Karanka v MON & Keane

[Strawberry Avenger]

Dowell played nine games under AK without scoring.

True.  He was probably going off the boil before Aitor came on, as were Warburton's Forest.

Interesting comparison with Car' in that regard...as, with both being young players, they tailed off.  That's not anything new.  Paul Hart's 'young guns' tailed off after a good start.  It wasn't until they good seasoned pros around them that things became more consistent over a season.

Soudani was supposed to be our 'older head' ACM.  But he got injured.

Typical Forest.  So it mean we had to rely on Car' who, according to NG, was burned out due to not being properly prepared for a full Championship season, conditioning wise.

Makes me think back to that early game vs WBA were Gonzo couldn't track back their man and it lead to a goal.  IT don't think any of them were prepared for life in the Championship. 

Even the wiry Soudani.

SA.