You can never have too many good players, so got to be happy with this. Bows has options all over the pitch now when everyone is fit, and good cover when they aren't. Another new challenge for him keeping everyone happy, but I'm sure he'll be loving having that kind of headache.
Can't blame Matthews for trying to get a better deal than the basket case we were when we first tried to re--sign him, but he's obviously decided he's not going to get paid more than we can offer and some money is better than no money.
A fag paper separate shim and Gunter, based on what we've seen so far. I think Matthews might just shade by virtue of having a bit more recovery pace but with so many occasions of 3 games a week this season, the whole squad will play plenty of matches.
Brilliant unintentional use of the word shim to denote fag paper thickness.
Absolute quality. He was one of my favourite players last season and still has a great future ahead of him, IMHO.
We have some serious squad depth now, particularly at the back. If we can just squeeze in another striker, then I think that we will have everything in place for a promotion winning side....once everyone has settled in, of course....
Shows the State of the COVID-19 football world when Adam Matthews can't get a deal in the Championship.
The rotation will see both Matthews and Gunter getting plenty of game time. Plus I can see them both playing at times as Gunter can play in a 3 at the back when we play wing backs.
Gunter will need resting and when up against a speedy winger Adams would be the man. This is with a look to the future. Adam can perform in the Champ and Gunter is no spring chicken.
I think people are forgetting just how good Gunter is. 97 caps for Wales, and only 31 which is nothing. He's been given a 2 year (+ 1 year option) contract for a reason
Matthews is great cover for rotation/injuries, and sometime both might play, but Gunter is the first choice
Bowyer has learnt so much since we where last in league 1. We now have strength and depth in every position. I expect us to challenge for top 2 with the squad we have.
Top six will be a fantastic achievement.
Why not top 2. Are other teams so much better than we are ?
You can never have too many good players, so got to be happy with this. Bows has options all over the pitch now when everyone is fit, and good cover when they aren't. Another new challenge for him keeping everyone happy, but I'm sure he'll be loving having that kind of headache.
Can't blame Matthews for trying to get a better deal than the basket case we were when we first tried to re--sign him, but he's obviously decided he's not going to get paid more than we can offer and some money is better than no money.
A fag paper separate shim and Gunter, based on what we've seen so far. I think Matthews might just shade by virtue of having a bit more recovery pace but with so many occasions of 3 games a week this season, the whole squad will play plenty of matches.
Brilliant unintentional use of the word shim to denote fag paper thickness.
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We have some serious squad depth now, particularly at the back. If we can just squeeze in another striker, then I think that we will have everything in place for a promotion winning side....once everyone has settled in, of course....
The sea change continues - thanks, Tommy!
No, No and No.
The rotation will see both Matthews and Gunter getting plenty of game time.
Plus I can see them both playing at times as Gunter can play in a 3 at the back when we play wing backs.
Welcome back Adam
Matthews is great cover for rotation/injuries, and sometime both might play, but Gunter is the first choice
More versatile than Purrington probably.
Most of my best jokes are unintentional.
Apparently Adam and Aiden McGeady said Bowyer was 'old school 'and similar to Neil Lennon in style .
Wasn't Simon Ferry part of the Swindon team that beat us in the play offs ?
I can’t believe we’re out of the nightmare to be honest. Exciting times ahead I think.