1. Orr Loan Extended 2. Orr set to play against Cardiff ahead of Hewitt 3. Henderson sent back to West Ham after being injured, Loach set to keep his place against Cardiff 4. Murray on Loan to Plymouth until the end of the season I can see why we extended Orrs loan but haven't been overly impressed with him, he's certainly defensively better positionally than Edwards but he's had some pretty poor games, made a few mistakes and offer nothing going forward!! Also dissapointed that Mick won't keep faith with Hewitt, I understand that the kid isn't going to play all games this season but in that one appearence he's sounded more accomplised a RB than we've had since Wright!! I'm not overly dissapointed that Henderson has gone back, didn't really see the point of us loaning him in the first place because he's not really of any better quality than Loach, although he didn't deserve the abuse he got from a certain section of fans!! Hopefully Loach will take up the mantle for the time being although a more experienced better keeper would be appreciated (but not desperate for one)!! Good to see Murray out on loan although I'd imagine that's the end of his Town career as his contract is up at the end of the season and I can't see McCarthy offering him another one. I'd like to see Carson and JET go out on shorter term loans to get some games under their belt with a view to bringing them back towards the end of the season (when we are hopefully safe) to give them some game time back here!!
Not surprised to be honest. Mick doesn't like chopping and changing unless through injuries, suspensions or loss of form. Loach did well against the Villa but he must learn to command his box and communicate with his defenders. Orr is a steady eddy andhe hasn't done too bad while he's been here. Hewitt will get more chances as he develops. The message this sends out is steady as she goes!
I can understand the Orr extension, as JWM says it makes more sense to keep the pressure off Hewitt and just keep letting him develop and come into games occasionally. Orr hasn't been the best on the pitch, but he hasn't been particularly bad and hopefully he will just get better as he gels with the team so it makes sense to keep him around instead of switching it all about. Henderson going doesn't make too much difference, the next game was his last anyway. Hopefully Loach can step up and prove he is good enough to MM. I can see Murray getting moved on soon, I would have expected him to be involved more around the first team if he was good enough and MM probably wouldn't have brought in quite so many strikers if he rated him!
I expect Hewitt to have the RB spot in the new season. Blood him gently up until then and then after a full pre season he should have that place for good.
