Quote Originally Posted by 7sisters View Post
Good, young players don’t tend to stick around if they’re always on the bench though. Ideally you need a mix of youths and maturity in those back up positions.
Given our injuries and the fact that MA will ruthlessly pick the best players, I reckon Tommy will stay and fight for his place now. He's a bit like Leo - good enough to start so will get enough of a chance. If he can start or come off the bench in 2/3+ of our games, that should keep him happy. Look what Skiltord achieved with us despite never being first choice.

And he may become a starter for certain games with everyone fit. If we need to keep it tight away at City, for example, start with him and Dec at left-8, and then have the option to bring on Zinny and Kai/ESR/Fab.

Timber's out all year and KT has gone, so he's first choice reserve for any of the back 4 except LCH.