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Lacey and Rawlinson's partnership

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Neal Ardley may say that, but we know differently. He picks who he chooses and who he prefers, it's not always the best person.

I fully expect Ben Turner to return knowing what Ardley can be like.

I can't see him upsetting an experienced player like Ben Turner, Connell Rawlinson had spent a brief time on the bench before awhile back but I reckon Alex Lacey will be the one to suffer, if he doesn't see sense in keeping things as it is.

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Changing to three at the back would create more headaches as Dion Kelly-Evans for me would have to take one of the wing positions, and with Cal Roberts arriving I am unsure how it would work.

I would prefer to see Alex Lacey and Connell Rawlinson continue their incredible partnership.

Once Ben Turner is 100%, then it's time to reflect on the situation but until then the current duo have done nothing deserving to be dropped.

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I agree with a lot of what's been said, I think at the moment the Rawlinson & Lacey partnership is working a treat. When Turner got injured Lacey came in and did well and over the same period Rawlinson really shone, it felt like over the Christmas period there wasn’t a game when he didn’t finish with a bandage around his head!

I do think Turner has a lot to offer though, he would’ve been perfect at the weekend against Denton (even though we coped) and when teams do have a big target man upfront, he’s the obvious choice to mark them.

For me Rawlinson & Lacey would be my choice for the rest of the season, with the possible exception being against teams that have proper big man upfront, then I'd probably play Turner with one of them.

Allegedly, Ben Turner has suffered another setback. I was just skimming Twitter and, came across a Nottingham Post link saying Neal Ardley is disappointed about the setback. It’s not a big issue, I noticed Ardley has mentioned not ruling loan signings.

Pierce Bird could cover if needed, I don’t think there’s a need for any more signings.

Its not a compliment to say Turner shouldn’t come straight back in. He’s been okay, but has visibly struggled at times. I’ve said for the most part of this season, he simply wasn’t 100% fit.

He’s very injury prone and, that’s why we probably got him.

When fully fit, he would be a strong contender to start but this will take time.

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It's interesting see Neal Ardley suggest that he's looking at a striker and creative midfielder, rather than a centre or left back.

I wouldn't break this duo up either.

I did expect Ardley to break up the pair, at least until the latest news of Turner suffering a further setback.

Really enjoy watching Ben Turner play because he’s an old fashioned centre half imo, but would I change the current pairing? Nope. Not unless forced to through injury. The addition of Lacey has injected some much needed pace and ball playing ability to the back pairing. One of the best signings so far imo. 

I think the back four should be settled, at this stage of the season I wouldn't mess with the formation or partnerships that have formed.

Settling the players has been much better this season so i think the players are used to change but do gel better together.

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No need to make changes in this area, the defenders need to be settled and with Ben Turner having a further setback I think it highlights the risk of making changes for the sake of it.

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