‘Town squad can’t fool Cowley’
of play from Town’s limited fullback options and potentially their number 10. He is far more capable and happy to stick to a given task to try and pin a full-back or defender into place to give others space than some in the squad.
He may not be the most naturally gifted player at the club on the ball but he could be the platform others need to perform their roles better.
HAVING looked at Town’s attacking options, it’s worth considering defensive back-up. At the moment Christopher Schindler is not at his best, Tommy Elphick is still finding his way at his new club, Terence Kongolo is having to play as a leftback, and Jon Gorenc Stankovic is lacking match fitness.
Centrally, Town have options of Huddersfield Town’s players won’t fool new manager Danny Cowley.
If anyone is shirking responsibility, even for a moment, it won’t escape the attention of the new manager.
That’s the verdict of Sky Championship pundit Don Goodman, 53, who was pitch-side at The Hawthorns to watch Town’s 4-2 defeat by West Brom on Sunday.
Goodman, who scored 60 goals in 158 appearances for West Brom as a player between 1987 and 1991, which at least three or four are struggling depending on your viewpoint. Enter Rarmani EdmondsGreen.
He’s quick, good on the ball, strong in the air, and has to be in the picture as and when pace is required, at least ahead of Stankovic.
It would be a bold move to play a young centre-back in the current situation but bold moves are what Town need. His pace may allow a little more cover for Hadergjonaj on the right than either Elphick or Schindler can provide, his enthusiasm might provide a little adrenaline for others. One for the future who may be needed right now – if Schindler and Elphick continue to struggle, expect to see him involved before Christmas. was reacting to comments made by Cowley to the satellite broadcaster after the final whistle.
“It’s always hard to find positives when you have lost but the positive was that I have seen some people with deep care for the club,” said Cowley.
“I have seen some people really fighting hard - but they all need to do it.
“It has to be everybody, and that is something we have spoken about in the dressing room.”
Presenter David Prutton asked Goodman to interpret those comments.
“That’s a statement that tells them (the players) that they can’t fool him (Cowley),” said Goodman.
“I don’t know particularly which players (he was referring to), but he has asked players to do certain things within the confines of the game and, clearly, some of them have done it better than others and with more passion.
“And I think that’s a minimum requirement when you find yourself down at the bottom of any league table - (to show) passion and fight is the minimum requirement.”