I agree, but reckon with all the bleating about FFP, OG has probably been told to make do with what he already has at his disposal, and he seems to be giving some of the fringe players a run out on the back of that. I hope he can squeeze some points out of what he has, as I've got a feeling...
I'm looking forward to the two Amex friendlies. Don't really see them as glorified kick-abouts, more an opportunity for OG to fine tune his tactics and formations for the coming season. I hope it's quick, short passing around the oppo box, with goals galore :)