The absence of Stewart throughout, and Bridcutt for most of last season was the root cause of Pool’s demise. Our midfield was liberally sprinkled with young talented ball players, who were simply brushed aside by stronger opposition. They ran through us, week after week to attack our back line, which routinely buckled under the constant pressure. You don’t get out of L1 with players like Patino, Poveda and Fourini. Combative midfielders like Trybull, Dougall and (yes), even Connolly are the bedrock needed in this league. Getting it right at the Back is paramount this term, because last year, it wasn’t. Pool need a decent left sided CH. Bring back The Viking !