I don't know who Ben Rosen is. That is why I asked the question, but thank you for your imput.

What is his job, and how did it effect the team last season ?

No, what is natural, is to have people in position that are good at their jobs.

I wouldn't say a young player who can't nail down a first team spot, is a flop. Maybe his time hasn't arrived yet. I think to play him in the U21s is better than trying to force him into the first team, if the manager thinks he is not ready for it.

No Pratt ?

That's better than being a master of gibberish bullshit.

I answered a question, I did not give an opinion.

Jake Batty , George Gent.

And if Ayala doesn't get injured at the week-end, then we won't be in big trouble.

When I was an apprentice, I was sent to the stores for a long weight.

Gent is a left full-back, he started the last U21s friendly at center-back, he was awful there. Of the other center-backs, (Annesley, Saadi and Pratt) I would say Pratt is the only one who may make it as a pro. He is an old fashioned type of defender, when in doubt, put your boot through it.

Believe me, he is good enough, but I think at this moment he will be on the bench to cover injuries and bookings.

Carter is probably a couple of weeks away from being available. 1 center-back coming in would be helpful, but not, in my opinion a necessity.

Just the 4 players for the two positions. I don't count Annesley or Saadi, because I don't think either are good enough.

Not many do anyway.

As long as you keep her on a tight leash.

That fateful day in May. The Nobbers let us down.

and Phillips

Or you could look at it as, we still have our first choice center-half pairing, available. With cover of the bench, in the form of a youngster who many believe will play at a level, well above the level we are at now. Carter may not be out for long.

So Phillips has now jumped up to fourth choice center-back, not the end of the world.

And we both have. To quote the great Brian Clough. If we have a disagreement, we can sit down and discuss it, then we will both agree, I was right.

Just because you say it, doesn't make it true. The exact same applies to me.

For me, I would say. Ideally we could do with both, if we don't get either, it won't be the end of the world. I don't think we are anywhere near, critically needing both.

Is he the lad from Barnsley ?

In my view, it doesn't matter where Dack is played. If his fitness levels aren't there, it won't be a success.