Re: Nice and early Port Vale match thread.......
Plenty of positives from yesterday, although after a dire first half when we couldn't keep hold of the ball I had to apologise to Harwood Red for my immoderate language. Toto had the best game that I have seen him play, which hopefully will give him confidence, though I think he was harshly treated by the ref. Liddle also impressed in a steady back four, and we found some cohesion and spirit in attack in the second half. I like Devitt a lot as he attacks aggressively and produces some great crosses, but should have broken the net with that chance early in the second half. Valarian and I were questioning the line-up before the start, wondering why Smith and Hatfield were on the bench. Hatfield looked sharp to me on his first spell at the club and after such a superb finish for his goal, surely he has to start the next game? Negatives? What is it with Stanley and goalkeepers, and there are 2 in the starting line up who for me, are not good enough. One who gives his all, but to little effect, and the other who seems to get picked solely for his physical presence alone. Surely we can find better.
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