Just back from the game,and feeling very positive !!. Acci controlled large parts of the game,playing it out from the back and working there way up the field on numerous occasions.
Dont forget,out of the goalie and back four,only deano was left from last year!,and to come away with a clean sheet,shows how well they defended.
It was always going to be tough against Akinfendi ( who attacks the man before the ball),and robinson,whos one of the best wide men in the league.
Our keeper soon realised that you have to come and claim the ball,and after 20 mins settled down to have a solid game.
Long was my M.O.M , and the other defenders were prepared to go in were it hurts.
Joycy had a great game,but proccy looked like he needs another couple of games to get upto speed.
Of the midfield 3 ,thought linfield and charlie did a lot of graft and were willing to get forward,were Craney seemed to drift in and out of the game,probably conserving his energy!!
It was a wide awaking for Gutherie,who must hold the ball up more and not switch off.(his lack of pace is a bit of a worry tho).
On the whole a good gritty performance,my only worry is the bench looked a bit light,and early season you need to make subs and we didnt ( they made 3).
Coley looks to have the makings of another good team ( funny seeing a back five of young six foot plus players lol
