Semi Ajayi

[Cheshire East Baggie]

Looking at the ray-tings thread and the Grady v Mikey one, all the usual AGENDAS are on show. Some folks will always diss Furlong, Grady's edging towards spacegoat status, I can't imagine what Reach has to do to be accepted by some. All a bit unnecessary, CC has them performing as a squad and we're well placed.

I wondered what Ajayi must be thinking. Plays every minute in the AFCON up to a defeat in the final, comes back home and can't get a game in an injury crisis. Carlos quite clearly doesn't rate him or trust him at all. I can't believe he'll be here next season whatever division we're in. Makes it doubly important to keep Kipre and buy some fresh cover for the ageing Barts. Taylor's injury doesn't help, he's losing valuable learning time.

[richbaggie]

I think it's more to do with Pieters exceeding most peoples expectations and has deservedly kept his place than Carlos not rating him.

[baggiebloke]

Bloody ageism!

Bartley is 32.

GMac was 31 when we signed him!

[Squid]

Pieters has played well and doesn't deserve to lose his place. Semi will get his chance, there's still a long way to go.

[Wednesburybaggie]

I remember when we first got him from Rotherham, there fans saying he was a liability in defence, but a revelation as a holding midfielder. He certainly has the athleticism for that roll, but for sure not the ability on the ball as OY or AM. His pace is though, without doubt, a massive asset. I'm sure he will be used quite often before season ends.