Personally I like Old starting. Just about all of his best performances this season have come from being trusted with a starting spot. I think back to the game against WSW for example when he started the game and scored with a very composed finish in the 94th minute. If he's got the fitness, and he does seem to, then he should be on.
That said I thought his ball control was often frustrating poor last night, especially in the 1st half. 2nd half he performed his defensive duties well when we were playing for the 0-0 draw, then after MV's goal he sprang to life and looked extremely dangerous.
That said I thought his ball control was often frustrating poor last night, especially in the 1st half. 2nd half he performed his defensive duties well when we were playing for the 0-0 draw, then after MV's goal he sprang to life and looked extremely dangerous.
Agreed. I also thought Old struggled somewhat in the first half against MV and I am not sure if it was just their press (which was not necessarily that bad) or their speed that he could not cope with. The third option is that he was just not fully awake in the first half hence the somewhat sloppy passing. Not enough to call it out. but noticeable.