We may not have had the most possession but boy did we use it well. Considering this is a brand new team of younger players it is a really promising start. Early days and there will be harder games but couldn’t ask for a better opening performance from the whole team.
Palmer 8 - quiet first half and poor opening kick, but three great saves in the second half, and a brilliant double save.
Eyoma - 7.5 grew into the game. Some good solid defending allied to some good support play down the right.
Jackson - 8.5 - My MoM. Solid as a rock. Never panicked or got flustered. Cleared everything, and scored.
Montsma 7 - clumsy and unnecessary challenge towards the end when the striker wasn’t in a threatening position, and needs to cut out (or improve) the Hollywood balls but, other than that, was excellent & much more to come.
Roughan - 8 - 17years old? someone’s doctored his birth certificate
. After the initial couple of strong challenges (which may have been deliberate
defended better really well, but it was his forward play that was seriously impressive for a young lad. Played some beautiful crosses into the box first half.
Jones - 8.5 - great energy and coverage, with some quality defending and a couple of great shots (going to score two or three distance screamers during the season) not to mention the FK for Jackson’s goal.
Grant - 8 - pretty average really (ha ha) - played some lovely controlled passes and held the middle together well. Could be a big season for Jorge.
McGrandles - 7.5 - again, great energy & coverage. Excellent debut for us.
Anderson 7.5 - Duracell bunny, never gave up and lovely cross for Scully’s goal. Great lung-busting run at the end.
Hopper - 7 - led the line really well. Closed down the opposition. Be great when he gets off the mark in the league.
Scully - 7.5 - the little terrier. Great control, great work rate and took his goal superbly.