Post by socalwanderers on Jan 4, 2015 18:32:59 GMT
Despite such good displays yesterday, I presume we wouldn't be stupid enough to start thinking of cashing in on our proven talent, on the presumption that Clough, Bogdan and Trotter can repeat on a regular basis what they showed themselves capable of against a weakish Wigan team.
The saves that Bogdan made were from efforts that fans would have been lambasting him for if he had failed to stop them; the header, in particular, was straight at him, even if pacy. Rather, we should be saying that the Wigan striker should have given Boggers no chance.
We know Trotter can very occasionally produce something worthwhile but there is simply not enough quality output per match to merit his regular inclusion. He simply does not do enough. By contrast, notice how often Pratley bust a gut to get beyond Clough and take defenders away, which allowed Zach space to move into.....which he did very well. Can Clough do this against better sides that close down energetically in midfield? We shall see!
In the meantime, let's not assume that he can do Chungy's job, nor that Bogdan is now blunder-free and will not parry centrally any more. Certainly, Trotter will need to rouse himself far more often before he convinces most supporters of his worth.
i like the fact that NL is willing to give the youth a chance and them that take on the challenge will surely be around for time to come. Personally the older players are the ones NL is willing to part with.
A few players being linked already like Commons and that Powell kid and today a player named Marko Milinkovic on a free transfer.
i think with the display NL has shown already, I feel we have someone special and we are in safe hands.