I’d like to see Philips for Connell. Harsh I know but sitting out for a game or two may help him recover a bit of form
I’d like to see the manager be flexible and try to recognise game by game if Phillips would be able to get in dangerous positions to cross/pass the ball which’s he’s superb at or if we’d be better off with a no 8 who has more of an all round game
I think Russell's been one of our best players this season so far, I wouldn't drop him. I'd like to see Phillips, Russell, Connell and Nwakali all in the team so I'd drop DKD and play Phillips behind Humphrys.
Is that supposed to demonstrate he’s influential ? I have been a fan up to this season but he goes missing all the time my patience has run out.
Yes. Because the biggest influence a player can have on a team is scoring goals. Excellent player, just off form. If he didn't have these patches of inconsistency, we'd have never been able to sign him
I think there is good argument for leaving Connell out, however I don't see it happening, especially with Roberts out injured. I've not been particularly impressed with his leadership, though none of the other players look capable of fulfilling that role. If Watters is fully fit, then I'd play him up front for either DKD or Humphrys. We've looked better when he leads the line and runs the channels, something that doesn't come naturally to either DKD or Humphrys.