Petriix 2,834 Posted January 23, 2021 We're really missing Cantwell and Buendia in particular, but the whole midfield are off the pace; which is unsurprising given their lack of recent game time. That's the joy of the cup though as it gives them a chance to get some minutes without any real pressure. Still, it's always disappointing when no one takes the opportunity to make a claim for a first team place. I'd really like to see Martin and Mumba given at least 30 minutes. Still, it's pretty tricky conditions when you're used to playing on a better surface; and the officiating has been pretty questionable. I wouldn't be too unhappy to go out at this stage in any case. Barnsley are clearly more up for it than we are. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 751 Posted January 23, 2021 It’s a bit of a wake up for if we don’t go up and lose the likes of Emi Todd Pukki . Big squad yes, strength in depth .. not so much even taking into account match fitness for a few(Onel Rupp Dowell) The next generation of youngsters are of course the missing piece however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,834 Posted January 23, 2021 I don't think you can read too much into anything from that performance on that pitch. It may be a bonus to go out of the cup early. The whole midfield were pretty poor, but they're hardly going to be a cohesive unit. Neither Tettey or Rupp look like they will be a great replacement for McLean on that showing, but Rupp did show glimpses of quality. Dowell and Hernandez were pretty much anonymous and Placheta, who saw a fair bit of the ball, was very disappointing. If Hugill is out for any length of time then we absolutely have to sign a striker. We needed one anyway. There is no way we'll stay top of the league without the necessary firepower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
