Agree with this, reward good performances with selection but if they have a stinker then swap out, keep them on their toes. We have the squad to do this tbh, if we can get everyone hungry and chasing the shirt then who knows what could happen.

I know what you are saying in that you want to give certain players a run out and rest others in a game we have little expectation of winning and there is a logic to that and this is the ideal time

However on the flip side and expressing a belief that many coaches hold is the theory that getting a crack at first team should always be made very difficult. The idea is that it's the player spot to lose and that can heppen only through injury or lack of form. This engenders the belief amongst the players who have a starting spot that they are the elite. This gives them a desire to keep that shirt at all costs knowing that if they drop out they to will struggle to regain a place. This method is especially effective after a win.

I'm not saying which I think is right because I'm simply not knowlegable enough as you have pointed out on many occasions - just a thought.

I would add to that by saying, "just giving people a run" gives the feeling of a second string team. When you play first team you should be playing with teh mind set of being the best in your position and you are going for a win, not that you are cannon fodder that has no chance but we don't want to risk someone better than you.

I understand that Smith Sr has given Smith Jr a Chinese burn, and told him that if he doesn't let us win, he'll tell their Dad who really broke the kitchen window with a football in 1972.