I wasn’t suggesting it was completely forced on us, but youngsters getting first team experience and minutes will help them in the long run.
Was Van Hecke injured / taken ill in the warm up? That couldn’t have helped plans either.
Did we start with 9 under 23s today with 4 teenagers?
People need a serious dose of perspective. Our model of developing youngsters is going to come with a few dips in form along the way.