Very good result last night in shocking conditions.
Very comfortable all round as we should expect from this bunch.....
My only grumble was that in the first half 3 or 4 of the lads seemed to think the game was going to be a walk in the park. Far too many players trying to do it themselves. Once they started to get it down and play 2 or 3 touch they looked excellent and really could have had double figures.
Perryman in goal was never needed but, the goal was poor and his kicking from hand and ground really needs working on. As the boys go further in the competition i fear this could be a weak spot in the team. I watched young Warhurst in goal against Forest last weekend and he was fantastic. A first year scholar, but a cracking lad.
The back four of Semple, Graham, Charlesworth and Cantrill were solid as a rock. Winning headers, stong in the tackle and generally were far too much for the Halifax attack. At some points they seemed to know what runs the attackers were going to make before the attackers even made them.
This back four then made it easy for the midfield and forwards to fill their boots........ and enjoy their football.
Slater, Gilmoor, Mallon, Smith were sharp and kept the game going at a good tempo. Slater bursting forward and winning tackles, Gilmoor ticking the game along and linking play with the attack. Smith was like a whippet getting in behind his marker and scoring a lovely goal. Mallon looks quality, floats over the ground with great feet, he excites.... but he needs to learn when enough is enough and release the ball. a very frustrating player to play with i imagine but he is quality.
Hallam and Burton linked play up very well and were a threat throughout. Great runs all along the front line, turning defenders and creating a very uncomfortable evening for the Halifax back line, and Hallam didn't score!!
In my opinion Charlesworth was excellent at right back to be honest. He won every header and dominated his winger, who was probs their best threat in attack.
I wont swear but it was ffffff freezing !!! Just thought i would put that in.
Really enjoyed it though.
