If you had witnessed some of Grimes recent away display's then I doubt you would be quite so vociferous. One can only assume is that you have let personal 'feelings' jeopardize your opinion. If Grimes can put together 3 or 4 games of relatively modest consistency then fine. The facts are is that he has had just two fine games so far this season -
its not good enough for a £1million plus player. Perhaps this explains why he has failed at championship level? Its all very well blaming the team for being inept etc
but a £million plus player should do a lot better in L1. At the moment
Grimes is more often than not a luxury in our current circumstances even when compared with Crooks and that's saying something! Still am sure Bradford will be a reasonably tough test for him - if he disappears in this game ...forget him ; send him back!
ps While I am at it Pierre has been a bit of a disappointment at L1 level, goodish in some games, but is ponderously slow and does not exhibit a great deal of football ability. From what I understand he was effective in L2 (ask Coolie), we really need a centre back at the moment with a bit more about them. Frankly would sell him and look for better. Should we end up in L2 then he may well then be an asset
You make it sound like Cobblers paid the £1m for him! He's on loan so what he was bought for is irrelevant. FWIW I don't disagree that he is not a £1m player and I have my doubts as to whether he could do well at Championship level. However I do believe he is more than good enough for this level, that his performances, though inconsistent, have still proved an asset this season and I for one would be disappointed to see him sent back.
As regards Pierre, I had high hopes but he hasn't performed as well as I had expected. I still like him as a player however and if he could add more composure in his distribution then he can be a very good player at this level.
