Cambridge

[AstonAlex]

I had to leave after an hour, just as Dale was coming on, so can only accurately comment on what I saw, but felt that our experienced players let the youngsters down. Lancashire was turned far too easily for the opening goal and Green’s lunge that got him sent off was either naive or reckless.... or somewhere in between and looked like a stonewall red from the stand. Porter was pretty anonymous in the first half and Powell didn’t really contribute much either. I thought these players were there to supplement and guide our young players. Green generally does, and Nolan and Porter are generally reliable, but yesterday they were disappointing. Must agree that Carruthers scored more for artistic impression than technical merit during the match, going down faster than a cheap hooker in Cobridge - how long before this comment is removed!!

One positive to end on. I watched the highlights and was impressed with Anene’s cute finish - not what one might expect from a big man and gives further hope for the future.

[jimmyboldon]

I am a fan of Porter, but yes he was disappointing yesterday. Best kick he had all day was the water bottle as he was substituted. Thought Annene did more in 25? Mins that Porter all game.