Post by a more piratey game on Feb 17, 2020 17:21:16 GMT
according to Sam Frost in the Post Q&A today....
Matthew Andrews, in Torquay, asks:
Can you ask, if we’re playing a more expansive formation/game then why does he insist on still playing 3 defensive midfielders all the time?
Sam’s reply:
I think he hasn’t been spoilt for choice in that area, with Sercombe injured, and the trio of Clarke, Upson and Ogogo do bring a strong level of experience to the team.
I understand your concerns, but I think it is only a short-term arrangement and I think by the end of the season you will see a different dynamic in midfield.
Sercombe should slot straight in, and there could be a chance for Josh Barrett to force his way into the midfield too.
Also, it’s only fair to point out Garner and Rovers did want to bring in a dynamic midfielder in January. They were after highly-rated Joe Powell from West Ham on a permanent deal, but he chose Burton Albion instead. He is a creative and athletic midfielder who has a lovely left foot and can play as a genuine box-to-box general, and would have fit in really well to Garner’s team/style.
But it wasn’t to be, and I’m sure that is one of the priorities for the summer transfer window.
Matthew Andrews, in Torquay, asks:
Can you ask, if we’re playing a more expansive formation/game then why does he insist on still playing 3 defensive midfielders all the time?
Sam’s reply:
I think he hasn’t been spoilt for choice in that area, with Sercombe injured, and the trio of Clarke, Upson and Ogogo do bring a strong level of experience to the team.
I understand your concerns, but I think it is only a short-term arrangement and I think by the end of the season you will see a different dynamic in midfield.
Sercombe should slot straight in, and there could be a chance for Josh Barrett to force his way into the midfield too.
Also, it’s only fair to point out Garner and Rovers did want to bring in a dynamic midfielder in January. They were after highly-rated Joe Powell from West Ham on a permanent deal, but he chose Burton Albion instead. He is a creative and athletic midfielder who has a lovely left foot and can play as a genuine box-to-box general, and would have fit in really well to Garner’s team/style.
But it wasn’t to be, and I’m sure that is one of the priorities for the summer transfer window.
