Worried we are using our get out jail cards cards early.
Can tell players are getting used to each other. We have little spells where we play some great stuff, but spells where we just appear to be chasing shadows, not winning the ball abs getting no way near the 2nd ball.
For me Pett was man of the match by some distance. And I don’t think Freck played badly. But we don’t seem to have enough bite in the middle of the park, or win enough 2nd balls, not because their not performing but because those 2 aren’t that type of midfielder. Chapman doesn’t look to be either. Think we can only afford 1 of those 3 in a 2 man central midfield or 2 of them in a 3. Really think we need Bostwick in there or hope O’Connor can do that role once fully fit. Although got to be said Bostwick had his poorest 45 in a City shirt first half.
2nd to Pett I would say Smith did well and looked very composed which is reassuring with Vickers out. And McCartan made a real positive difference.
Based on the season so far I’d have Green (up front), Pett, Bostwick (in midfield), Eardley and Wharton in and work rest round that - feels like rest of the squad haven’t been poor but could all either up it or they have a point to prove.
Edit - would probably have McCartan in to.
Can tell players are getting used to each other. We have little spells where we play some great stuff, but spells where we just appear to be chasing shadows, not winning the ball abs getting no way near the 2nd ball.
For me Pett was man of the match by some distance. And I don’t think Freck played badly. But we don’t seem to have enough bite in the middle of the park, or win enough 2nd balls, not because their not performing but because those 2 aren’t that type of midfielder. Chapman doesn’t look to be either. Think we can only afford 1 of those 3 in a 2 man central midfield or 2 of them in a 3. Really think we need Bostwick in there or hope O’Connor can do that role once fully fit. Although got to be said Bostwick had his poorest 45 in a City shirt first half.
2nd to Pett I would say Smith did well and looked very composed which is reassuring with Vickers out. And McCartan made a real positive difference.
Based on the season so far I’d have Green (up front), Pett, Bostwick (in midfield), Eardley and Wharton in and work rest round that - feels like rest of the squad haven’t been poor but could all either up it or they have a point to prove.
Edit - would probably have McCartan in to.