29-01-2021, 08:19 PM
One of the big issues with signing players over 30 who are long in the tooth and normally quite cynical, is that if they get there nose put out of joint, they can often cause havoc in the dressing room.
That’s why Dawson has been such a good pro. Could you imagine Arter or Taylor in the dug out constantly encouraging and cajoling his fellow teammates.
Taylor was whining in the first few weeks, saying he’d been told he was coming into the club to play alongside Grabban.
It’s so important you do the due-diligence on attitude and character when signing more experienced players.
Ultimately these are the players who end up getting managers sacked.
Young players with their careers ahead of them tend to toe the line as they want to progress.
It’s very dangerous having a high % of players who will never be able to play higher. They realise that and just don’t have the hunger or desire.
That’s why Dawson has been such a good pro. Could you imagine Arter or Taylor in the dug out constantly encouraging and cajoling his fellow teammates.
Taylor was whining in the first few weeks, saying he’d been told he was coming into the club to play alongside Grabban.
It’s so important you do the due-diligence on attitude and character when signing more experienced players.
Ultimately these are the players who end up getting managers sacked.
Young players with their careers ahead of them tend to toe the line as they want to progress.
It’s very dangerous having a high % of players who will never be able to play higher. They realise that and just don’t have the hunger or desire.