He has certain elements to him which are key to maybe seeing out a game. A perfect substitute role. Travis & Johnson (also Reed) have what Evans have but also have an threat in the attack. Something Evans does not have. Hence why he needs to be on the bench IMO.

Are Evans & Bennett classed as "backup" though? I honestly don't think Bennett ever will. Possibly (Hopefully) Evans will be this season.

Yeap. Its almost like primary school behavior. I can't even believe that mowbray rates the likes of Evans, Smallwood & Bennett? Yes they have done their good deeds and been good servantS. But we have to have better options in order to move forward.

Would love to see Travis & Johnson in the middle for this one. Feel Brereton should start. With his current form only right for him to keep it up and gain the confidence he needs. Of course Tony wont pick an 11 without me questioning. That will be Rothwell on the bench.

100%.

Here's hoping. Him & travis are the difference for us this season.

Agreed. I honestly don't think Mowbray rates him. He's almost too positive for him. Like last season with Reed. The comments Tony made about him & Rothwell last were Shocking! I mean imagine saying you prefer Evans & Smallwood in the middle over Reed. The maddest & most deluded comment I've ever heard.

Sigh. He won't start - Can put money on that. Some of his comments don't half wind me up. Tony, your pals need developing. Either that or getting shut of.

Surely we have to see a defender today?

Im giving him the first few games to see but I'm more or less with you. I see Mowbray starting the season with the usually suspects. Then come February (when it's too late) referring to the quality we have. I hope to god TM proves me wrong.

Hart injured now. Need to see some defenders Tony!

Breo!!!!!

Sometimes the case when given the honour of captaining the team, before the ultimate doom of leaving.

Replace Smallwood with travis and I'm liking that line up!

Think of the bigger picture. Mowbray starting his regulars? Or Mowbray starting the players that deserve to be starting?

Most probably. I dont like Mowbray - last season was enough to decide that. Strange tactics & unfair comments to certain players. There is no reason what so ever to have Travis & Rothwell on the bench come the first game. We all agree on that. Like I said (one last chance) we will see how we start the season. I would rather draw against charlton playing the players we should than win with Tony's friends.

In all honesty mine is his starting 11 on the first 3 games. Can sign all the players he wants and I'll be happy. But as soon as that first line up includes Evans instead of Travis & Downing for Rothwell its Tony out for me.

Doubt it any more today. Hopefully 2 more defenders in the next few days and I'll be happy.

Nixon says Walton confirmed. Loan only.

I bet Mowbray is kecking his pants.

Surely we will hear about a signing tomorrow. Ideally a GK.

If we play the quality we have i honestly think we could challenge top 6. Our problem is our Manager really can't seem to start these players. This is his last chance for me to start well - if not then i'd want mowbray out by xmas.

O how i hope this is true. Please lord.

Rothwell on, the games gets more exciting. (Pretend to be shocked)

Downing I think.