Harry Arter rested ?

[Wales-Bales]

Wales have been in the habit of chucking our youngsters in at the deep end. It's not done us any harm. If anything, the experience will only spur them on to achieve greater things, while giving them game time. I'm not suggesting put out all of the under 23s at Maine Road or anything, but giving 2-3 some game time can't hurt. If we have little chance of getting anything result wise, we can use the experience of it for more players.

Surely our best players would want to play against these teams?

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Surely our best players would want to play against these teams?

Of course. But take today as an example. Would Harry Arter have made such a difference? Not really. Was it better for him to avoid a booking so he'll play against Leicester? Of course.

It's about using our squad to its best ability. Tell each player that they'll miss out on 1 game out of 12 against one of the big boys for a variety of reasons. Have another 2 come on from the bench when the game is out of reach at half time.