I've sat down and worked out with 8 players...four of them get 25 minutes, three of them get 20 minutes. At the discussion we had before, the majority said they don't mind 7 with one missing out. What's the majority say now? If the majority don't mind 8, I'll do it but I don't how people will feel for getting their money's worth (esp. Paul who missed out when we did do 7 rather than 8). And hurry up with your opinions cos I don't wanna piss Matt around.
As for the 8 after my holidays, I have only gave it a minor thought but the first thing I would do is put the three of us (who miss out) on rotation if the arrangement stayed the same. It would have been good to give it a try-out in a friendly but we didn't do it and the only we can tell if it is any good is giving it a go. The bottom line is if you miss out, take it on the chin, otherwise as a team we are best without ya as Leroy said a few weeks back.