Those in charge of squad planning for this season (Barber, Weir, Jewell?) need to take their fair share of the criticism of where we are now. Failure to plan properly had caused a domino effect of injuries!
How many of us bemoaned the right/left back situation in the Summer? Veltman at 32...
Maybe RDZ is actually worried about our form / his job / the media talk about him getting the push, and decided we were probably going to get beat by City so best to keep as many players fresh for Bournemouth, which will be a hard game but easier to win than City.