General;
In times where MON is seemingly getting verbally battered from pillar to post, I would like to post a message of my full support for our manager.
Martin is the manager of the football club - he knows his players and their limitations physically, and on this occasion he decided to act in what he felt are the best interests of the football club by fielding an under-strength team. We have had a period where games have come thick and fast, and our international players like Barry, Petrov, Gabby, Ashley Young etc do not ever get a rest. This is not going to produce results in the long run, and we cannot afford to pick up injuries to players or go into games not at peak fitness as it will ruin our season - a season which we have all put too much effort and emotion into to see it ripped apart due to a small-ish squad.
I dont expect you to comment on this post, or to pass it on to Martin, Randy or anyone at the club, but I know you will read it and because of that I want to assure you that not all fans are short-sighted enough to completely over-react to this situation. I, and many other fans, would much prefer to place out trust in a man who has done the job that MON has done so far and long may our fantastic progress to continue. We are not going to fall apart as a club over one game and one decision made by the man who is payed to make those kind of tough decisions.
Thanks.