by SCIAG »
29 Jul 2017 20:23
Dreadful first half in which we looked completely flat and Mannone looked a shadow of AAH. Thought Jon Dadi looked OK but he didn't get any chances. Gunter clear MOTM that half, one utterly incredible run to get on the end of a long pass from Evans and just keep it on, playing a first-time cross that Swift should have scored from.
Second half much better.
CountryRoyal Thanks for the write up, how did Smith and Loader look compared with the grown ups?
Smith is an adult, turning 20 this season (so he's he same age Long was when we were relegated). Not perfect by any means but bright and dynamic and a good passer for a striker. Probably still too one-footed, needs to get more confident striking with his right.
Loader didn't play for very long. One great run which tbqh was probably the best thing I've seen him do, although I think the defence should have done better.
Richards played 45 minutes at left back. Lost control of the ball at a crucial time when I think he wasn't expecting Smith to pass to him, but otherwise did well, very keen on the overlap and covered well.
Rimonhota was the other youngster who got a decent amount of time. Again, not enough to say very much but of the four I think he was least impressive. Our closest thing to Williams right now but not nearly as good.