I felt disappointed after throwing in a tenner to watch this micky mouse season opener. Some players still need minutes like Shipley. He was not effectivein his role today. Pity as he has much to offer. Kelly getting more minutes is good. Hamer looks quality as do the usual suspects like O'Hare...
We are looking quite poor in this game. Clearly not the team or formation we plan to go with. You sense we have another gear to go up and Don's are too comfortable at the moment. Lewington given far too much time on the ball. We just need a spark to ignite something. Also think players not...
They had targeted this guy and got their man eventually. Must rate him and intent on him partnering with Hamer in CDM role.
Kelly's place as a starter under considerable threat now.
By all accounts a very good signing.
I'm not expecting to be a struggling side in the championship, and will...
Be interesting to see how we compete against so called higher grade opposition. Can't see us being as bad as Swansea, who's defending was awful making an easy day for Southampton. Ings, Adams, Ward-Prowes and co I hope will feature.
Kelly just not getting any grip on the game. Jones clearly challenging for a place. Baka is well Baka....not really suited to our style of play but took his goal well. Does not do enough off the ball. Would like to see Max given an opportunity here. Eccles decent. Not much to shout...
Don't get me wrong but Shippers is not a DM player by a long shot. He bareley intervened, no tackles, wonders too much, where as Hamer for example or Kelly for that matter, instinctively knows where to pick up the ball. There is a role for Shippers but he will bench a lot and be the 60th minute...
Once Allen went off we had a little less possession on the ball going forwards. Crucial player for us and will fight for his place with Jones lurking. Not sure Jones can fill that role though. Hilsner of course will need to show us more what he is about in the coming weeks.
If we play two up top then we need physicality in DM....Shippers is not it. Sadly don't think Kelly would be but loved to be proved wrong. I like Shippers more forward.
Need Rose and Dabo back. Not keen on Drysdale. Hamer absolute quality, will be better than Walsh. Can't do it on his own and fear Kelly not physical enough. Shippers not comfortable in his role here. Godden class, O'Hare class. With the amount of possesion we should be 4 up!
I think it would be nothing short of spectacular should it be while Mark Robins at the helm, as the continuity element would be crucial. If another manager came in next season and achieved it, then it would not be the same.
Think you all underestimate our players and over estimate some championship players.
We will be just fine. Going to surprise a few with our style of play too.
Hamer is absolute quality....more than just a replacement for Walsh.
There are some sloggers in this league but there are teams who...