Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:03 pm
Foxy and Dann were also in the crowd.
Solid at the back, even when the youngsters came on later on (Smith and particularly Sansara both good, Taundry looked solid), and nice to see Boertein back and playing well. Ishy had one of the best games I've ever seen him play, up front and on the wing, and he certainly looked better than Zaaboub when he switched out there - but Zaaboub does deliver a mean dead ball. Central midfield again looked great, and Reich looked very classy when he came on - pretty much ran the centre of the park. Nicholls looks better and better, and was really effective all game, whilst I like Ibehre the more I see him - big, strong and a handful for defences - I hope he can get his radar lined up. Troy had one disallowed and then scored a really good goal - and really pleased for the lad because he played well in the time he was on. Didn't see too much of Ayre and Chadwick to convince me - but others will have seen more and it seems we have people at the club who can spot what we need, so if they sign, they will deserve to do so. All in all a really good, fluid performance - good, passing, attacking football, but also sound in defence for the most part.
On this showing, we have a good squad with depth and some really fine young players, and we should do well this season. We'll surprise a few this season, and do so playing really good football. The only worry now is the severity of Clayton's injury, and whether Ricketts will be fit to play a part on Saturday. Otherwise we look good and I'm quietly confident.