BOS and Manning

I think we are only just starting to see the best of Pugh, but if we do sign Jack Clarke that may well mean he drops down the pecking order... In regard to Scowen, it is obvious from his last run-out that he must be seriously considered for not only a DM role but also a AM role too! As to whether he is willing to come on as a sub most of the time is another matter...

I would suggest we need  four centre-backs in total so, with Masterson out on loan soon and Barbet back next month, we are really talking about replacements for Leistner and Hall. The latter is a ex-Lewes player so I have an affinity with him, but he has not improved defensively and I would rather he moved forward to replace Cameron. Tony Leistner has superb anticipation in regard to play and I would hope all would agree if he was aged 23 years we would be happy to have him, but time is not on his side now... Whilst Ball or Wallace could fill the 4th CB slot, I would much rather prefer a dedicated CB be brought in as a potential sub (alongside a new partner for Barbet).

Is it because we have the right people in charge now (including Chris Ramsey)? It certainly cannot be because we have better training facilities!