While I agree it'll likely be Sidwell, how does Towell not become an unknown quantity? He needs games to become known. By your logic you would also never give any player ever a chance.
I think that's a little unfair on Hughton in relation to not rating Towell. It was always going to be a huge effort for Richie to get past Kayal & Stephens when we were challenging for promotion and they were playing so well. Sidwell has a proven track record in the Premier League and even he...