Mowatt

Tbf I would rather keep him, he’s up to speed with our style and won’t let us down if we need to call on him, which given Howson and Hackney’s propensity for yellow cards we probably will. Similarly with Muniz, but not sure he or Fulham will be too happy with that, he could offer an option from the bench, rather than gamble on another loan who will take a month to get up to speed.
 
It's easy to say that with hindsight, but when Wilder signed Mowatt (and Luongo), we only had Howson in that position. Hackney was an average League 2 player last season.

Nobody would have predicted Hackney to have the season he's having now - and how much of his great season is down to learning from very experienced players in the same position in training...

Luongo didn't work out for us, but he's played over 200 championship games, so there is a player in there somewhere. Mowatt's played nearly 300.

We were in desperate need of a CM when we signed them, and on paper, without the luxury of hindsight, they were both good signings at the time.
Agree with this, despite neither Mowatt nor Muniz having the desired impact currently, we do need back up in those positions. They would both need replacing if we let them go imo. Whilst we may be able to save a few quid on replacements it's probably not a significant saving.

It's a squad game and we've been very fortunate with injuries and suspensions since Carrick took over. I'll be amazed if that continues for the remainder of the season.
 
He looked good against Wigan. Maybe he was another player who simply wasn't suited to Wilder's system and way of playing.

I'd keep him. Gives us that extra depth in midfield.
 
Agree with this, despite neither Mowatt nor Muniz having the desired impact currently, we do need back up in those positions. They would both need replacing if we let them go imo. Whilst we may be able to save a few quid on replacements it's probably not a significant saving.

It's a squad game and we've been very fortunate with injuries and suspensions since Carrick took over. I'll be amazed if that continues for the remainder of the season.

Agree with this.

I'd be happy if we ended tonight with them both still in the squad. They're both here, integrated within the squad and will definitely be able to do a job when called upon.

I thought Mowatt looked poor at first, but the last few cameos he's looked more than adequate to come in as cover.
 
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