Originally Posted by maccawozzagod (Post 887727)

Two players who I thought deserve special mention for yesterday are Jacobson and Joyce.

Jacobson had his best game yet that I have seen, including his first spell with the club. And Joyce as well proved what a valuable member of the squad he is. I personally would put Joyce on every teamsheet as he is one of those players who just quietly gets on with doing his job and seems to be involved with every part of the game, offensively and defensively.

Originally Posted by shakermaker (Post 887809)

It really was a dire game of football, but on reflection of the past few games, I am so impressed with the character that our team is beginning to show. Our players are now much more determined than earlier in the season; we'll keep going and keep trying to make chances, even when we go through spells of not being able to string two passes together. You need that blind resilience to get results when you aren't playing to your best.

I thought Jacobson, Cisak and Procter each had a really good game. I am concerned about Jimmy Ryan however. Perhaps I'm being harsh but he doesn't seem to be playing well at all lately. Would prefer to see McConville start the next game. Go on, snigger, but we looked much better when Sean took to the field yesterday. We need a lad playing facing goal in our system and we don't have that when Ryan, Craney & Barnett start in the attaching three. I think either McConville or Putterill has to take one of those places to give us more of a threat to the opposition's goal. But what do I know. :)

Originally Posted by football19 (Post 887854)

I have to disagree shakermaker,You can play Ryan anywhere in midfield and you will get a performance out of him,he sets the tempo of the game with his energy and to rest/drop him would be suicidal.
The problem he has at the moment is the front midfield 3 of craney,charlie and himself is that Craney is still getting match fit therefore they are more rigid than interchanging(were fitness is key)'
Therefore hes getting pushed out on the wide areas and getting bogged down.
I will more of the team would show the desire he has,then we would be top of the league !!!!!!!

Originally Posted by shakermaker (Post 887860)

I believe that playing McConville in his slot would be more beneficial to the team at this point in time.

Originally Posted by Redraine (Post 887872)

Unbelievable, barmy argument. For the last three WINNING matches McConville has been on the bench, which has gladdened my heart. If that had been the case for much of the earlier part of the season I am convinced we would now be comfortably in the play-off places. How you can seriously consider dropping Jimmy, the heart of our team, for Sean is beyond my comprehension.