Much the same observations as Saturday in terms of our style of play. We started well and scored a good goal (Ward again) from a quick incisive move. Donny then had a good patch. Given that they constantly exposed our wing back system (particularly on their left, so I felt a bit sorry for Essien) and Cully did nothing about it, I can only suppose he was determined to try it out. The right back trialist in the second half and consequent change of formation made us more secure. Jake L in goal in the second half was excellent in his distribution and composure (and made a couple of first-class saves). What I liked was that the ball was not just going wide every time when building from the back which is what happens so often, but players in the middle were making themselves available. Again, we had plenty of movement. Gyasi looked lively when he came on for 30 mins. I certainly think we are going to enjoy watching this team and its brand of football. The players are hard-working as well as trying to play the game in the right way. UTP.
PS I started think during the second half (dangerous, I know) how many of those players whose loss we bemoaned at the end of last season (rightly, in many ways) would have been comfortable playing in this system. Answers on a postcard, please.........
