I have waited until today to try and put a level headed comment on yesterday's debacle. I know it was the first game of the season and I have taken this into account. The midfield was nonexistent, and with the plan yesterday, we have no need for one. Hoof ball seemed to be the plan. We did not try to play out from the back, every time the keeper had the ball he over kicked it. Leesley had a mare of a game, playing in a position he is not used to. He was totally lost. The forwards ran round like headless chickens chasing high balls that Peter Crouch would struggle to get. I worry for the rest of the season unless tactics change. I will make a proper assessment after six games, as I am sure DN will. I am not privy to the playing budget, but I would think it is on par with last season. I hope PC has not increased the size of his squad to the detriment of quality, only time will tell.
On another note, what's happened to the bitter? I have my pre-match drink in the concourse bar under the East stand. I have two cans of Worthingtons, and so do my friends. We total seven of us on a normal match day. Yesterday the chiller had three types of lager, cider and non alcoholic drinks. I can understand this in the Townend due to the average age of the supporter. But us old buggers are bitter drinkers. I heard a couple of others also complaining about the lack of Bitter. So who ever does the ordering " bring back our bitter please "