Dowling is quoted as saying ‘in Chris Brunt we have a professional who himself played academy football’. Wouldn’t 99% of ex players?
I don’t mind giving starting roles to players like Brunt and Morrison, who obviously proved themselves as solid pros over the years.
I don’t agree with repeatedly putting appoleton back on the payroll every time he’s needs a job and I’m less sure of roles for players like Myhill who was happy to be a career two, I’m not sure that’s as wise but he could still be a great coach.
Surely we do need some input from people who’ve been elsewhere though and had different experiences.