Based on This Season ONLY: Clarke or McDermott?

[genome]

Hence: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36014783

I understand your point, but I think it's careless management to just throw them in the deep end because someone else hasn't been playing well if they're not ready.

[Half Biscuit]

McDermott because he cares.

[Ian Royal]

why not give youth a chance?

we already know how good they are, because the club sees them very day. and if we think they are able to step up ( for the majority who arnt out on loan it will be too early for them, and possibly damage their progress.

I'm with Kes here I am afraid, Brendy. I somehow suspect that BMc has either been pressured into playing these loan 'stars' by the shady people who own our club or just as likely there is some clause in the agreements we signed (under a previous manager) which states we must play the loan players when they are fit and available to play.

unlikely, given all them have spent time out the team while fit, including under Clarke.

But hey. Conspiracy!

[No Fixed Abode]

Hence: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36014783

I understand your point, but I think it's careless management to just throw them in the deep end because someone else hasn't been playing well if they're not ready.

Hasn't happened yet though. Just like BM hasn't overtaken Clarke in PPG this season.

[Maneki Neko]

we already know how good they are, because the club sees them very day. and if we think they are able to step up ( for the majority who arnt out on loan it will be too early for them, and possibly damage their progress.

I'm with Kes here I am afraid, Brendy. I somehow suspect that BMc has either been pressured into playing these loan 'stars' by the shady people who own our club or just as likely there is some clause in the agreements we signed (under a previous manager) which states we must play the loan players when they are fit and available to play.

unlikely, given all them have spent time out the team while fit, including under Clarke.

But hey. Conspiracy!

with 6 loanees that's always bound to happen.
its weird that the two that get more games are the ones who will probably be on the most money though....

[Ian Royal]

Fernandez has rarely been involved so there's been room for the other five to be virtual ever presents.

Funnily enough, the two on the most money have also arguably had the most impact.

[Maneki Neko]

cos theyve played more

[Ian Royal]

cos theyve played more

They've played more because they've have more impact.

[Lower West]

with 6 loanees that's always bound to happen.
its weird that the two that get more games are the ones who will probably be on the most money though....

Not forgetting Hurtado. Who totally sums up last years transfer policy in a nutshell. A complete shambles. Clarke had no strategy other than premiership or bust.

[WAZZOCK]

Clearly McDermott.

Almost identical records, plus Clarke had better attacking options and the easier fixtures.

[Snowball136]

Clearly McDermott.

Almost identical records, plus Clarke had better attacking options and the easier fixtures.

Based on CURRENT league positions:

Brian

1 Boro
2 Brighton
3 Burnley
5 Derby
6 Wednesday

7 Cardiff
8 Ipswich
9 Birmingham
12 Wolves
12 Wolves

13 Brentford
16 Blackburn
17 Fulham
18 Bristol

19 Huddersfield
19 Hudesrfield
19 Huddersfield
20 Forest
21 Rotherham
22 MK Dons
23 Charlton
24 Bolton

Average Position 13.45

Also we played a high-flying League One side and TWO Premiership sides

Clarke ++

01 Boro
02 Brighton
03 Burnley
04 HULL
05 Derby
06 Wednesday

07 Cardiff
08 Ipswich
09 Birmingham
10 Preston
11 QPR

13 Brentford
15 Leeds
17 Fulham
18 Bristol

19 Huddersfield
20 Forest
21 Rotherham
22 MK Dons
23 Charlton
24 Bolton

Average Position 12.29 (Fractionally tougher)

Also played a Premiership side, a League 1 side (now 23rd) and a League Two Side

I would say (as ought to be expected) they come out very even in terms of strength of opposition.
Brian's win against WBA edges it for me.