I had a choice I'd sell Sandro and keep Lookman.
Bolassie looks to be on his way out. TBH he never convinced me before his injury and it's another expensive salary to get off our books
That brings me to Scheiderlin. Why he's still with us is beyond me. His attitude is the biggest bug bare to me. I can't forgive his performances last year and attitude is not something you can change with training. He seems to only play on the left hand side, not even in front of the 2 CD's. He has no pace so people just pass him by and his tackling is often mistimed. His passes rarely go forward. What does he bring to the team consistently- not 2-3 games at the end of the season. That position should be the heartbeat of the team and the driving force - he's not. A new body here is almost as critical as CD.
05 Aug 2018 08:40:31
I've wondered about Holgate as well BW. He would add pace to this defence. He's still a kid really and not the immediate answer. However, I would have given him some game time.
Sandro has given his all this summer to make an impression but that lack of composure clearly means he's not good enough at this level. Him and Coleman yesterday were not switched on together which cost us a goal. Coleman is taking a bit of time to get into the swing of things and was caught out a couple of times yesterday.
Snids is Snids. He did better yesterday to some degree but I want to see Besic given a run out with Gana. Ideally a new powerhouse brought in but at least just try something else. I've never liked Snids and Gana on the same pitch.
05 Aug 2018 15:16:17
Just read there BW. Holgate has had Achilles tendonitis that has hampered his preseason but is an important part of Silvas plans.
No time on when he is due back though.
05 Aug 2018 20:39:24
Read my previous views on Holgate BJU you will be surprised to see I said the same.
06 Aug 2018 01:58:08
You've also said similar things as myself and BJU's on Scheiderlin in the past so we are not too far apart sometimes.