Ken Hairy 3,760 Posted February 19, 2021 13 minutes ago, Gordon Bennett said: Do you not think his illness might have been why he was ineffective? I suspect he was suffering from it for some time before it was diagnosed. Possibly, but unless he's been ill for over 2 years it's probably a mute argument. Don't get me wrong, I like Steipermann, but he's not good enough if we go up, proven by the fact he barely featured last season, no matter how poor we got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 780 Posted February 19, 2021 36 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Possibly, but unless he's been ill for over 2 years it's probably a mute argument. Don't get me wrong, I like Steipermann, but he's not good enough if we go up, proven by the fact he barely featured last season, no matter how poor we got. Don’t disagree with that, he’s not a PL player, but he is a very important part of our squad at this level and certainly a lot better than he was this season prior to his illness. One suspects Dowell was signed to nail down the number ten spot and then flourish into a PL player next season......hasn’t worked out that way yet due to his injury unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ged in the onion bag 854 Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gordon Bennett said: Do you not think his illness might have been why he was ineffective? I suspect he was suffering from it for some time before it was diagnosed. Don't think so, he over-achieved two season's ago when the team gave him lots of confidence, last season was a step far too far and the fundamental problems are his first touch and his inability to keep possession. For a big lad he struggles to protect the ball.... These problems have always been evident. That season in the EPL would have decimated any confidence he had which doesn't help his cause. Edited February 20, 2021 by ged in the onion bag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
