I find Roeder's lack of sentimentality encouraging

Worthington was successful because he built a team that played well together. I think that Roeder is slowly doing the same thing.

Where Worthington faltered was in letting sentimentality keep picking the side (going back to Holt instead of Safri, not sticking with Helveg and Charlton after promising but flawed starts) and in not having a really good plan B in the transfer market (buying Ashton too late, getting Doc in to play up front. . .)

I think that Roeder is a little bit less sentimental and might avoid these pitfalls. He also seems keen to keep all the squad on their toes, even his favourites, so fingers crossed no-one will end up in their comfort zone.

Posted By: Cardiff Canary, Dec 9, 15:38:54