Largely because Robins finally changed formation and started playing our best players, notably Kitching, Bidwell and Sakamoto.
Credit to Wright though, some good improvement but let's not get carried away, plenty to improve on.
2 things I dont want to see are Ayari playing and Palmer starting.
The players have had 5 nights rest, most should be absolutely fine to play again. Maybe a half for Calum but he's just hit form so let him continue to build on that rather than stop start.
I hope it’s the same team.
I wouldn’t be surprised by Godden for Simms but think we need to persist with the new lads and think that Godden would slow the front line and team tempo.
Wright, Simms need to start firing pronto.
I bet he plays on weds at some point. Then starts the game after. Might be pushed back a week but it’s gonna happen given Robin’s post match interview.
I guess he thinks Palmer will engage Wright more but Allen, Ohare and Saka can do that imo.
ok if there’s injuries he’s an option but dear God...
Because of Robins post match interview and obvious enthusiasm for Palmer coming back.
Palmer just slows tempo and work rate, both of which are essential to us playing well.
Saka was immense last night. As well as his tricky wing play and providing a wide attacking option ; he tackled back everywhere including the left side of the pitch on one ocassional!
He also produced some great longer range passing.
His combination with MVE is working brilliantly.