Fair result in the end. Credit to both teams for producing a watchable game in incredibly bad conditions.
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Fair result in the end. Credit to both teams for producing a watchable game in incredibly bad conditions.
Despite the monsoon conditions, I thought we played well. The young lads tried to pass the ball about on the rain soaked surface, some times coming up short, but at least they didn't resort to hump it up the field and hope. We had twenty shots on goal and had Johnstone not been on top of his game we should have won.
Vitinha had a superb game and will certainly be worth signing for next season along with Ait Nouri who continues to impress. Otasowie after a shaky start grew into the game and will be a real asset in the future. Young Silva appears to be learning so well and some of his running and link up play with Vitinha looks exciting. I thought Gibbs White had a short but impressive cameo and is another we must keep and develop. With Hoever in the wings, and Kilman, we have six impressive young players to build for the future.
Having watched the u23s quite a few times live and on TV. look out for Nigel Lonwijk, CB, Christian Marques, CB, Lewis Richards, Defender, and Theo Corbeano, Winger/Striker.
Hey up Abbo. :)
This was a good point for you wasn't it, as these 'derbies' can often go anywhere regardless of form etc.
Its a shame for West Brom, as they seem down now.
Acido it was a good point after recent performances, but we made enough chances to have won it. The weather conditions at times made it a lottery with the ball on occasions getting held up in the surface water, while at other times skidding along on the turf.
As I said, the youngsters did well in a pressure game in difficult conditions. Four u21s started the game and Neves is still only 23.
Good luck in the playoffs, you may be visiting Molineux next season.
Err tahh very much, but that subject is for another thread altogether innit. :P
Yes I did hear the conditions were absolutely awful for the Baggies match, and it then becomes a bit of a lottery. Thats the last thing you want in one of your most popular matches. :s