Was any reason given for Henry over cousins?

[Ablockhoop]

Just out of interest was cousins carrying a knock or was it purely tactical?

[nasser95]

Just out of interest was cousins carrying a knock or was it purely tactical?

I don't think Cousins was 100% but I can't be sure, could be tactical just to give us early season experience alongside Luongo.

[Bracknell Neil]

I don't think Cousins was 100% but I can't be sure, could be tactical just to give us early season experience alongside Luongo.

It was the right descision 100%..

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

No reason required mate.

Balance. You need that midfield enforcer in this league.

[Shania]

In a season opener you know what you get with Henry alongside a different type of player : balance.

[maidstone_hoop]

I don't think it was tactical.

Gut feeling would be that they didn't see the point risking cousins after his recent knock and trusted Henry to do the job.

[Kevin Mcleod]

Someone said to me that Cousins wasnt quite ready for 90 today, but will be next game. Hes a certain starter every game imho.

[Stanley]

He hasn't been 100% fit. Think that's the reason he hasn't played a 90 min pre-season game.

Either that or he must have picked up a knock. If he was injured though, he wouldn't be on the bench.

[Nicholas Cole]

No reason required mate.

Balance. You need that midfield enforcer in this league.

Agreed
And also, which position did Cousins play when he came on. Right side attacking midfield, wasn't it ?

[Hitman34]

Tbf. Henry was superb. On that showing he cannot be dropped for the next game.

Give cusions game time against swindon but henry must start next sunday.

Cannot believe i said that lol

[Nicholas Cole]

"Henry", does what it says on the tin. Defensive midfield, no thrills.
Also, might smash a belter in from outside the box, once in a blue moon.

[stanistheman]

Tbf. Henry was superb. On that showing he cannot be dropped for the next game.

Give cusions game time against swindon but henry must start next sunday.

Cannot believe i said that lol

Henry had a very good game and on a number of occasions kept a cool calm head when tackling a player or shielding the ball etc.

Something a player like Gladwin could do with learning.

[TimPR78]

Only a few things guaranteed in life. Death, taxes and Karl Henry playing.

Well done Karl, good game

[Alanwycombe]

No reason required mate.

Balance. You need that midfield enforcer in this league.

This 100%. How old now? Still one of the best athletes at the club. Lasts 90 minutes. Never injured. Never hides despite not being everyone's cup of tea. Does a good job for the team. He and Nedum are the only pros we've got when it comes to knocking the ball away to buy a bit of time, or get in the ref's face occasionally to remind him there are two teams on the pitch. All round, does a decent job even though you get the odd massive ricket.

[bakes8]

Played well but his legs should be rested for every other week imo. Would like to see Cousins with Luongo/Borysuik more often than Henry.