He said it was physical sharpness but I wonder if it's really the mental edge. Some players are not cut out psychologically to be squad or support to the first X1 players - their confidence drains away. It would certainly explain O'Grady's dramatic underperformance this season and his highly...
He may have toiled at Brentford but CMS's great pass won us the game at Fulham. I think it's unlikely either have a big future here but it's up to them, looks like they will be given the chance. It's interesting that both Nathan Jones and Chris Hughton started with CMS