Theres something missing on here.

[Aqueous]

Re: Theres something missing on here.

Is it just me or was it Chilvers who kept one of the best strikers in the division (John Hartson, deny if you want) quiet last night? Didn't he man-mark him in corners to make sure he wasn't going anywhere. Didn't he make some decent challenges and clearances?

Pugh is improving in performance as well, however his crossing is poor IMO. He plays much better inside like Sedgey.

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[sliper]

Re: Theres something missing on here.

For far too long, PNE and its' fans have settled for second best through complacency - it is the will to improve, no matter what level you have reached, that will win the day in May. Long may the improvements continue.

1 defeat since the start of the season says the side is doing well and doesn't warrant serious surgery. On what grounds does Simmo drop Chilvers at the moment ?

Its a long season and neither Chilvers or SSL have let us down.. its the old argument. I think Simmo is right to give players the shirt until they are forced out by suspension or let us down. Wilson is very unlucky to be left out, but the same happened to Sedge and Paddy and they responded positively to that and fought their way back into the side. Simpson didn't close the door on them. This really is the best way to do things. I think its good that every player knows if they work hard the manager will give them a chance. Look at Anyinsah ? He was virtually written off by BD but he has obviously caught Simpsons eye and is back in the reckoning. He is even prepared to give Andy Smith a chance to impress,

Nothing is won or lost in Sept and this is a good time to really test out players and combinations before things get serious. The chances several defenders will get injured or suspended before Christmas and this will open the door to others. For all we know this could be the managers long term plan, to have a core of good players still fresh and without suspension by Christmas, who really knows ?

I expected a serious reaction after BD's acrimonious departure but Simpson has pulled things together really well. He has good players coming back from injury and Mellor getting match fit. I think we are seeing improvements, certainly improvements in the entertainment. For me the is good deal to be optimistic about at the moment and the football is exciting.