Kisnorbo overrated ?

[Chrysalis]

It didn't help that Kisnorbo was rushed back in indecent haste, with very few preparatory games when there was absolutely no need. I don't suppose it did the morale of previous regulars any good either, especially as we'd lost just once and had hardly conceded any goals.

It had the effect of disturbing a functioning defence and with Gilbert injured too and Mattock ready to return we suddenly had changes galore in defence - with inevitable results.

Why the great haste? Money of course. His value had plunged with his injury but a fit and first team Kisnorbo is worth something in the transfer market. Whether Pearson wanted his swift return or Mandaric I doubt we'll ever know. Mattock is another potential transfer target who has been fast-tracked back into the side when, again, there was no need for such haste.

It's not just the lack of a reserve team either. First teamers no longer have a few reserve games to prepare for the cut and thrust of first team football. They go virtually straight in at the deep end and I wonder if it'll be thought worth it if it costs us our momentum and we stay down by a point or two.

Kisnorbo started his City career in the Reserves and I remember wondering on day one what all the fuss was about. He was clearly an athlete. Spirited, determined, tireless and sound as a defender.

But he didn't stand out and even then it was clear he was no great passer. Watching his technique, I'm not surprised and as someone else has said, I don't see him changing.

Kisnorbo will be signed by some for his spirit and defensive qualities alone but if we want to be a relevent club again we've got to base our plans around attack and an ability to keep the ball. That means having people right through the team who are comfortable passing the ball.

For that reason I'd build my team around Tunchev and I would not compromise for any reason or anyone.

Sadly I came to the same conclusion, the import of kisnorbo seems to be money related as a league 1 reserve player isnt going to command much of a fee.

This appears to be pearson's biggest mistake so far, he ripped apart a defense that was doing well and we were winning games, he still hasnt reverted the change so I would love to know the reason why he plays kisnorbo ahead of the player he replaced. The one up side from this is if kisnorbo is going then hopefully we wont have to put up with him after the start of jan.