That’s better Imps. More like the Lincoln of last season. I know it’s Bradford from L2 but you can only beat what’s in front of you and we haven’t been that impressive so far this season, especially the first half against Oxford on Saturday. Bradford have had a reasonably good start as well this year. Great to see Hopper back as well. I reckon we’ll see a different Imps performance at Cambridge - more like last season
Long - 7 - great first half save and excellent punch out under pressure, excellent coming off his line second half to intercept striker, good distribution, but lucky once or twice (bit slow on one clearance, but learnt from it second half with Row Z clearance) - has a calmness about him which is comforting. Oh, and a clean sheet
Poole - 7 - a fair bit of involvement, both defensively and offensively, throughout the game, both effectively.
Montsma - 7 - calm in possession. Needs to be a little more accurate with diagonal balls sometimes. Occasionally a little guilty of ball watching when the ball comes into his area but generally calm, solid & constructive.
Eyoma - 7 - Just about back to his peak fitness after a couple of games but calm and authoritative.
Bramall - 7.5 - constant threat down the left with some long and pacey runs from LB, to cause Bradford problems. Lovely cross for Hopper’s goal, unlucky with his strike ruled out for offside.
Bridcutt - 7.5 - usual Bridcutt performance of quality and leadership (with the odd rash challenge for a yellow card
)
Fiorini - 7.5 - really getting up to speed and starting to show his quality. Great control and some lovely passes.
Bishop - 8 - MoM - now becoming the quality box to box midfielder he is as his fitness improves. Deserved a goal with his one that hit the bar and his 30 yarder, but he will get a few this year.
Adelukan - 7 - warming to him. Still a bit careless with some passes (like Edun last season, maybe he tries too hard to anticipate where his team-mate will be instead of playing to feet, particularly when playing back to defence
) but some lovely first touches and brilliant goal. Think he’ll be a real asset this season, especially when fully fit (looked out of it after 70 mins).
Hopper - 7 - great to see him back. Really notice what he brings to the team when he is absent. Bravely taken goal.
Scully - 7.5 - Mr Duracell, all over the pitch, constantly looking to cause defence problems with his unpredictable runs. Well taken goal.
Sorensen - 6 - helped see the game out with some good midfield play.