Managers choice

[DEREK]

I have been in the past critical of Dan Stubbs, i.e. end product, 45 minute player etc, now I would like to say how impressive his performances have been in left wing/back position, the question now is can the manager bring back CR.? has DS now found his best place in the team ? I hope he has because he will really have to fight for a place in mid-field, not because of his talent but that of others.

[P.W.]

I have been in the past critical of Dan Stubbs, i.e. end product, 45 minute player etc, now I would like to say how impressive his performances have been in left wing/back position, the question now is can the manager bring back CR.? has DS now found his best place in the team ? I hope he has because he will really have to fight for a place in mid-field, not because of his talent but that of others.

The Manager has quite a few selection dilemas when we have a fit & eligible squad. Taking the XI that started Dartford game as a benchmark, where do you fit

1) Curtis Robinson

2) Sam Cliff

3) Wayne Wilson

4) Louis Smith

5) Nick Barnes

6) Jack Haverson

... also at that match

7)Sam Groombridge

8)Lloyd Blackman

9)Tommy Osborne and

10)Dean Grant

were subs.

 

At the end of April, Iain will have the unenviable job of looking at his squad of 20 + outfield players and have to work out who to retain and who to cut, as I'm sure he'll want to try and add some new names in the close season if some 'targets' become available or he gets some quality trialists in pre-season.

[michael]

Add keiron morris (under-rated ) to that list Peter.

 

plus beresford-on loan.

 

Difficult for IOC if we remain in premiership;but if relegated-i think the problem solves itself easily as most will leave i expect

[P.W.]

Add keiron morris (under-rated ) to that list Peter.

 

plus beresford-on loan.

 

Yes forgot about those two - my apologies to them.

[DEREK]

Add keiron morris (under-rated ) to that list Peter.

 

plus beresford-on loan.

 

Difficult for IOC if we remain in premiership;but if relegated-i think the problem solves itself easily as most will leave i expect

I don't think many if any will leave, most came knowing the situation they will also, if they stay become winners next year and they will be playing infront of crowds of possibly 450 + and they like the manager. Of course if they do leave then with those players listed and not in the team at the moment we can look forward to another bad season. Also crowds of 150.

[Bopit]

I have been in the past critical of Dan Stubbs, i.e. end product, 45 minute player etc, now I would like to say how impressive his performances have been in left wing/back position, the question now is can the manager bring back CR.? has DS now found his best place in the team ? I hope he has because he will really have to fight for a place in mid-field, not because of his talent but that of others.

 

DS. has always been a very talented player .

[BlueGate Alan]

Completely agree Bopit and IMO this season he has got even better!

[SteveB]

plus beresford-on loan.

 

I am not sure that Beresford is still on loan. Someone said that he has been playing local Saturday football recently and has also turned out for, I think, Lordswood.

[BlueGate Alan]

He is on loan to Lordswood.