I think he is just not match fit. To be fair he has been with the club through some pretty dark times from a playing performance perspective but I’ve never really questioned his effort.
He does not seem a naturally fit lad and has taken time to get up to speed after previous injuries and the lack of reserve/U-21 football does not help.
Look at Roberts. For the first 3 or 4 games back he pretty much lost the ball every time he was given it. On Saturday he was showing a turn of pace we hadn’t seen before and beating defenders at will.
Catch 22 with Alfie. If he doesn’t play he won’t get match fit. He won’t play well until he is match fit.
Jim bob seems to think he is a wide forward so presuming he will be first choice to replace Smith. Not sure I agree that’s his best position but safer there until he’s fit than midfield. We have Law to bring on after an hour or so as he tires.
