Paterson vs Charlton every touch

[CroJack]

 

[Yankee_Jack]

He’s very good at passing backwards … and feigning fouls.

 

[ivoralljack]

In a low key display by us I thought Paterson was reasonably involved given that he was playing out of position wide on the left touchline. He's not a FB or a WB nor a winger, so I thought he did okay without pulling up any trees. I think he would be far more use playing centrally and adding competition for a place in there. If Martin wants a wideman then why did he let Garrick go who has more flair and more pace? I just wish that Martin would start using his players in THEIR position of strength and not where he thinks they should be.

 

[Yankee_Jack]

As quoted in today's Club web site ...

Having signed a new contract through to the summer of 2024 and with a full preparation schedule behind him, the attacking midfielder is hopeful things can go even better for him during the forthcoming season.

“Last season, I wasn’t really fit and I joined the team very late, but I still had a good season in my opinion," said Paterson.

“I’m a lot fitter now and I’m just raring to get the season going and improve on last season.

“There were moments last season where I felt sharp and fit, but I want to do that consistently across a whole season.

“We need to find consistency throughout the season which we didn’t have last season for various reasons.”

Surely a pro with pro-support staff and the facilities of Fairwood at his disposal can get fit - meaning that under normal circumstances a player can go 90 at the level demanded. Being sharp or not sharp is one thing. Being fatigued is one thing. Not being "fit" ... I don't get. Perhaps we have a misuse of terms and a confusion between being fit and fatigued. Martin's job is to make sure that players are recovering properly post-match, employing proper nutrition, and not suffering from fatigue through squad rotation; fatigue as opposed to pains, strains and injuries. Martin does not appear to practice squad rotation ... he'll flog the favorite horses like rented mules game after game.