NLS: St Albans City v Torquay United 3pm 19 August 2023

If anyone can predict the outcome of this game, or indeed the outcome of any game that TUFC are going to play this season, you’re a better man than I am, Gunga Din. 

Assuming Moxey and Hall are out in addition to Dawson. Leaves a lot of weight on Lapslie’s shoulders. I hope Craske is fit enough to come in at right back to allow Donnellan to play alongside Lapslie in centre midfield.

I would be tempted to start De Silva on the left and allow Collins (who looked little out of sorts on Tuesday) to make an impact from the bench. Striker on the bench? It’s a miracle! That is assuming Jarvis is fit……

So we have knackered Jarvis through our own stupidity.

Down to our last 16 with Moxey, Craske, Dawson, Hall and Jarvis all out. Four of our star players.

What a dreadful bench.

You have to question why we are not using the loan system beyond one 18 year old from Argyle.

Think I will enjoy the sunshine at Buckland rather than suffer two blokes wittering on instead of commentating.

Lessons not learned from last season. You can't put players on the pitch if they are not fit.
Loan signings needed.

I see it more as opportunities for the fringe players to make their mark. Lets face it the likes of asa hall or dean moxey playing a major part anymore is highly unlikely. Jarvis is a blow but collins is also regarded as potential target man and goalscorer so lets see what hes made of. Surprised Johnson hasn't dipped into the loan market just yet and you have to ask is there any genuine ambition in the club to really push on for the top places and get us out of this godforsaken league. I have my doubts.

2 points off top slot ⚽️ ⚽️