Team for Rotherham

[Addison]

First half observations

Bright start, good goal from One. Has dropped off a lot since then. Not much evidence our high press we saw at York. Higher standard of opposition. Maybe second half eleven with COH and Brooks will improve the speed of play but its all very pedestrian. Again we looked exposed to the counter. Evidence so far suggests we need a Souza style replacement in the middle. One, Marsh and Ukaki the stand outs first half. Davies distribution hasn't improved. Not sure why a tall centre back in Dovy is being wasted at RB.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

You'd have to think this is the last game of 45 minute sides as it's only 3 weeks until real football is back

 

[Blade58]

Let’s hope the defence stay strong this second half or it could be a cricket score for Millers

 

[North Riding Blade]

Let’s hope the defence stay strong this second half or it could be a cricket score for Millers

That's the spirit. Are our whingers on pre-season too?

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

What a ball from Cáceres

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Campbell's goals per minute for us is truly impressive

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

Campbell's goals per minute for us is truly impressive

His turn of pass to get in behind the defence is as well

 

[Down the Channels]

Campbell's goals per minute for us is truly impressive

1 in 3 games is good for any level. I think his goals per chances with us is even more impressive.

 

[MartBlade]

Who is the co-commentator? He’s absolutely doing my head in cos he literally never stops talking. We’re getting no commentary and he is just a dirge in the background after a while.
On the plus side I’m impressed with a lot of what the team are doing.

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

Brookes, One and Campbell are a frightening front 3

 

[Blade58]

Anyone know if Barry is there?

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

Right on cue, 3 0

 

[Nick Jansky]

Who is the co-commentator? He’s absolutely doing my head in cos he literally never stops talking. We’re getting no commentary and he is just a dirge in the background after a while.

Danny Hall

 

[Frank the tank]

Can see brooks doing well in this system
Presses really well and that role seems to suit him

 

[Suomi_Blade]

What a ball from Cáceres

Is he having a good half so far?

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

 

[MartBlade]

First half observations

Bright start, good goal from One. Has dropped off a lot since then. Not much evidence our high press we saw at York. Higher standard of opposition. Maybe second half eleven with COH and Brooks will improve the speed of play but its all very pedestrian. Again we looked exposed to the counter. Evidence so far suggests we need a Souza style replacement in the middle. One, Marsh and Ukaki the stand outs first half. Davies distribution hasn't improved. Not sure why a tall centre back in Dovy is being wasted at RB.

Yep - thought Ukaki looked a good prospect and worked really hard. One has the potential to be fantastic if he can learn when to cross rather than shoot. Marsh looks another really tidy player from our Academy. Very encouraging.

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

Is he having a good half so far?

Not had much of the ball, played a couple of tidy passes

 

[Berkshire Blade]

1 in 3 games is good for any level. I think his goals per chances with us is even more impressive.

He only played 60 minutes when he did play too unlike most top strikers who will regularly play 90

 

[AWetFlannel]

Is he having a good half so far?

Yeah, much better than he did against York imo. Still not sure exactly what position he'd best suit.

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

 

[SufcBilly]

If nobody has an objections I’ll be booking the parade bus

 

[b1ade4life]

I know it's only pre season
......but I'm slightly erect

 

[Nick Jansky]

Yeah, much better than he did against York imo. Still not sure exactly what position he'd best suit.

Clever through ball for Campbell’s goal.

 

[Alex Cheeseright]

I get the quality of opposition isn't Championship but we look a lot quicker than last season already. I like the intensity style rather than the tortoise style. Signs of a good season are there. Bringing in Seles might work. Overall very encouraging

 

[Tony_Kaufman]

O'Hare linked up with Cannon for Campbell's goal against York, now they've linked up together again for O'Hare's goal.

Cannon, O'Hare, Campbell and Brooks could be a potentially lethal four and that leaves nowhere for Hamer. I like Hamer but O'Hare seems to form partnerships and understandings with other individuals more than Hamer does.

 

[Ranmoorblade]

 

[robbiez666]

Another decent run out. Rotherham were well off it, in fairness, but you can only play what's in front of you.

Second half was much better than the first, especially in terms of attacking intent.

Bindon is giving me Cooper calmness vibes.

Brooks is looking really good. He's formed a good partnership with Femi.

O'Hare is all over the pitch. Much better when he's further forward than deeper.

The attacking players are working well together.

 

[Nick Jansky]

Far, far too early to make any sort of judgement yet. But there are signs that with the coaching and development I expect them to get under this regime Caceres and Ukaki can step up during the coming season.

 

[robbiez666]

Is he having a good half so far?

The game just passes him by largely. Great pass for the goal but very little else. He needs a loan down the leagues and see if he can get some structure in his game. Maybe even non-legue.