Think he's looked good in the 10 role. Lots of energy, very busy, good at finding space, has an assist in him as well (he won't be credited with one, but he essentially assisted our first goal). And two goals boot! Exeter haven't been the greatest defensively, but he's made the most of the space he's been afforded.
What's clear is that Appleton wants a speedy, energetic player playing in that role. He's done it with TC and now with Alfie.
Rather than looking at players and where they might traditionally play, he's picking players for specific roles based on their strengths and attributes.
Think he's looked good in the 10 role. Lots of energy, very busy, good at finding space, has an assist in him as well (he won't be credited with one, but he essentially assisted our first goal). And two goals boot! Exeter haven't been the greatest defensively, but he's made the most of the space he's been afforded.
What's clear is that Appleton wants a speedy, energetic player playing in that role. He's done it with TC and now with Alfie.
Rather than looking at players and where they might traditionally play, he's picking players for specific roles based on their strengths and attributes.
And quite frankly if it keeps working like this, then let him keep doing it. I wasn't as skeptical as some but he's done a bloody good job all things considered. Yes the defence probably still needs improvement but otherwise can't really argue.
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What's clear is that Appleton wants a speedy, energetic player playing in that role. He's done it with TC and now with Alfie.
Rather than looking at players and where they might traditionally play, he's picking players for specific roles based on their strengths and attributes.
Now 22 games unbeaten