Daily Poll. 27/09/11

If entry to the League (Carling) Cup became optional, would you want Pompey to take part in the competition?

 

Yes - at times its significance is less than at other times but winning is good. However it would be good if we had a big enough squad to not wear the players out for the league games as well.

 

I cannot help thinking that all this talk about having a big enough squad so the poor dears don't get worn out is spurious twaddle. Last weekend's Sunday Times had an article about an ex-Forest player from their championship winning year. A squad of 16 played 70 games to win the League Championship and League Cup double. I also liked the quote from Brian Clough that the first pass that comes to mind is always the best one, keep it short, simple and on the ground!

 

You're right Fish, I should have said injured which is more what I meant really.

 

I guess this not for me to answer, but I do wonder where else you can give your reserve keeper and fringe players a game with zero risk. Assuming your squad is big enough anyway.