With time running out, and when defending a narrow lead away from home, there is still, fifty years on, an awful lot to be said for booting the ball into row Z of the upper tier!
At the very least it wastes time, and gives the defence the chance to regroup.
Admittedly this season, when he has played, he has been used in more of a holding role, protecting the back four.
Until Hughton arrived though, I would say that he was very much a box to box player, Hyppia's set up wasn't nearly so rigid, and he had a much more flexible role, and was able to...
Rowan seems like a nice enough lad, and does his best, his playing style reminds me very much of Yaya Toure, but missing one key ingredient . . . skill.
Unfortunately fifth in line for a midfield starting spot is about right, behind Kayal, Stephens, Crofts, and now Sidwell., and if...