ST: John Akinde
Or, as some wag has christened him, John Akinde (pen). I know he’s only got one goal from open play, I know he has a languid, lazy-looking style that fans don’t appreciate, but I’m certain he’ll come good. You don’t get a record like his by not bothering and why on earth would he uproot and move if he was going to go through the motions.
No, what John needs is game time. He needs to play football, settle in to our method and the goals will come. I feel a bit dirty that I’ve named an Imps side with Matt Green in it, but right now the best thing for the squad is McCartan and Akinde. If (and it is a big if) things don’t improve for the former Barnet man then I’d look to go with Green and McCartan.
However, I suspect that we will always start with either Akinde or Rhead.
Not so bullish about two of your selections as yourself Gary. Anderson may well start today but long term I think Danny is looking for players in the wide positions with good technical ability… Harry has made some progress but I’m sure that whilst he gets people off their seats with.his bull in a China shop type runs they quickly end up back on their seats because the evidence may suggest that there is little end product… Long term I suggest will see one of the Newby loaders in that position. Away to Exeter may not be the right game for Scott’s return. He will be ring rusty and although he is commanding in the air I think he is prone to mistakes on the ground. ShacKell and Boswick seem to be forming a good partnership at the back and they were dominant against County so I see them retaining their partnership.