Natasha Whittam wrote:NRC was shit and slow. If you think he would improve things you are mental. We need a mobile holding midfielder.
I wouldn't say speed was NRC's problem, he had a great engine and got about the pitch well. His biggest problem was when he was under pressure when his touch and passing tended to let him down.
I can understand the animosity some fans may feel towards him because of the way he jumped ship, and having seen him fail to get a new club he's come out looking like a bit of a tit.
But seeing how we've started the season, I think we really could do with him back.
Andrews was signed as a direct replacement for NRC, he's a holding midfielder, and always has been. Problem is I don't think he's quick enough to play holding midfielder in our side. With the current formation who ever partners Mavies ends up having to do a a hell of a lot of work, as Davies offers so little when we're not in possession, Andrews (and NRC before him) end up being dragged all over the place as they essentially do the defensive work of two players.
Reo-Coker did a better job of it than Andrews is doing at the moment because of his pace, strength and stamina. In the championship you get that little bit more time on the ball which would benefit Reo-Coker no end, he's also a leader who would hopefully get the lads going a bit more.
Before the season started I wouldn't have taken him, but seeing how weak we are centrally, both in midfield and at the back I think he would be a good acquisition. Obviously dependant on what wage he would be willing to accept.