by Harry » Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:09 pm
I like McStay and think he's really made strides this season in his right-centre back position. With a taller and pacier defender may be able to form a great partnership when the time comes for a certain fan favourite to hang up his boots.
Barry Roche has also grown into what we want to see, a terrifying figure in goal with great reflexes, and at only 25, young for a keeper. Let's hope we can hold on to him for a long time!
Rene Howe and Craig Stanley have both shown flashes of real quality, and arguably have the ability to take us forward from where we are now. Unfortunately, both have a bit of an attitude issue in my opinion. Stanners is way too quick to react to any situation, and wheras most of the time (in our eyes) he may be justifiably frustrated, it's going to do him no favours discipline-wise, and can't be setting a good example to the younger players. Howe is more of a jovial character reacting to mental challenges on the field, but takes this a bit too much into his play, such as not fighting enough for the ball. If he worked as hard as Matty Blinkhorn does, he could be the player that Blinks should be - a top striker in this league who can consistently deliver 15-20 goals.