Hey guys, so I know we are all pretty upset about the ban right now but perhaps this is a blessing in disguise...in more way than one. Let me explain.
Firstly, as a result of this ban, the owners mightbe pushed into some mnore investment in January, to try and secure that 4th spot. I know it's hypothetical but it is a possibility.
Secondly, with Suarez out, perhaps others players in the team will be able to shine more. I feel sometimes that we rely to much on Luis when he is in the squad and that we actually play more like a team when he is not in it.
Thirdly, Luis needed a break and it was becoming more and more obvious. He never got any rest, perhaps it will do him good.
Last but not least, this is a perfect platform for Andy to step up to the plate now and I believe he will! Andy was not used to being just another squad player, he was overshadowed by Luis.
I feel that we can manage to get 4th even after this horrible decision by the FA. Perhaps now people will see that we are not a one man team. Onwards and upwards with our heads held high!
You'll never walk alone!
What are your thoughts?
Said the exact same thing on the phone to my brother in law last night. Without Luis for so long, it may persuade the owners to put more money forward for a top top striker (if we can get one), whereas before, the aim may not have been for a top shelf one.
I agree with him needing a rest too. He's played solid without a rest since he joined us. He'd burn out if he didn't get a rest. He was looking very tired for the last half hour of the Villa game, and becoming less and less effective as it went on.
8 games is still way OTT though. If it gets shortened on appeal to 4-6 that would still be a sufficent rest for him.
