31 Aug 2014 15:01:58
Possibly a controversial opinion but after watching yesterday performance it continues to be clear that Pearce is a liability in the centre of defence. I validate this through the two chances Bolton created in the first half. With the first chance the forward gave Pearce a 5 yard start before hitting the bar. The second chance was during the challenge between the forward and Bellusci, the striker got a foot to ball to knock it on and Pearce was ball watching/slow to react. It also pains me to say that with the style of play yesterday it is difficult to see how Smith can fit in other than an option if we are chasing the game, even then our style will suit more mobile strikers

1.) 31 Aug 2014
Think Pearce and Cooper should swap, also reckon Bellusci could be captain material, seems like a leader. Regarding Smith I think it's too early to tell because our new coach might implement him into our game. However Smith has the best aerial ability in the league and that shouldn't be taken for granted, very unique to get a striker like him.

2.) 31 Aug 2014
Sadly I agree, this because I like pearce as a player, I think he gives everything and is always fully committed. But with the new players coming in you can begin to see a gulf in class emerging between the players we had the remnants of the old squad full of colin/mcdermott signings. Pearce was out muscled on numerous occasions by the bolton cf and has a distinct lack of pace, he often gets found out and I feel opposition teams will target him as our weakness. This will undermine our advance towards the play offs.
Like I said, cannot be faulted on his attitude and if he is to be shipped out I hope he is treated with decency because he has been one of the few players I have admired down to his pure commitment amongst a shower of half arsed journeymen, a true pro.

3.) 31 Aug 2014
Agree on Bellusci, I said something similar yesterday. I like Pearce as he obv cares and does try but I just don't think he's quite good enough.

4.) 31 Aug 2014
Hey Procedentes, how come you get away with saying arsed? I hope this is a simple oversight by our usually thorough eds? Before we know it, we'll have people saying White is s**te and the least said about Hoel Hunt the better!

MM

{Ed013's Note - Our apologies ;-)

5.) 31 Aug 2014
Yes Mick, my 'urine' was changed to mickey yesterday

6.) 31 Aug 2014
And he said pro!