Dribble
Well-Known Member
Complacency will be our biggest hurdle this season. We just couldn't get going, but punctuated this with moments of attacking brilliance. Hopefully pre-season is out of our system now.
There was a heated debate during pre-season about the importance of replacing Vinny. I was in the camp of 'Don't take chances', whilst others were in the happy clappy camp & pointing out that worrying about something that hadn't happened was all 'If's, buts & maybe's', followed by 'We can use the EDS kids, Fernandino & Walker, so stop flapping'. Right now we're down to one fit CB, & I've never been so glad to see an international break. Was the risk really worth it?
I get we don't want to buy for the sake of buying, as we only want quality, but going through a season with only 3 recognised senior CB's was always going to be risky. I never thought if it at the time, but even a Gary Cahill, or David Luiz would have provided short term cover on the cheap as insurance for situations like this.
I suppose we'll soon find out if our EDS options can step up in our hour of need. I just hope not replacing Vinny doesn't jump up & bite us on the arse.
There was a heated debate during pre-season about the importance of replacing Vinny. I was in the camp of 'Don't take chances', whilst others were in the happy clappy camp & pointing out that worrying about something that hadn't happened was all 'If's, buts & maybe's', followed by 'We can use the EDS kids, Fernandino & Walker, so stop flapping'. Right now we're down to one fit CB, & I've never been so glad to see an international break. Was the risk really worth it?
I get we don't want to buy for the sake of buying, as we only want quality, but going through a season with only 3 recognised senior CB's was always going to be risky. I never thought if it at the time, but even a Gary Cahill, or David Luiz would have provided short term cover on the cheap as insurance for situations like this.
I suppose we'll soon find out if our EDS options can step up in our hour of need. I just hope not replacing Vinny doesn't jump up & bite us on the arse.
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