I went yesterday, and apart from the games i've seen on TV, it's the first time i've seen us play live this season. Couple of things i noticed:
- Can see why Quinn gets critiscised and praised by fans, works very hard to win the ball, but when he does, passes it without looking and either into a space where no-one is or to the opposition. Needs to calm down a bit
-Harper - Good distribution, but either can't or won't tackle. First Half yesterday, would just sort of shadow the player and stick a foot out rather than a proper tackle! Improved slightly after the break, and the two shots he had, post and goal, were more of what we need to see from him.
Monty - Needs to play every week, is getting better for me, and there's no-one else in the squad that can do what he does.
Ward - As the song sung by our lot yesterday went, we could do with 11 Jamie Wards! He works his socks off, gets in good positions and is not scared to run at defenders. Best signing since Beattie.
Cresswell - Felt sorry for him yesterday, looked like he really wasn't used to playing the lone role, looked a bit lost. If were are to continue to play this system, it's not worth signing him.
Thought the back four were pretty solid. Kallio looked a bit shaky at left back, and couldn't take a throw-in for toffee, but it's it's his first game and has been stuck in the reserves at Fulham, so may take a couple of games for him to get up to speed.
Overall, we looked so disorganised in midfield. We were second to every loose ball, despite having three central midfielders, and could not string 3 passes together.
Not sure of the root of the problem, but i'm sure someone will tell me
Saving grace - 3 Wins on the bounce - Bring on Forest!
