Match thread V Blackpool
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In my book it was the most positive performance for a long time .Blackpool had almost all the meaningful possession. But we stole the game .Oliver had the reputation at the cobblers for creating chances and winning the ball .Graham has had better games this season but that is probably a good thing as this attack has more possibilities than it showed today.Bonham had his best game for a while .I can't help feeling that the injury and young Walsh's performance might have made a bit of a difference. After all we can probably assume that he only has 40ish more games on his contract and unlike outfield players once you lose that number one shirt it is often for a long time.There is no doubt that a confident keeper will help the young centre backs.
Very good assessment.
I noticed it a lot last year where there are a lot of teams who try to pass the ball a lot but lack any real bite. Evans is smart enough not to get into that game and sets the team up properly to steal the ball back when the opposition get bored of passing it sideways. After that it's a case of having the players to move the ball quickly forward to attack them. Once the attack breaks down then get organised again and repeat the process ad infinitum.
Great work SE and team.
I noticed it a lot last year where there are a lot of teams who try to pass the ball a lot but lack any real bite. Evans is smart enough not to get into that game and sets the team up properly to steal the ball back when the opposition get bored of passing it sideways. After that it's a case of having the players to move the ball quickly forward to attack them. Once the attack breaks down then get organised again and repeat the process ad infinitum.
Great work SE and team.
Is there a possibility that Evans could have told Bonham that if he needed another keeper he would bring in a number one not a reserve?I would guess that Evans is not afraid of using mind games to get performances. Bonham is certainly someone we need on top form this season especially now there is a injury crisis in midfield. Seriously denting the budget.
Pleased to read all the reviews/assessments/comments from today. Keep them coming. Couldn’t watch due to hosting company, however I had the audio on and dived out to the kitchen periodically to check up on progress.
Just popped on Bristol rovers forum for a look - well worth it if anyone has a spare 10 minutes! Apparently they’ve only won twice since xmas. Hanlon works hard, should improve, but his first touch can be wayward.......... and they’re rock bottom.
Just a word on Peter Parka, whilst he can be a little dour and does big the opposition up too much, I like listening to him. There is something strangely comforting about his dulcet tones. He must’ve been co-commentating for over 20 years now.
UTG
Just popped on Bristol rovers forum for a look - well worth it if anyone has a spare 10 minutes! Apparently they’ve only won twice since xmas. Hanlon works hard, should improve, but his first touch can be wayward.......... and they’re rock bottom.
Just a word on Peter Parka, whilst he can be a little dour and does big the opposition up too much, I like listening to him. There is something strangely comforting about his dulcet tones. He must’ve been co-commentating for over 20 years now.
UTG
We were comfortable. Blackpool played some nice stuff and had all the % but as others have said offered very little going forward. Graham, Oliver and Samuel showed some lovely link up play, especially in the first half but personally thought Graham was a little bit wasted on the left hand side though. Having to cut back onto his right or deliver crosses with his left that weren't as effective as when he's playing from the right. Oliver is a real handful and would like to see us maybe try him and Samuel upfront as a pair with Coyle and Graham on the left and right respectively at some point.
Samuel showed exactly what we've been missing. Poacher's instinct for his first and a clinical precise finish for his second. I like the fact that as soon as he got the ball he only had one thing in his mind and headed directly at goal. Looks like he could be one of the top strikers in the division already. Robertson and Eccles looked very good in the middle, especially considering their ages. Energetic, combative, snapping at heels. Robertson's naivety means he tends to overplay a little bit at times but that will come with experience. Medley was a strong physical presence at the back, one concern is he looks a little shaky on the ball at times, while the other 3 all had typically good games. Would have liked to have seen a bit more of Mellis who I think let the game pass him by and was outclassed by the two youngsters alongside him.
Samuel showed exactly what we've been missing. Poacher's instinct for his first and a clinical precise finish for his second. I like the fact that as soon as he got the ball he only had one thing in his mind and headed directly at goal. Looks like he could be one of the top strikers in the division already. Robertson and Eccles looked very good in the middle, especially considering their ages. Energetic, combative, snapping at heels. Robertson's naivety means he tends to overplay a little bit at times but that will come with experience. Medley was a strong physical presence at the back, one concern is he looks a little shaky on the ball at times, while the other 3 all had typically good games. Would have liked to have seen a bit more of Mellis who I think let the game pass him by and was outclassed by the two youngsters alongside him.
Madrid-Gill - thanks for the comment about the time line, I watched the whole game about 90 seconds behind the real thing. Fist I knew was when ChippyGill rang up giving 2.0 to the Gillingham, about 90 seconds later I see us score. Secondly, the wife comes in and say "I see we won 2-0", I was still watching the game "live". F****** technology, at least I will know about in next time 
We all know he is Gills through and through but today I honestly had enough of the negativity of the age of the team, inexperience and lack of quality is how it came across to me. I transferred over to the Blackpool commentary expecting the worst but found them to be complementary of how we played even complementing Akinde before he even came on the pitch.
i am not asking for a biased view on us but some positives would be nice
i am not asking for a biased view on us but some positives would be nice
