The absence of a playmaker in mid field will tend to make for a long ball approach no matter who the manager is.
He prefers the older “I’ve worked with him at ……” Type of player.
Most managers look towards players they’ve previously worked with so this is not exclusive to Cook.
I’m sorry but to blame “mindset” when tatically were inept is nothing more than excuse. He’s filled the squad with players who he thinks are good enough and those who weren’t even given a glimmer of a chance are shipped out as fast as fook or are they players bought in by others ?.
How do you know he ever thought they were good enough? Maybe they were the only players available at the price or willing to come to Wigan Athletic. As for players that were shipped out how do you know the reasons why those decisions were made. Maybe Cook didn’t have any say in the matter. Players leave clubs for all kinds of reasons which may not necessarily have anything to with their perceived playing ability.
I’ve seen enough recently to see the players have also had a enough so it’s time for a change and others given a chance.
Who might these others be that you think deserve a start.
And Sammy, if better service was given to our forwards (width and played in) rather than Peter Kay it up front would you prefer Grigg or Garner on the end of it ?.
I’m no great fan of Garner but Grigg has missed a fair few “sitters” this season, chances that many on here claim are his forte.
Griggs not playing because that’s Cooks preferred option, a league 1 – 2 tactic wack it up there and prey
So, when we started this campaign with a fully fit squad playing an open style of play and winning a few matches you think Cook then decided to reverted to a “wack it up there” style because that was always his preferred option?
The team needs player investment. Whether the new owners are willing to fund that at this stage and will entrust that to Cook remains to be seen.
