One game and you all retreat into fairyland, I’m all for positivity but it simply has not been good enough. We’ll see Tuesday night whether we are actually starting to improve,
Of course it does - it is football - it has to be conditional.
However, Saturday showed a lot more than one good result, it demonstrated the potential of the team and in particular individual players who were allowed (instructed?) to play with a freedom we have not seen this season. The midfield driving forward, a positive, attacking mentality and moving the ball quickly and taking players on.
The key players on Saturday, Willock, Panuche, Sesay and Lewis all drove forward at every opportunity, rather than the slow plod and the constant checking back we have seen this season. The result was far better quality balls into the middle, faster, more direct attacks and more wing play which terrorised their defence.
It gave us a glimpse at how good our players really are, they question is, can they repeat it consistently.
Of course it does - it is football - it has to be conditional.
However, Saturday showed a lot more than one good result, it demonstrated the potential of the team and in particular individual players who were allowed (instructed?) to play with a freedom we have not seen this season. The midfield driving forward, a positive, attacking mentality and moving the ball quickly and taking players on.
The key players on Saturday, Willock, Panuche, Sesay and Lewis all drove forward at every opportunity, rather than the slow plod and the constant checking back we have seen this season. The result was far better quality balls into the middle, faster, more direct attacks and more wing play which terrorised their defence.
It gave us a glimpse at how good our players really are, they question is, can they repeat it consistently.
GABRIELLE CIOFFI'S RED ARMY!
The game was indeed played with a lot more intensity than I had seen for ages with players getting forward and actually shooting from distance.
It’s no coincidence this has happened since the arrival of Craig Brewster.
Could you provide me with some evidence that the change is due to Craig arriving. As I am sure if we lose on Tuesday you will blame Cioffe not Craig...
The style has definitely changed in the last two games, more about tempo, pressing & early delivery, rather than the slow deliberate build up we were used to... with the energetic & dynamic Willock & Grego-Cox favoured over the more deliberate measured mode of Payne, Morais etc.
I dunno how much of it is down to Brewster... or to what degree Gaby is involved...? but it is always a sensible option to play to the strengths of the players... shame it took a while to realise it...!
Could you provide me with some evidence that the change is due to Craig arriving. As I am sure if we lose on Tuesday you will blame Cioffe not Craig...
Think Willock is a major addition to the team. Very confident positive player who shoots if possible. ..Not sure he was fully match fit on arrival but I am sure he will play a major part in rejuvenating some confidence in Mr Cioffe.
Think Willock is a major addition to the team. Very confident positive player who shoots if possible. ..Not sure he was fully match fit on arrival but I am sure he will play a major part in rejuvenating some confidence in Mr Cioffe.
I'm sure Mr CIOFFI could be even more confident, maybe it's a help having Craig Brooster with him and Ollie Parma back scoring
Think Willock is a major addition to the team. Very confident positive player who shoots if possible. ..Not sure he was fully match fit on arrival but I am sure he will play a major part in rejuvenating some confidence in Mr Cioffe.
Yes, I really like the look of him, I think we should enjoy watching him while it lasts, this kid looks like he can play at a higher level.
Think Willock is a major addition to the team. Very confident positive player who shoots if possible. ..Not sure he was fully match fit on arrival but I am sure he will play a major part in rejuvenating some confidence in Mr Cioffe.
Yes, I really like the look of him, I think we should enjoy watching him while it lasts, this kid looks like he can play at a higher level.
Definitely, another player who looks way beyond this level like Karlan Grant. It’s great the club are getting these players.