Big call in such a high stakes game but I'd be tempted to give Paulsen the gloves for this.
The boys need a big motivator with morale being so low at the moment. And Oli Sails behaviour on the pitch and calling out of his own players probably isn't what the boys need. Plus he seems to have Checked out already and wouldn't want him to do any seeming "favours" for his new club.
The boys need a big motivator with morale being so low at the moment. And Oli Sails behaviour on the pitch and calling out of his own players probably isn't what the boys need. Plus he seems to have Checked out already and wouldn't want him to do any seeming "favours" for his new club.
Oli is one of our captains, he’s had a fairly good season with the gloves, is the AW number one and this game is must get result. It’s poor management to bring in an undercooked keeper in this situation.
If we’re going on a run it’s with Oli. Everyone will want to bring the game back to Wellington for a decent send off. That happens if we win two games. (Or draw and then win?)
I don’t think any of us are happy with the recent results, but here’s a chance to fix that.
Also a chance for Oli to pass Liam Reddy as our most successful keeper!