Agreed, we are a vastly better team with Pett in for Conlon. As proved during the playoffs.

Re Monthe, it’s one thing playing him not fully fit in the playoff final, when the whole season hangs on 90 (or as it turned out 135) minutes. A gamble which nearly backfired disastrously - I don’t believe we concede that first goal, had he been properly fit.

Different matter when there’s a full season ahead and pushing him to start when not ready could easily set him back another month.

If he does start, I reckon it’s more likely that Hannant gets pushed further forward in a 4-2-3-1 and we start without a second striker.