The postponement also prolongs Nolan's absence, in terms of days if not games. The worry is that this will see him return even less mobile than before, out of condition because of a mid season break.
Any positives? It gives the new boys more time to press their claims for selection. It also means Nolan's third enforced absence will be a home fixture against Palace - and who knows, Allardyce may pick two forwards! Perish the thought!
It's now three make or break fixtures in a row: Southampton at home, Blackpool away and Palace at home. By the time those games are out of the way, we could be clear at the top or buried in the chasing pack. Quite a time for Captain Kev to be sitting on his arse. But there's many of us who suspect that may prove to be an advantage!
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Nolan's string of poor performances must be effecting the squad. If the captain is making no effort how can he expect the rest to do so. Why should they put in an extra shift to cover for his lazyness on the field? expecially when he is probably being paid a lot more than most of them.
What is wrong with the man? has he no pride? is he just taking the money the easiest way possible? or has he got some sort of physical problem? (and mental by the way he carries on at refs and fouls players).
Was it a blip the way we improved without him against Milwall or will it continue for the next three games. It will be very interesting if it does. Could Sam be 'big enough' to admit he has made a very expensive mistake with Nolan? I can, I admit I thought Nolan was exactly what we needed, and a fantastic buy for us at the time.Now I think he was a mistake that none of us expected.
I was a huge fan of Nolan BEFORE he joined. However, we have struggled to find a blend with him in the team. Maybe the Tomkins holding midfielder role is the solution. If Tomkins anchors properly and Taylor, Noble and Faubert get up and down the pitch, perhaps we can afford the luxury of Nolan. He has had more shots on goal and more shots on target than any other player at the club!
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