[Blue Baggie]

Hoolahan was signed after a formal trial at the club. He was playing for a contract rather than just maintaining fitness like Barnes will be.

Mears had neither a trial or fitness training. He was signed because Darren knows him well.

Darren should have signed better younger players before he was lumbered with players other teams recognised were ready for retirement.
Because the club messed about for weeks in the summer window. I'm afraid Darren needs to show Jenkins his b*****s - if Darren is not getting
 any backing he may as well walk away, as it's just a downhill ride.