Much, much better. Much more energy. Moving the ball a lot quicker and being more positive. Great to see over 20 shots and while we are some way away from being a side who could challenge we looked much more competitive. We were noticeably getting the ball up the pitch quicker and putting balls into areas and not just passing to feet. Lots more movement and desire on show as well. We had an iffy patch in the second half but kept going in less than ideal conditions. One of the things I did notice that when the CBs or WBs were getting forward they weren't just doing what we used to do and create overlaps but they were cutting inside and pulling players around. Creating space for other players.
Foderingham - 7 - Made a very good save from an unmarked header which he did great to push it so far out. Thought he had a few iffy moments when he didn't take shots cleanly and that daft kick. Difficult conditions for a keeper though.
Stevens - 7.5 - Game of the season for me. Noticeably tired toward the end but was heavily involved with our attacking play first half, coming inside and creating space for other players. Much better and some good defensive work as well.
Davies - 6 - Idiotic overplaying near the end and was the weakest of our defenders. A couple of their chances came from him not doing better, but still a decent day.
Egan - 7.5 - He's had a poor season but much better today. Very solid and had his hands full. Had a couple of headers he should have done better with from corners.
Basham - 8 - Best defender today. Couple of iffy misjudgement in the weather but lots of energy and drive. Got forward and created space for others. Made some vital challenges at the back
Bogle - 7 - Got forward well and put a couple of good crosses in. His final decision and ball need to be better, at times, though. Did ok in defence but exposed a couple of time. One occasion near the end when their player had acres of space.
Hourihane - 7 - Much better today. He was further forward and having him and Norwood on the pitch gave us so many more options with angles of attack. Didn't have his striking boots on but put a couple of great set-pieces in.
Norwood - 7 - As above. A much better game and he was much more involved going forward. Great ball for our second.
Gibbs-White - 8 - Loses a point for overplaying a few times towards the end and that atrocious dive trying to get a penalty (which he was lucky not to get booked and sent off for). He clearly struggles defensively and was walking a tightrope a but put a shift in. Some great skill going forward and he was electric first half.
McGoldrick - 7 - Lots of movement and involved a lot but not everything came off. Put a shift in and was a bit clumsy tackling back but a lot of our chances involve his movement or intelligence on and off the ball.
Brewster - 6.5 - Took the goal well and put a shift in. He is learning the role (which is madness for someone coming through an EPL academy) Gets better with every game but still miles off where he should be as a striker in terms of movement and running
Subs
Sharp - 7.5 - Excellent when he came on and has the nouse Brewster lacks as a forward player, but sadly not the legs. We picked up again when he came on because he was an outlet all the time.
Berge - 7 - Impressed. Not showy but kept the ball moving and made a very good tracking run to put their player off a shot
Osborn - n/a
Hecky - 8 - Similar team to last game but an entirely different performance. So much more energy. Players pressing and showing desire to get to the ball first. We did lose it a bit second half and I'd have probably brought Osborn on earlier, but a good start.
Bristol City - Strong, physical and they have some talented players but seem to struggle to work as a unit. I was impressed with Massengo. Looked a right handful and really difficult to shake off. They'll likely finish in the top half but I can't see them threatening the top 2.
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