looking at our defensive frailties you wouldn,t think out coach was a former defender we need some pace in mid-field but feel we may be stuck with 30+ year olds as he appears to fancy Gilmore even when fit & I,m scratching my head to see what the point has been in bringing Maddox in
That former defender's coaching seemed to work pretty well when it earned us back to back promotions. Unless he has become a poor coach in the last four months.......
We are lacking experience at this level at the back, which is why our decision making is suspect at times and we are conceding sloppy goals. A manager or coach is ultimately only as good as the players he can put on the pitch.
Gilmour was actually in the side when he was injured, but we can't simply go to the other extreme and have a midfield of unproven youngsters. We are lacking an experienced midfielder in the 24-28 age bracket, which is down to budget constraints.
There is an argument for Maddox being given an opportunity in the number ten role in place of Jennings, but he is not an orthodox central midfielder and is not a direct replacement for Perkins or Danns.