Switch to Midfield: Soft as Silk

Last updated : 15 May 2007 By Gary Moss

Appearances: 36


Goals:
0


Season Highlight:
His performances at the end of the campaign make him set to be a regular in the side next season.


Being shifted to midfield brought the best out of the tough tackling pocket rocket.


He took his time to settle into life at Meadow Lane but his final performances of the season have been straight from the top drawer.


He looks all equipped to being County's first choice holding midfielder to the sad news of Matt Somner.


Season Lowlight:
His early season form left a lot to be desired.

He may have shown enthusiasm and fairly reliable defensive duties, but going forward he failed to deliver more often than not.


After his early games for the club, some fans doubted whether he had the quality to warrant his first team jersey. No-one could doubt his quality but was he really good enough to play in a hopeful promotion side.


He was in and out of the team at the expense of Dan Gleeson. It looked early on as if he was to be one of Thompson's least promising signings.


Silk...Newfound Midfield Man
Best Game: Boston (home)


Silk played as the anchor man in midfield for Notts' 2-0 win over the Pilgrims and he pulled in his best display in a County shirt.


He ran his socks off for the cause and never shied away from a tackle. His ability to win the ball and pick out a simple pass to Smith and Ross allowed the Magpies to play at their creative best.
His strength, power and determination shone through profoundly as he established himself as a Notts County midfielder.


The Mad Verdict:
The 22-year-old got better and better this season.


He has shown himself to be one of the squad's utility men with the ability to play either at full-back or just in front of the back four as a protective midfield man.


At full-back he has shown himself to be fairly average but at the same time no nonsense.


Over the course of the season, Silk has been shifted to midfield by Steve Thompson. This has been a move that has revitalised his season. When playing alongside the likes of Ian Ross and Jay Smith, it allows them more time on the ball to do what they do best.


Rating: 7/10