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Strength in depth

Strength in depth

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Rudd, woods, Clarke, Cunningham, Spurr, Horgan, Pearson, Johnson, Gallaher, Mavadidi, Robinson.....not a bad team to have in reserve.
 
The ability to change almost seamlessly after injuries and suspensions is a major factor of being a successful club.

It's currently looking really good.

But Birmingham will be a severe test with 'Arry and his new squad, although they may have lost their big signing to a hamstring injury at Leeds tonight.
 
I thought the bench was a very strong bench last night to a man and this is without DJ, Pearson, Clarke and Cunningham. We are getting a right squad together at the moment and it boads well for a crackin season especially i think this could be the most open Championship in years.
 
I thought the bench was a very strong bench last night to a man and this is without DJ, Pearson, Clarke and Cunningham. We are getting a right squad together at the moment and it boads well for a crackin season especially i think this could be the most open Championship in years.

Unless someone goes through a bad patch i doubt we will see Clarke start a game for a while once he's fit.

Interesting Boyle and O'connor not getting a sniff.
 
Thanks. Is that twice now that there's been a recurrence of this thigh problem that start at Brig ?

Disappointing but as it stands I guess he wouldn't be playing anyway.

Yes, the first time Rudd admitted he came back too soon and was taking his time to get it back to 100% before trying again. Looks like there's been a reaction to that Lancs cup match.
 
...and let's not forget Doyler?!!!! Just noticed he notched a late winner for Oldham last night, adding to one he scored last Saturday.😱
 
Yes, the first time Rudd admitted he came back too soon and was taking his time to get it back to 100% before trying again. Looks like there's been a reaction to that Lancs cup match.

Disappointing, he must be so frustrated. He first proper move away from Norwich and he just can't get fit.

...and let's not forget Doyler?!!!! Just noticed he notched a late winner for Oldham last night, adding to one he scored last Saturday.😱

Offloading him permanently in the New Year should hopefully be a bit easier if he keeps up this form.
 
If Fisher is fully fit he plays RB for me, so does that means woods would have to be the full back cover on the bench as he can play in both FB positions, because to me I think Neil see vermijl as 3rd choice RB?
 
Offloading him permanently in the New Year should hopefully be a bit easier if he keeps up this form.

And hopefully someone towards the top of league 1 who feels they need a few goals will come knocking...

If Fisher is fully fit he plays RB for me, so does that means woods would have to be the full back cover on the bench as he can play in both FB positions, because to me I think Neil see vermijl as 3rd choice RB?

Seeing as they've been trying to offload Vermijl then yes I expect Woods to be on the bench and pushing for a start. Fisher rightly first choice RB at the moment.
 
Rudd, woods, Clarke, Cunningham, Spurr, Horgan, Pearson, Johnson, Gallaher, Mavadidi, Robinson.....not a bad team to have in reserve.

Every position seems to have good competition.

You've come up with an impressive team of players who didn't start the last match.

It sure looks like we won't be seeing much of O'Connor, Boyle, Pringle or Vermijl in a PNE shirt again.
 
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It's sure looks like we won't be seeing much of O'Connor, Boyle, Pringle or Vermijl in a PNE shirt again.

Pringle certainly though there is nothing wrong with his attitude. O'Connor and Boyle possibly though they might yet improve. Vermilj maybe - he does have talent but all too often fails to match it with sufficient determination.
 
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