hertfordseasider
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No, not a thread about the result or the performance, not in a negative way, this is about the expectations of some of our supporters.
It wasn't a classic, it was pretty dull most of the time, but you have to realise that we aren't going to play 46 games and win every one, we are going to come up against teams like Exeter who had also won their last 2 games and were at home. If you think about that game we could have won it, we had the better chances and Grammy didn't have to make one save, not one!
They came out to press us back and not give us time on the ball which meant we didn't have the time on the ball we had in the last 2 games, but we also matched them and made it difficult for the. You have to give massive credit to the 3 at the back, apart from some woeful distribution, Marv is our best defender, he is a tackling and heading machine, he made some great blocks and tackles today. Hubby just works in a 3 and he never put a foot wrong, same with Casey who has matured into a real regular starter contender. Then you have Norburn in front of them and he was just outstanding today, my MOTM, he covered brilliantly, broke up play and drives the ball forward superbly. The 2 wing backs were also excellent, particularly defensively, I think CJ is going to make that his regular position and Lyons is quality, Gabriel will come back in but which one for?
I thought Carey and Morgan suffered the most from the high press today so they were never able to free up the 2 forwards which was frustrating. I like Carey but with Weir on the wings and Virtue breathing down his neck he could find himself on the bench soon.
It was also frustrating for Lav's and Beesley too, it just never really got to them and the one header Lavery got he should have done better. I thought Bees did fine, he was involved, held it up well and looked more of a player than Nombe, who looked average.
The 3 subs freshened us up and I thought Virtue looked really sharp, I'd like to see him get 90 minutes in a league game and Dale was busy and lively, not sure how much he will feature though. Kenny is okay but he is obviously the Norburn replacement if he gets injured he is only going to be on the bench at best this season but a handy sub to have.
With Joseph, Weir, Pennington, Trybull, Connolly and Gabriel not available our bench was pretty weak but they will all be available soon and I still think we need another addition or two, I wouldn't be unhappy if we snaffled Moxon on deadline day if we are going to lose Tryull and 2 or 3 others.
So all in all a decent point and we were never really in any danger and we will learn from playing against the high press. Looking forward to an Indian takeaway and a few drinks tonight.
Oh and special mention to all those who went, great turnout and magnificent support.
It wasn't a classic, it was pretty dull most of the time, but you have to realise that we aren't going to play 46 games and win every one, we are going to come up against teams like Exeter who had also won their last 2 games and were at home. If you think about that game we could have won it, we had the better chances and Grammy didn't have to make one save, not one!
They came out to press us back and not give us time on the ball which meant we didn't have the time on the ball we had in the last 2 games, but we also matched them and made it difficult for the. You have to give massive credit to the 3 at the back, apart from some woeful distribution, Marv is our best defender, he is a tackling and heading machine, he made some great blocks and tackles today. Hubby just works in a 3 and he never put a foot wrong, same with Casey who has matured into a real regular starter contender. Then you have Norburn in front of them and he was just outstanding today, my MOTM, he covered brilliantly, broke up play and drives the ball forward superbly. The 2 wing backs were also excellent, particularly defensively, I think CJ is going to make that his regular position and Lyons is quality, Gabriel will come back in but which one for?
I thought Carey and Morgan suffered the most from the high press today so they were never able to free up the 2 forwards which was frustrating. I like Carey but with Weir on the wings and Virtue breathing down his neck he could find himself on the bench soon.
It was also frustrating for Lav's and Beesley too, it just never really got to them and the one header Lavery got he should have done better. I thought Bees did fine, he was involved, held it up well and looked more of a player than Nombe, who looked average.
The 3 subs freshened us up and I thought Virtue looked really sharp, I'd like to see him get 90 minutes in a league game and Dale was busy and lively, not sure how much he will feature though. Kenny is okay but he is obviously the Norburn replacement if he gets injured he is only going to be on the bench at best this season but a handy sub to have.
With Joseph, Weir, Pennington, Trybull, Connolly and Gabriel not available our bench was pretty weak but they will all be available soon and I still think we need another addition or two, I wouldn't be unhappy if we snaffled Moxon on deadline day if we are going to lose Tryull and 2 or 3 others.
So all in all a decent point and we were never really in any danger and we will learn from playing against the high press. Looking forward to an Indian takeaway and a few drinks tonight.
Oh and special mention to all those who went, great turnout and magnificent support.
