What A Difference A Year Makes

[AustrianAndyGull]

Sorry if i didn't explain myself very well but i was talking in terms of losing Branno, Bevan, Zebs, Stanley too and compare that with losing Bobby, Eunan (poss) and Ellis. IMO the latter players are much better than the former so like for like we could be worse off. Obviously it won't last as Martin will bring in the players he needs but in terms of the scenario of losing Bobby, Mark and Eunan we would be worse off. I was one of those that were pessimistic at the start of last season predicting a lower half place for us but i knew little then of the abilities of players like Lathrope, Oastler and in some respects Howe. This season i have seen what talented players they are at this level at least and if we hold onto them and add to the squad, despite if we lost 3 key players then my outlook for this coming season is very bright indeed. Martin did astoundingly well in bringing in players on loan when needed, rotating the miniscule squad when injuries / suspensions hit and motivating extremely limited players such as McPhee and Atieno when he needed to use them so i have total faith in Ling and he is a genuine bloke.