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smudgie · 01-09-2019, 08:29

Well my 2nd match of the season and it was very similar to my first , we look pretty good going forward. As others have said, really impressed with Bishop and Charles, they run themselves into the ground. Bishop's goal = Perfect poachers finish, which is a good attribute to have for sure.

With Clarke on one side and Pritchard on the other we look very dangerous indeed in the attacking third of the pitch. Will be rather interesting to see what Coleman does when mr boy wonder himself is back from suspension, no doubt he will be straight back into the XI.

............ However contrast that to the defending which for me needs major surgery if we are to stop conceding goals, simple. I actually think Evitimov is a good shot stopper, excellent handling and distribution however his decision making simply isn't up to it at the moment. Im no goalkeeping coach but I think Tony Warner has a big job on his hands to coach that element into Dimi, I just hope he does because there's certainly potential there.

As for the rest of the back 4 we actually look like a hot knife through butter. Johnson is obviously pretty solid but Hughes for me either wasn't fit or has lost that half a yard. Not sure his constant rollocking of Dimi and Angel was worth it, he needs to look at his own performance before giving others both barrels. Sykes again looks decent but was very lucky to get away with another mistake close to full time, can't say im blown away with the performance of Angel at LB either.

Will be interesting to see who plays against Fleetwood on Tuesday night in the paint pot, assuming the likes of Edwards, Maguire, Bursik, Barclay, Rodgers etc will play 90 minutes so we certainly have alternatives!

Must mention my favourite moments yesterday, I thought the minute silence was superbly respected by both sets of fans and also was wonderful to see some of our friends from Bury wearing their colours in the Clayton End. I cannot imagine what they are going through at the moment, I just hope they can re-group for next season and start a fresh.

01-09-2019, 08:29	#43
smudgie Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,307 Liked: 498 times Rep Power: 6449	Re: Milton Keynes Dons Match Thread (H) Well my 2nd match of the season and it was very similar to my first , we look pretty good going forward. As others have said, really impressed with Bishop and Charles, they run themselves into the ground. Bishop's goal = Perfect poachers finish, which is a good attribute to have for sure. With Clarke on one side and Pritchard on the other we look very dangerous indeed in the attacking third of the pitch. Will be rather interesting to see what Coleman does when mr boy wonder himself is back from suspension, no doubt he will be straight back into the XI. ............ However contrast that to the defending which for me needs major surgery if we are to stop conceding goals, simple. I actually think Evitimov is a good shot stopper, excellent handling and distribution however his decision making simply isn't up to it at the moment. Im no goalkeeping coach but I think Tony Warner has a big job on his hands to coach that element into Dimi, I just hope he does because there's certainly potential there. As for the rest of the back 4 we actually look like a hot knife through butter. Johnson is obviously pretty solid but Hughes for me either wasn't fit or has lost that half a yard. Not sure his constant rollocking of Dimi and Angel was worth it, he needs to look at his own performance before giving others both barrels. Sykes again looks decent but was very lucky to get away with another mistake close to full time, can't say im blown away with the performance of Angel at LB either. Will be interesting to see who plays against Fleetwood on Tuesday night in the paint pot, assuming the likes of Edwards, Maguire, Bursik, Barclay, Rodgers etc will play 90 minutes so we certainly have alternatives! Must mention my favourite moments yesterday, I thought the minute silence was superbly respected by both sets of fans and also was wonderful to see some of our friends from Bury wearing their colours in the Clayton End. I cannot imagine what they are going through at the moment, I just hope they can re-group for next season and start a fresh.