Disappointing to draw, but….

[Prando]

I thought all players had an acceptable game, particularly 2nd half.
Mowatt surprised me, as did Grady. The latter took a while to settle in and maybe was ‘knocked off the ball’ too easily. However, he was prepared to take players on and continually threatened.
Similarly Sarmiento was creative and again looked dangerous.
Philips did his job and Molumby showed spirit as ever.
A clean sheet (thanks to Palmer’s penalty save) reflected a decent defensive performance, so no real complaints other than wishing Bartley would keep his arms down ! To be fair to him, he showed some bottle dealing with his blood (nose ?)
AJ looked keen to take the ball forward and started a number of attacks and Pieters was solid.
Asante held his end up well, given their six foot six+ Centre half sitting on him throughout the game. He will be disappointed with his missed header.
All in all, we left the ground a lot happier than the result may have suggested.

PS Interesting that Townsend got the Captaincy ?

[baggieal]

I thought all players had an acceptable game, particularly 2nd half.
Mowatt surprised me, as did Grady. The latter took a while to settle in and maybe was ‘knocked off the ball’ too easily. However, he was prepared to take players on and continually threatened.
Similarly Sarmiento was creative and again looked dangerous.
Philips did his job and Molumby showed spirit as ever.
A clean sheet (thanks to Palmer’s penalty save) reflected a decent defensive performance, so no real complaints other than wishing Bartley would keep his arms down ! To be fair to him, he showed some bottle dealing with his blood (nose ?)
AJ looked keen to take the ball forward and started a number of attacks and Pieters was solid.
Asante held his end up well, given their six foot six+ Centre half sitting on him throughout the game. He will be disappointed with his missed header.
All in all, we left the ground a lot happier than the result may have suggested.

PS Interesting that Townsend got the Captaincy ?

Good points Prando. Thought Mowatt was good on the ball and Grady played well. Saramiento was ok but needs to release the ball quicker at times. Such a shame Maja out as for me Asante is not a lone striker and too small for crosses in the box - don’t get me wrong I love the guy but not an out and out goal scorer which is what we need.

[soulman101]

Our 4year Logan's Ist match and he loved it , he wants a drum.

[baggieal]

Our 4year Logan's Ist match and he loved it , he wants a drum.

You need to go drum shopping tomorrow Lloyd!

[Prando]

Interesting also to see how we defended corners once again with zonal marking. Their 6 foot + loads centre half had a free header the majority of times…albeit no shot resulting. So maybe zonal worked ?
However, when we were attacking via a corner, their tall defenders surrounded Bartley and AJ thereby restricting their threat.
In my amateur footballing days as a centre half, I would not let their centre forward get more than 6 inches away from me at corners !

[mickd1961]

You need to go drum shopping tomorrow Lloyd!

I hate drums at matches.

Really unfair on those sat in close proximity and especially people with hearing aids and hearing or anxiety problems.

I really hope you don’t do it Lloyd, I honestly find them really antisocial.

[phild]

I hate drums at matches.

Really unfair on those sat in close proximity and especially people with hearing aids and hearing or anxiety problems.

I really hope you don’t do it Lloyd, I honestly find them really antisocial.

Just imagine all them flippin football rattles back in the day what a racket they must have been. I wonder who thought they were a great idea for a football match?

[Prando]

“Back in the day” ?
I was disappointed when they were prohibited!
(I should have kept mine!,)

[baggieal]

I hate drums at matches.

Really unfair on those sat in close proximity and especially people with hearing aids and hearing or anxiety problems.

I really hope you don’t do it Lloyd, I honestly find them really antisocial.

Love drums Lloyd as it adds to the atmosphere and spirit. Only grumpy old f uckers more suited to dancing the Lambeth Walk will object!

Get the little lad a drum and will send you a PM of Mick’s seat number on his next match. Would love to see it 😂😂😂

[soulman101]

Love drums Lloyd as it adds to the atmosphere and spirit. Only grumpy old f uckers more suited to dancing the Lambeth Walk will object!

Get the little lad a drum and will send you a PM of Mick’s seat number on his next match. Would love to see it ������

Hi , he said to me if I get a drum you can bring your guitar .
He's made everyone around laugh all afternoon.