03-08-2021, 11:55 AM
(02-08-2021, 09:53 PM)Alf Wrote:(02-08-2021, 07:40 PM)SSM Wrote:(02-08-2021, 07:32 PM)stirred Wrote: Mighten was getting regular minutes, and had just had his first start, before Hughton arrived, and had looked decent. Better than what else we had.
Hughton relegated him to not playing in favour of more experienced players who didn't perform. Not a minute for 12 matches.
Mbe Soh started Sabri's last 2 matches then nothing for 14 matches under Hughton, while the more experienced Figuieredo gave a goal away on a regular basis. In fact Mbe Soh only got a look in because Figs served a suspension, and was quickly out again.
Garner would never have been here if it was up to Hughton. He wanted Gosling, another guy on big wages past his best to go with Knockaert & Murphy. We only got Garner 'cos Gosling turned us down.
His previous record with youth, see Brighton, was nothing short of appalling.
Great that we now have a team in place to plan our transfers, including signing promising young players, but inconsistent with Hughton.
And the next big part of the puzzle is how we get them to play. But again, what has been suggested by Dane Murphy, and what the fans want to watch, is inconsistent with Hughton.
It seems obvious what we need to do. Must we waste time?
Totally agree. He just seems to not want to use younger players.
He described Joe Worrall as a 'young player' and he's 25 in Jan.
I'm pretty neutral on Hughton, but how old was his signing James Garner?
Or Will Swan who he gave his debut to?
Carvalho's played most pre-season games so far, and then you've the likes of Gabriel, Fernandes, Richardson, Konate, Fornah all given chances to impress in pre-season too.
That doesn't strike me as someone who doesn't want to use young players.
Agreed, also it's much easier to bring young players through when you're not fighting relegation. I think a good start and he'll be able to get us going nicely. The same people that don't like CH also didn't like any of our managers.
Lets just chill out and enjoy football with crowds next season and hopefully building a young squad for future seasons.