Just seen Sigurdsson on the bench and Griffin on it too. I would agree with you on both of your decisions, although I like Howard. I haven't really seen Long's attributes, so it was a guess. Sorry for being misleading, if I was.Playing the Wrong players mate.
No way Sigurdsson should be on the bench and Howard starting.
Shaun Cummings is ******* ****, Griffin better than him everyday.
As Paul said Javier Hernandez should be starting, but i wouldn't play Long as a target man. Maybe play Rasiak till you get someone better in.
Javier Hernandez on the bench? I would put him in first team as Poacher alongside Shane Long as Target Man. Also, increase the width a bit, it does help. Maybe also move Kebe and Henry forward to AML and AMR mate. Just keep believing and keep patience.