Earing is better as an 8, not sure he’d be as effective in the 10 position or drifting out wide. McEntee back in that position with Earing pushed ahead doesn’t really convince me.
Jellis came from two divisions below and barely figured in the run in.
Maher will hopefully get a chance but still only 19 so patience needed.
Interesting he didn’t name Larkin as the direct replacement for Hutch.
We didn’t play with a 10 last season, most of the time it was one pivot with two 8s I think it’s more of a case of getting those players to share the load rather than it be pinned on one.
Tbh this season i think walsall will be playing with 2 wings, a scrum half, a hooker and 4 big men pushing the ruck forward. New tactics said by sadler in wm interview, but wasnt aired, i heard it from the pigeon who flew passed
It certainly sounds like although he acknowledged the need for a couple more forwards there is nothing imminent and we will have to be patient for the moment until things fall into place with the clubs we are looking at them from. I’d also say it’s likely at least one if not both will be loan signings as it’s unlikely we will be paying any significant fees for a forward. If these players were out of contract then you’d think they would have got them in by now.
The other signings he seemed to intimate are more likely to be squad players and cover more than key personnel, and he’s happy with the group he’s got currently even if it is a bit light on numbers.
Not necessarily no. If you’re out of contract you will probably get more options (if you’re any good). You’ve got the wages to think of. Depending on your age whether you want to drag you and your family halfway across the country even if they offer you more money. Maybe they’d prefer a club within traveling distance, or a manager/player at a club who they know well. Or maybe we’re waiting for someone who will play for £500 per week who are injury prone or in their late 30s.
