Time for version 2 of the squad comparison, last seasons here:
Round 1: Taylor v Miller/Barnett
- Barnett was awful, so let's compare Taylor and Miller: Very different players. Miller was excellent going forward with trickery and pace, but he was terrible defending and even as a wing back, he'd often leave you exposed. Taylor isn't as effective going forward as Miller, but still does a very good job.
I'm tempted to side with Taylor on this one, but perhaps a draw is fairer.
Verdict: Draw.
Round 2: Turner/Ellis v Cameron
- Turner was calamitous, we'll leave that there.
- Ellis was very good in the air and scored a lot of goals for us, being a menace in the box. Cameron is also excellent in the air, scores goals and is also much better with the ball at his feet. A better fit for the squad, too, allowing Rawlinson to operate as the central defender.
Verdict: Cameron.
Round 3: Reeves v Palmer
- Reeves began very well, but the chuckle-brother act with Doyle quickly became farcical. Whether that was tactics or two players that liked to play the same role, I do not know. He improved under Burchnall and I thought he could be a loss when he upped sticks to Stevenage.
- Palmer is excellent and more than capable of playing one or two levels above this. He's versatile too, he can play more advanced or in the deeper role.
Verdict: Palmer
Round 4: Wolfe/Griffiths v Vincent
- Now you could say that we haven't seen enough of Vincent to make a solid judgement call, but he's shown more in those 3 games than last seasons two loanees combined.
Verdict: Vincent.
Round 5: Enzio v Nemane
- Not entirely sure on this one. Nemane has shown glimpses but he's in and out of the squad. Enzio by the end of last season looked a shadow of his former self.
Verdict: Draw
Round 6: Knowles v Mitchell
- Knowles actually managed a few goals, and Mitchell has a couple thus far. Overall gameplay definitely goes to Mitchell, but I'm not entirely convinced he's the right option.
Verdict; Mitchell (just about)
Round 7: Doyle v Francis
- Now I know Doyle is still listed as a player, but in that role he provides, Francis just doesn't come close.
Verdict: Doyle
4-1 win to this seasons squad then, with 2 draws.
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