Lavery is reasonably quick tbf, but he runs a bit like a duck. That's what I've noticed when I've seen him. He sort of puts his feet down very flat-footed and angled outwards. I don't know why this is, but it's true!
I do like the kid actually - I think he always gives 100% and he's bloody brave as well. Jayzus, he was right in front of me when he cracked his cheekbone in that challenge that put him out for weeks. There was no holding back there - he went in 100% and the blow was sickening - you could hear it half way up the South Stand. THUCK! the sound of a cheekbone breaking. Urrgh! horrible!
He's another one of those players that we've signed that I think, I'd really love the kid to do well. (I thought the same about Nathan Thomas, because he came across as such a lovely humble human being. I thought the same about Ched because I wanted the guy to get his life back).
It doesn't always work out for that way of course and I don't think it's going to work out that way for Caolan unfortunately. In truth I think he's not quite good enough at this level. Even at L1 level I thought he was a bit limited. He's a willing runner, he'll get into some good positions, but it's his decision-making more than anything that left me thinking he's not quite up to it. Making the wrong pass or taking the wrong option when on the ball and it all coming to nothing.
I hope the kid gets a good move anyhow. Seems like another decent lad - and another instance of a decent player getting left behind by a club that is moving faster than his own development.
