From today I would think Shacks will end up as cb backup

when Bertrand/Drury are fit. Thought he did okay tbh given that he was out of position - but certainly, even with the odd moment of madness, thought that Stef and Kennedy looked more composed than we've had in that pairing for a while. And they seemed to actually listen to Marshall which can only be a good thing.
Liked hoolahan and thought that clingan going off seemed to take away the midfield domination we'd enjoyed. I think I would have brought Russell on as striker initially then dropped him back for a later-arriving Koroma - who just seemed too unfinished for me.
Enjoyed Lupoli's flair, think that Cureton isn't going to score too many this season so the striker issue still needs resolving.
Overall though thought there wasn't much wrong with what we were doing - certainly more encouraging than this time last year - but hope that I'll never see that referee again. Except when he's in the high court answering charges.

Posted By: camcan, Aug 9, 20:31:48