[cardfan77]

[quote="Hieronymus" pid='437773' dateline='1759163441']

Jeremy Gunn certainly believes in meritocracy, as in addition to de Flores, Dylan Hooper and Duncan Jarvie have been displaced by younger players.  That's got to be tough, and as one who loves to worry, I hope it does not affect team chemistry. (Not that I've seen anything to suggest that...from my home in Denver.)  

I think Dylan Hooper was/is injured. I am not sure if he is cleared to return. If he is healthy and cleared to return, who does he replace? Hooper was a starter for the last 2 years and has been great as a central defender. While he may be better than Groeneveld and Tenconi-Gradillas, taking one of them out could disrupt the chemistry and the timing in the back field. One thing to watch is that Groeneveld has already received 4 yellow cards this season and has a tendency to play recklessly. We might be seeing Hooper soon, whether it's planned or not.

[cardfan77]

[quote="Hieronymus" pid='437773' dateline='1759163441']

Jeremy Gunn certainly believes in meritocracy, as in addition to de Flores, Dylan Hooper and Duncan Jarvie have been displaced by younger players.  That's got to be tough, and as one who loves to worry, I hope it does not affect team chemistry. (Not that I've seen anything to suggest that...from my home in Denver.)  

I think Dylan Hooper was/is injured. I am not sure if he is cleared to return. If he is healthy and cleared to return, who does he replace? Hooper was a starter for the last 2 years and has been great as a central defender. While he may be better than Groeneveld and Tenconi-Gradillas, taking one of them out could disrupt the chemistry and the timing in the back field. One thing to watch is that Groeneveld has already received 4 yellow cards this season and has a tendency to play recklessly. We might be seeing Hooper soon, whether it's planned or not.