⚽ Match Thread vs. Newport County 24.10.23 [EFL L2]

[jackal2]

Junior Morias definitely put a shift in, but I think he’d prefer to be playing the Macca role than the McGoldrick one. I don’t think dropping deep and bringing others into the game or running toward goal from deep is his natural game, but I’m delighted he’s finally made his full debut for us.

Funny that, I thought the opposite. Junior to me looks precisely like a supporting striker rather than someone you would rely on as your 'main man' for goals. I thought he complemented Macauley really well in Didzy's absence, hence why Langstaff had a good game. Junior's work rate is excellent and I thought he actually did well dropping deeper, picking up the ball and running at players. He looks to me like one of those players who doesn't necessarily stand out individually, but who makes those around him really tick. I liked what I saw and the way he was deployed.

[nw6pie]

Funny that, I thought the opposite. Junior to me looks precisely like a supporting striker rather than someone you would rely on as your 'main man' for goals. I thought he complemented Macauley really well in Didzy's absence, hence why Langstaff had a good game. Junior's work rate is excellent and I thought he actually did well dropping deeper, picking up the ball and running at players. He looks to me like one of those players who doesn't necessarily stand out individually, but who makes those around him really tick. I liked what I saw and the way he was deployed.

It seemed to me that most of LW’s coaching advice was to Junior (followed by Lewis Macari), telling him when to come deep for the ball. I’m just glad he’s finally getting some minutes on the pitch, though, as we’re going to need him over the next few months.

As for Macca, I’d say Jodi Jones was the main reason he had a good game - I think even the penalty appeal came from a JJ pass.