1. Despite some excellent individual displays, I haven't been altogether confident of the front two's potency so far, but on Saturday there were several times when either winger or Moo2 got wide, and both forwards appeared quickly around the pen spot, just waiting for a nice cross. Thankfully there were some of those too, but great finally to see the pair of them lurking in dangerous positions. Doesn't sound like rocket science but it hasn't always happened (same goes for Holland being advanced enough to take advantage of Hahnemann's fumble).
2. Such an exciting attacking display was produced without a certain very young midfielfer. Just a few weeks ago I couldn't see how we could possibly play without him. Maybe now, especially with Ambrose nearly ready, he can develop at a more reasonable pace. What a secret weapon to have!
3. We know there'll be disappointments, but at least with 6 goals in two home games, the players shouldn't feel as nervous and inhibited at The Valley as they did at times last year (boo-boys take note).
4. Both our strikers are currently out-scoring Birmingham's nightclub king!
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As for the centre midfield, i was convinced Racon and Shelvey were the pair for this season. Saw a great performance from two others on Saturday though.
And all the cleanshorts ribbing Matty H has got before for not getting booked, well in all three games this season i've seen him throw himself into potential leg-breaking challenges, very rare for a player just back from injury and older in the game.
I have heard a lot of people say that Bailey allowed Holland to be industrious etc etc. My lone opinion is that Holland was the player that allowed Bailey to play and not vice versa
Quite possibly, Brunello. We all know MH will put his shift in. It was just nice to see it in different areas, not simply shuffling the ball harmlessly back where it came from. Clearly they complimented each other well - long may it continue
me and you founder members of the mh apreciation society and atlast he may find recognition on here
The only down side is I can't think of anything to moan about, it was such a positive attacking display.
That year he scored 6 goals, approx 1 goal every 6 games. If he can get say 8 goals from midfield then we may not miss ZZ as much as I thought if and when he leaves.
Hehee, NLA ......what d'you reckon - Matt Holland for Player of the Year?
About time he won some recognition ....(!)
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Len,
1 in the bag, 7 goals to go but only 43 games to score them in.
;o)
Josh Wright should have a part to play this season, just wait until he plays well and Pardew praises him and says its like a new signing and he surprised him.
I wouldn't really regard him as injury prone - just victim of a one-off major injury.
I agree with you about Josh Wright, Sco - a pleasant surprise waiting to happen.
His manager last season while on loan to Barnet, reckoned the boy was pure quality and destined to play in the Prem.
Sounds like a decent future for an 18 year old.
I do hope he gets a decent chance. And with Charlton(!)
Personally I hope Zheng does go as it will give our young prospects a chance at some point.
Yeah CM is easily our strongest 'youth' position. As mentioned we have Shelvey, Wright and Arter, but after them we still have Yussuff and Jensen, who might not be as good, but are still decent players.
Can see Solly getting a chance eventually as well, sounds like he played well in that reserve friendly against Swindon today.
Noticed Tamer Tuna came on for the reserves again, as he has done a lot recently, got a feeling he might be the next promising player coming through. And he's a striker, haven't had one coming through the youth team and into the first team since Charlie MacDonald.