Sky Blue Harry H
Well-Known Member
Having mulled over the two matches, some thoughts....
We have a few more 'fringe' players who look as though they mat be able to step up and do a job, which was really encouraging.
With all the 'nice' midfield players, Allen, O'Hare, Shipley types it was good to see that Eccles could bring something a bit different - particularly as back up for Kelly. He seemed to like a tackle, kept it fairly simple and looked to have a good bit of enrgy about him. Thought he was really promising.
Hamer - liked him, but you can see that his natural combativeness is going to lead to yellow cards. If he picks up a yellow early on in a game,he is a red card waiting to happen - unless he has a 'Michael Doyle' type intelligence to control himself. MR/AV are going to have to work with him on that,
Bapaga - really exciting talent, and interesting to see how he develops. You can see that he may become one that big clubs start to sniff around.
Mason - still think he can do a job. If we go 4-4-2, he could play behind Giles?
Thought Posh were poor up front, but our second string centre backs looked comfortable I thought.
Jodi Jones - like a new signing. Happy to have the ball, without looking as though he was scared of taking a whack, and still has the trick to stand up the defender and create a yard for himself. Creative and a goal threat. Really chuffed for him and for us, and can see him getting game time - which seemed a long shot a few months ago.
I thought Liam Kelly looked a bit sluggish (but been out with a niggle, so maybe that explains it) and thought it emphasised why we need to strengthen in that area. With a lot of games coming, you'd expect him to need some extra recovery time this season, so a new CDM is a priority, plus maybe a second (loan?) as if anything happens to Sheaf/whoever, and kelly is struggling we are back to square one.
We have a few more 'fringe' players who look as though they mat be able to step up and do a job, which was really encouraging.
With all the 'nice' midfield players, Allen, O'Hare, Shipley types it was good to see that Eccles could bring something a bit different - particularly as back up for Kelly. He seemed to like a tackle, kept it fairly simple and looked to have a good bit of enrgy about him. Thought he was really promising.
Hamer - liked him, but you can see that his natural combativeness is going to lead to yellow cards. If he picks up a yellow early on in a game,he is a red card waiting to happen - unless he has a 'Michael Doyle' type intelligence to control himself. MR/AV are going to have to work with him on that,
Bapaga - really exciting talent, and interesting to see how he develops. You can see that he may become one that big clubs start to sniff around.
Mason - still think he can do a job. If we go 4-4-2, he could play behind Giles?
Thought Posh were poor up front, but our second string centre backs looked comfortable I thought.
Jodi Jones - like a new signing. Happy to have the ball, without looking as though he was scared of taking a whack, and still has the trick to stand up the defender and create a yard for himself. Creative and a goal threat. Really chuffed for him and for us, and can see him getting game time - which seemed a long shot a few months ago.
I thought Liam Kelly looked a bit sluggish (but been out with a niggle, so maybe that explains it) and thought it emphasised why we need to strengthen in that area. With a lot of games coming, you'd expect him to need some extra recovery time this season, so a new CDM is a priority, plus maybe a second (loan?) as if anything happens to Sheaf/whoever, and kelly is struggling we are back to square one.