The 2019 Summer Clearout

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We looked solid with Watson before he was dropped?

And Yates was arguably more influential?

That's a sound observation, Username.  Why?

Because Watson was 'holding' BUT he was guiding Yates in each match they played together.  'Experience.'

Not sure Pele has had the same influence on Yates.

Watson has his critics.  And we know why.  He's old.  So is Dawson, whose last injury seems to have done for him in a Forest shirt.  (Hope not.)  But I feel he brought more out of young Yates.  In a kind of Des Walker and Dawson kind of way.  I feel Watson has enough in the tank to sit in front of the back four, he doesn't have to have the legs there...just 'ave it' launch any ball or player out of the way.  Let Yates and Colback be the legs.

Watson is vocal and experienced enough to help Yates in that way.  I don't get vibe from Pele or Colback who have it all on looking after their own games.

That's what Watson does bring.  Leadership.  It's a pity we don't have time machines to go back in time and test a different set of players vs the opposition.  'If only...' and 'What if...'

SA.

That’s how I see it SA, I made the point pre Villa but the general consensus was that Pele’s performance against Hull warranted that he keep his place. 

Yates has not been great in the past two games but he’s a young lad still learning. I think Watson is an important part of that process. Equally I don’t think he should be playing on the right wing from what i’v seen of him.