It is pleasing to see that Micky Adams has identified the thorn in the united side; they proved over the Christmas period that in front of goal the Arsenal they have on offer is just as good as any other side next to them in the Division.
However enough goals were leaked to sink a sailing vessel and this is an area in the side which Mr. Adams has swiftly sort after improving. A touch of international clash has been added since New Year’s Day with our back four lined up against Doncaster Rovers featuring players with different nationals; Parrino (Argentina), Ertl (Austria), Bartley (British) and Kozluk (British/Polish).
Further players have been added to strengthen the squad; Seamus Conneely, Shane Lowry and Joe Mattock but much should be said for Elian Parrino who since his inclusion as a substitute at Burnley has commanded the defence well.
He has joined on loan for the entire season from Estudiantes and on the form he has shown to date I would hope that he will be a permanent player by the time the 2011-12 season starts in August.
United drew 0-0 at Coventry City last Saturday in a well earned point, it was the first time they had recorded a scoreless draw since April last against Barnsley. Under Mr. Adams they have yet to gain a victory but on the quality performances of late the tide surely must be on the turn.