Totnes & Dartington Friendly 9th July

[brooker]

I've heard a rumour that DD has left the club (been sacked) over a dispute about wages, this is strengthened by the fact he was absent last night. I'd be pretty disappointed if this was true.

In terms of the game, the standout player by far for me was Cameron. T&D couldn't get anywhere near him, by the time anyone had even considered a tackle, he was already past them. I thought that of the trialists, Gus stood out the most. He talks really well and dealt with everything thrown at him, also really helped some of the younger lads through with constant instruction, this can't be too easy as a player on trial. Thought some of the younger lads looked good too, Hutchings is great on the ball, and threw his weight around for a little guy, and Ives also was assured going forward, and made some important tackles. Bowman moved well, although was wasteful with his finishing. Briscoe looked pacy, it surprised me a bit how big he is for a winger though, linked up really well with Bowman for the 1st goal. Young looked good, but was never closed down, and will not get anywhere near that amount of space to spray the ball around again this season. He watched the second half with his family, and seems like a really good lad. Thought Richards looked alright first half, as did Cregg second, although he didn't really get out of second gear, he was always looking to provide an option and his delivery was excellent. I was unsure of the striker who came on in the second half. I don't think he looked too good, against a defence that was knackered by the time he came on. Again, Ajala had his moments, but overall looked predictable, and his crossing was hit and miss. Weakest player for me was Alexdrandrou at left back, lost the ball every time, and was virtually ignored by Sully and Ajala when coming on the overlap. Good game all in all, up for Dorchester now on Saturday!

[hector]

Am I being thick? Who is Cregg?

[Jeff]

Am I being thick? Who is Cregg?

This guy, on trial

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Cregg

[Pea]

I've heard a rumour that DD has left the club (been sacked) over a dispute about wages, this is strengthened by the fact he was absent last night. I'd be pretty disappointed if this was true.

In terms of the game, the standout player by far for me was Cameron. T&D couldn't get anywhere near him, by the time anyone had even considered a tackle, he was already past them. I thought that of the trialists, Gus stood out the most. He talks really well and dealt with everything thrown at him, also really helped some of the younger lads through with constant instruction, this can't be too easy as a player on trial. Thought some of the younger lads looked good too, Hutchings is great on the ball, and threw his weight around for a little guy, and Ives also was assured going forward, and made some important tackles. Bowman moved well, although was wasteful with his finishing. Briscoe looked pacy, it surprised me a bit how big he is for a winger though, linked up really well with Bowman for the 1st goal. Young looked good, but was never closed down, and will not get anywhere near that amount of space to spray the ball around again this season. He watched the second half with his family, and seems like a really good lad. Thought Richards looked alright first half, as did Cregg second, although he didn't really get out of second gear, he was always looking to provide an option and his delivery was excellent. I was unsure of the striker who came on in the second half. I don't think he looked too good, against a defence that was knackered by the time he came on. Again, Ajala had his moments, but overall looked predictable, and his crossing was hit and miss. Weakest player for me was Alexdrandrou at left back, lost the ball every time, and was virtually ignored by Sully and Ajala when coming on the overlap. Good game all in all, up for Dorchester now on Saturday!

When you said about Cameron skinning his man every time he touched the ball, I was suspicious of your eyesight (mainly because, when he was on the left wing at least, he was tackled successfully one time in two that he got the ball and he got the ball a lot). Then when you claimed that it was Briscoe who linked up with Bowman for the first goal, my suspicions about your lack of Specsavers action was confirmed. It was Yeoman who linked with Bowman (Yeoman and Bowman, for Christ's sake!) for the first goal.

[Behind-the-Gulls]

Decisions about some the triallists will be made after the Dorchester game-others will be asked to stay on for another week to be looked at in the Yeovil and Walsall games.Hawley is still recovering from his broken arm and not involved in contact training sessions yet.

[divingbboy]

I've heard a rumour that DD has left the club (been sacked) over a dispute about wages, this is strengthened by the fact he was absent last night. I'd be pretty disappointed if this was true.

Had heard a couple of weeks ago that something might be brewing in that regard (not over wages, mind), so that may be a possibility. Haven't heard anything since.

[rooster]

Its my understanding that yes your correct the club and DD have parted company

[Dutchgull]

Thats bad news

[cambgull]

We're going to need quite a few more players then, DD's miracle work will be very much missed. We can't afford to see too many players on the physio table!