Echo that about Zac, what a debut! Fearless! I hope DA shows the Zac clips to everyone as an example of commitment.
On another point, I do have to blame DA for the tactics. Only in the last 5 minutes did we apply any pressure on the Bolton defence. Virtually the whole game consisted of safe, sideways passing in our own third of the pitch. I understand the tactical theory of playing out from the back and I accept its premise. However, it only really works if: a) the players are up to the task b) there is movement to create the angles for passing OUT of defence (1st team players should watch the youth team do this!) and c) there is variety I.e. a lack of predictability. Unfortunately, the current lot fail on all 3 counts.
Rather than being pulled out of position, Bolton were allowed to stand and watch in happy bemusement as the Alex continued to pass sideways in front of their forwards. This was happening until about 85 minutes of the game. We when then went long ball, which is when we put them under pressure. This is NOT an argument for adopting a long ball approach! Bolton were not expecting it and so didn't set up to face it, that's all I.e. variety is the spice of life.
So, what now? Well, we have revert to having an attacking frame of mind. We cannot defend. We spend too much time in our own half to be a goal threat. Packing the penalty area for corners has never worked so we need a player or two on the halfway line and we have to look to move the ball quickly, even if sometimes that means kicking it further than 10 yards!
We could start at the Gillingham game as they probably already 'know' how we are going to play against them.