I cannot think of a more contentious choice of player selection since Peter Reid picked Adrian Heath over Clive Allen.
In that instance, as a slightly mitigating circumstance, you could at least point to Adrian Heaths workrate.
I find it difficult to have respect for Pellers because it appears he would happily make decisions, which are detrimental to the team, in the hope his opinion will be vindicated.
All players go through difficult spells, at these junctures its the responsibility of the manager to pick the strongest team. Over the last couple of months not playing him has left us, with a hobbling Silva, having little creative or goal threat. It has probably impacted on our title challenge but if we miss out on fourth place it really will be unforgivable