I was pretty happy with everything on Saturday. Granted there is scope for improvement but thought we passed the ball very very well and looked capable of holding onto it. For those unable/willing to attend here is my take, for what its worth, on the new boys.
Purkiss, I've seen him compared to Beevers which in terms of his defensive attributes I think is fair, however I thought he looked very comfortable on the ball, passing it and moving with it. What really let him down on Saturday was his complete inability to cross the ball, this will need some work and fast if he is to play at full back. Think he would be purfect (see what I did there) as one of three centre backs.
Holden, steady. Nothing too speacial but looks like he will get the job done. Also I suspect he enjoys a drop of the rough stuff.
Featherstone, always avaliable. I think he could easily become the signing of the season. We have lacked a composed ball player for several seasons and I was really impressed with him.
Hemmings, looked livley and more than capable of causing problems at this level. Very well taken goal.
Brandy, bit of a cameo but I liked what I saw. Good pace, aggression, tenacity, balance and agility. I suspect he will get a few bookings for silly things this season but I also suspect he will score a few goals (more than bookings :D )
Other than that, was impressed with Flo (as normal) and thought Chambers had his best game in a saddlers shirt I've seen him have. Thought Grigg looked ok, with a little more support he could be dangerous.
With this system I am happy not to sign a "big" striker as if we keep the ball down, as we did for large periods on Saturday, then we have the players to cause problems.
Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
Reports and reaction from the 2012-2013 season as Walsall finished 9th in League 1
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
Those who weren't at the game can watch the highlights here: http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0,,16508_7985847,00.html
Watching the highlights of that first half makes you see what a good player Cuvelier is.
Watching the highlights of that first half makes you see what a good player Cuvelier is.
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
Personally I thought we did a lot better against the 11 men of Brentford and thought they played a lot better after have the man sent off.
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
WFC_Rob wrote:Those who weren't at the game can watch the highlights here: http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0,,16508_7985847,00.html
Watching the highlights of that first half makes you see what a good player Cuvelier is.
The Flo show.
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
I really hope we draw Middlesbrough so we can see Ledesma again :')
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
JonnyOwen wrote:I really hope we draw Middlesbrough so we can see Ledesma again :')
That would be a crud draw for so many reasons.
Let's aim high and have Villa away in the next round.
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
Wednesday after all the ties have been played
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
Part of me wants a big club at home.
Then other part wants a club I haven't been 2 yet away for a nice day out. will be August won't it..
Remember going Plymouth years ago that was August niice day out and won as well. Dann scored late
Then other part wants a club I haven't been 2 yet away for a nice day out. will be August won't it..
Remember going Plymouth years ago that was August niice day out and won as well. Dann scored late
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
Apparently the draw is on Sky Sports live at 12.30 pm on Wednesday lunch time as there are no cup ties on Wednesday night
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
JonnyOwen wrote:I really hope we draw Middlesbrough so we can see Ledesma again :')
Out of all the clubs in the cup you want Middlesbrough to see a bloke who left the club play against us?
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
Would love Everton away or Villa away.
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
KoloSaddler wrote:Would love Everton away or Villa away.
Likewise - those are the two I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for.
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Re: Brentford (H) 11.08.12 - Capital One Cup 1st Round
KoloSaddler wrote:Would love Everton away or Villa away.
I'd like a team we could beat and have at least one more round.
We were semi-finalists once, remember!! Go Buck!!
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