A fully fit DCL brings a lot to the team in the forward play, hold up and/or six yard box-style goal poacher role. However, 'fully fit' and Dom is something of a contradiction in terms.
I think too much has been placed on his shoulders as a lone striker these past couple of seasons - running channels, playing hold up, false number 10, main striker...but lacking the support. No wonder he is so injury prone, he's been doing the front line work of two or three players and I think some of that added pressure takes a toll both physically and mentally.
That's why I would love to see him in a forward TWO alongside someone who is equally strong - and he is now whereas he was not previously - and with someone who could share the pressure whilst being equally effective in front of goal. If we are to adopt the counter-attacking style especially away from home as seen in the last two or three games of the season then I honestly believe a forward line of DCL and A.N.Other (check him out on YouTube, brilliant player) would scare the sh1te out of opposition defenders.
It's time for us to be brave - no more relegation battles. Just think Gray and Sharpe, Sutton and Shearer!
