Cantwell and competition

No criticism of the lad but this year he's not only needing to carve out a role in the new formation, but he's got far more competition for those roles.

Rashica, Gilmour, Sargent all had good games yesterday. (I think there's merit in playing Rashica and Sargent together, in view of their familiarity)

There's also Tzolis and dowell in the mix depending on formation /tactics.

A fit and motivated Cantwell can definitely mix it up with that list of names, but making him an automatic pick to try and get him fit and sharp just seems madness to me.

In my view he's in a similar situation to Buendia last year, undoubtedly good player, but at the stage of his career where he needs to be adding to his game and his consistency to become a solid premiership player.

That Smith gave him a shot is a huge vote of confidence, which he didn't look ready for. If he puts the effort in in training he'll get further chances this year, but suggesting that he is essential to our survival this year, over the names listed above (as some were arguing in the run in to Farke getting the push) feels like a nostalgic/sentimental view, when watching performances of the team this year.

Posted By: Cardiff Canary on November 21st 2021 at 10:07:50

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Cantwell and competition (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Nov 21, 10:07:50
- Well said (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Man, Nov 21, 14:07:48
- Smith will be good for him, i agree (NCFC) - paulg, Nov 21, 11:24:17
- good post (n/m) (NCFC) - shoddy, Nov 21, 11:19:30
- I would agree with the competition element (NCFC) - Munich93, Nov 21, 10:19:18
  - I’m going to be fair in my critical analysis of you… (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 21, 10:23:45
    - 2 footed sunday morning challenge from simon there (NCFC) - paulg, Nov 21, 11:17:51
      - (from behind) (n/m) (NCFC) - NorskyNormann, Nov 21, 12:51:06
      - 😂 (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 21, 12:21:31
    - Because I don’t agree with you and your take on things? (NCFC) - Munich93, Nov 21, 10:27:09
      - Pipe down (n/m) (NCFC) - NorskyNormann, Nov 21, 10:55:46
      - Oh the irony! (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 21, 10:31:22
        
        You are aptly named. (n/m) (NCFC) - Munich93, Nov 21, 10:37:13
- Not only did he not look fit yesterday (NCFC) - jamesward, Nov 21, 10:14:04
  - Vmt - Todd suited Farke’s system which revolved around excellent technical players (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 21, 10:23:05

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