Who knows what is behind the selection of our wingers? Paddy despite his mistake at Cas has cemented the right wing spot and Denis seems keen to play PAV whenever he is fit and available, despite some less than brilliant performances, when he first came back, in the second half of last season.
I think most fans would like to see Marsh being given some games on the wing, as our fastest player, who has never really completely convinced at centre (but is OK not saying he is terrible), but it has never happened and bizarrely when Dean and Marsh have been paired together it has always been Dean who has taken the wing slot. Dean has good pace, but lacks Marsh's acceleration, so he needs a bit of time to crank up and hit his straps. Perhaps he is the safer defensively?
As much as I like Owens as a gifted footballer, he isn't a natural winger, he lacks the out and out pace needed, but he uses his shrewd footballing brain to get himself into the right places, barring injury though wing is his only chance at the moment with Hanbury being such a vital piece of our attacking play.
Hulme and Ince will hopefully come into the reckoning a bit this season, Hulme having the greater experience probably getting more chances and it will be good to see how they go. Hulme has already shown that he knows where the line is and that he can tackle well. I still remember his hit on Kirmond against Wakefield at home last season. So maybe the cupboard isn't as bare as we think, but it wont necessarily help Owens get game time!
