by GoodringtonGull » 02 Aug 2016, 09:23
Wow, what a performance that was last night! I hadn't seen any of the other pre-season games before this one, and even had second thoughts about whether I should have made the trip to plainmoor yesterday. But that was well worth the entry fee!
I thought we looked comfortable at the back for the majority of the game, with Gerring and Huth putting in solid displays. Wasn't convinced by Mcginty tbh, the physical attributes are there but his clearances and decision making looked suspect at times. Our weakest point had to be the full backs, Verma at first had a torrid time facing up against Wilson and McLean, but eventually grew into the game. Not many of their attacks came down the right after their winger had to be taken off with an injury, but at times Nicho was caught out with pace and struggled.
Similar to the defence, the midfield diamond of Damon, Chaney, Duke and Sparkes looked good and matched up well against premier league opposition. Young Duke put himself about and got stuck in to some meaty challenges. Damon provided some useful balls allowing Chaney And Sparkes to run at their defence.
Nathan Blissett was awesome last night, he's really come on since joining us looking a real threat going forward. His timing for headers was good, and even out paced their full backs with sheer speed when running down the flanks. I thought the worst player on the pitch was Jamie Reid. The lad clearly has some pace about him, but missed two clear cut chances in the first half. Maybe if he stayed on the pitch for longer he might have improved, but overall I wasn't convinced by him!
The only two trialists that stood out for me was obviously Huth and Hall! Two great debuts and could be useful squad players. I think Chamberlain or Kelly could get a contract but remains to be seen what finances dictate that. Young Mitchell could be a good player when he's older, but I don't think he's quite ready for first team football just yet.
Two excellent goals. A screamer from Callum Hall, and an Excellent turn from Williams to then fire a shot past the helpless Ben Foster
Bring on Macclesfield!
Wow, what a performance that was last night! I hadn't seen any of the other pre-season games before this one, and even had second thoughts about whether I should have made the trip to plainmoor yesterday. But that was well worth the entry fee!
I thought we looked comfortable at the back for the majority of the game, with Gerring and Huth putting in solid displays. Wasn't convinced by Mcginty tbh, the physical attributes are there but his clearances and decision making looked suspect at times. Our weakest point had to be the full backs, Verma at first had a torrid time facing up against Wilson and McLean, but eventually grew into the game. Not many of their attacks came down the right after their winger had to be taken off with an injury, but at times Nicho was caught out with pace and struggled.
Similar to the defence, the midfield diamond of Damon, Chaney, Duke and Sparkes looked good and matched up well against premier league opposition. Young Duke put himself about and got stuck in to some meaty challenges. Damon provided some useful balls allowing Chaney And Sparkes to run at their defence.
Nathan Blissett was awesome last night, he's really come on since joining us looking a real threat going forward. His timing for headers was good, and even out paced their full backs with sheer speed when running down the flanks. I thought the worst player on the pitch was Jamie Reid. The lad clearly has some pace about him, but missed two clear cut chances in the first half. Maybe if he stayed on the pitch for longer he might have improved, but overall I wasn't convinced by him!
The only two trialists that stood out for me was obviously Huth and Hall! Two great debuts and could be useful squad players. I think Chamberlain or Kelly could get a contract but remains to be seen what finances dictate that. Young Mitchell could be a good player when he's older, but I don't think he's quite ready for first team football just yet.
Two excellent goals. A screamer from Callum Hall, and an Excellent turn from Williams to then fire a shot past the helpless Ben Foster
Bring on Macclesfield! :scarf:
