Just checked and if #WatfordFC's Scott Loach is left out then it'll be the first league game he's missed since Nov 2008 http://t.co/55liovYw
Scapegoat syndrome you are suggesting TRM
The minimum Loach needed was a wake up call,I think he deserved to be dropped on the strength of the number of mistakes he has made over a number of games.
He does not take control of his area,at least Gilmartin came for balls tonight,but I still hold my final decision on him.....Another thought, what's wrong with Jonathan Bond....?
To put a positive spin on it, drop him for a easy'ish game sit him out on the bench to fire him back up so he grafts and shows he has sorted his confidence and put him back out away to a difficult and free scoring Saints on Saturday.
Or maybe I am still too drunk on the three points last night.....
Loach has certainly looked nervous for a while and communication with his defence and coming to collect the ball are obvious weaknesses BUT will dropping him make any difference to that? Gilmartin does look any more confident but I suppose we reserve judgement until he plays against a side which applies at least a bit of pressure.