by Sandy Pate Best Stag » Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:50 am
I don’t think there was anyone who was more critical of our defensive set up than I was.
I am very happy with the situation now and feel that we have plenty of cover, particularly if we revert to a back four. C. Johnson at right back, Kilgour, Hewitt and Macca will be one of the best in the League especially when you put Reed or Maris in front of them. That also gives you Perch and Harbottle as cover for injury/suspension.
If it’s a back 5 it’s the same four but with Harbottle in at right centre back and Kilgour moving into the middle. You still have Perch and O’Toole as cover with Page expected to sign as an add on. The difference is that we have replaced lethargic centre backs with players who can keep up and a very good right back/wing back. And that’s without even considering Akins, Bowery and Wallace in defensive mode.
A very good window and a team that is very capable of a top 7 finish but also a good chance of top 3. Well done to everyone involved, I am very happy with the changes made.
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