The combination we decide to go with worries me a little bit as on paper, i don't think there's too many obvious partnerships that doesn't leave us exposed in some way or another. From what i've seen briefly Mulgrew makes Reynolds look about 21 in terms of agility and pace and if were going to ask the wing-backs to add more in an attacking sense, we really need the wider CH's to be mobile. Edwards is best in the middle and i don't think there's an obvious choice on the right.

The other aspect is how do we protect these guys, last year they got a lot of protection from a defensive set-up and defensive minded players in front of them for the most part - which i think was needed. Again if we're trying to transition as a team, this may leave them more exposed.

"more of the same" in terms of types of performances won't be tolerated for long by the fans but either will trying to play more expansive and getting walloped each week. I don't think we've got the players to change set-up and approach drastically though. Quandary for even the most experienced manager really.