Birmingham and Wrexham both have the Ron Atkinson approach to recruitment. Names and players who individually are good but don't gel or seem to fit together to form a coherent whole. Shame (parp).
The key is the spirit in the club and the background checks on the players we buy. That is why we have done so much better since we invested in players who are for the team and not just themselves. Obviously, gets much harder from here onwards as ability sometimes comes with ego.
Expect us to...
Think it is just bad luck really. Typical that it has come at a time when there are so many matches in such a short period. JDS has not helped getting suspended for three games.
Think other teams will get the flu problem sooner or later, particularly when their kids go back to school, which is...
I think you are being unfair to Sheaf. Some players suddenly become injury prone at times during their career and I believe Sheaf falls into that category. Gareth Bale is a classic example of a player where his injury problems were predicted early in his career, due to an unusual running style...
I gather they bought a few players at £8 million or over. Compared with our recruitment, looks like we have spent more wisely, although I get it Prem clubs are charged double.
I was worried when we appointed Lampard, as there have been a lot of good players who have not done brilliantly at management. Rooney and Gerrard were equivalent players and struggled. I don't count Rangers or Celtic as a true test, as realistically most managers should do well there. I know...
Which players for us are going to get suspended then for brawling?
Millwall v Bristol will set the precedent.
Edwards I'm sure will be banished to the stands.
Think Brau was great when he came on but, you really cannot judge a player on a short sub appearance for a full start.
Our coaches will know if he is ready.