Quote: Centurino "On paper the team looks pretty good. However, I'm not sure the current lot are better man for man in this specific environment -- at present. The recently disbanded and previous culture seemed to attract, unite and inspire new players into performing for the fans. That is disappearing fast, and apart from bringing Higham back to hold onto to some of that, the newbies are almost working from a blank canvas.
Reynolds vs Ridyard. Richards vs Hopkins. Owens vs McNally. I don't see improvements and how is Cunningham Junior even considered at this level? Surely needs to cut his teeth in League 1 before performing in a team aiming for SL promotion. Would he have got 1 minute game time in the 2016 team
And Mortimer reportedly out for another 10 weeks. Reynolds injured and not meeting expectations. Do we need to make some tough decisons / improvements ASAP before the season is written off? Summer Bash is approaching fast and the thought of Reni Maitua rubbing it in as well should be enough motivation!'"
This team needed some changes and needed to get younger overall.
But Riddy (and a few others) shouldn’t even have been anywhere close to that equation.
Mickey Higham should have been given another year and started this season. Greg McNally should still be here. Those 3 alone would have made a difference in the results so far.
We need a recognized, proven quality standoff, right now !!!!
Gloves off Derek. Get him by hook or by crook, or wave goodbye to the middle 8s, never mind promotion.