Well done boys,good to get that win...before we settle down & gel as a team,nice bonus 3pts that one..but Bows needs to be a little less conservative in his thoughts of defending 1-0 with 20 odd to go...
Good start for the new squad. Will be a battle through to the next transfer window when attacking options hopefully join. But just talking about football still enough for me.
All we might have hoped for when you think about it. Reasonable performance and no one had a poor game, though fair to say Watson needs to shape up a bit.
I can absolutely guarantee all of you gathered here today that at some point this season Inniss is going to do something completely outrageous that ends up as a Charlton goal. It might be winning six successive headers to get himself further down the field before the seventh header goes in the top corner, or it might be a 35-yard rabona. There's something about that guy.
Take the 3 points and move on. Nearly entire new squad so its going to take time to get them to gel. We have Madison, Gilbey, Pearce to come back in and of course the lad from Chelsea and Levitt!. We played some good stuff at times and also some scrappy football, but we won and have to take that, pocket it and move on. I like Innis (sp), Smyth and Shinnie, we have a decent squad now for the first time in years. I thought Chucks did well and perhaps, once bedded in, with Smyth running off his flick on's we could have a potent strike force. For me that was a 6.5/10 for their first game together as a squad.
Let’s hope Watson was just a bit rusty and needs a few games as from my shitty screen he liked an off the pace clogger at the end of his career.
Smyth and Inniss impressed me of the new boys. Gunter did some good things but you could see second half Wigan a number of times shifted the play to leave him exposed against Solomon-Otabar and he didn’t stop him once. We’ll really need to double up there.
A much appreciated three points in a scrappy game where a draw wouldn’t have seemed unfair.
That was the best I have seen F-Caskey for a while. Aneke was terrific. We couldn't have complained if that ended as a draw. I hate us sitting so deep if we are only one up and they should have had a pen but we got away with it and hopefully the team will grow from here.
A better result than performance. A disappointing lack of fluidity in our play, we looked like a team that is still learning how to play with each other
Inniss started terribly, but settled down and looks a beast in the air. Gunter was solid as you'd expect, Shinnie was reasonable, Smith lively, while Bogle was a bit like Chuks but not as good
Not convinced playing both Pratley and Watson works, as the team lacks class on the ball. Chuks was excellent, a dominant performance up top, while pleased for JFC who was easily our best midfielder today
Disjointed at times but new players need time to bed in of course. Smyth is going to be very important for us this season, and Inniss looks a proper centre half. JFC much better when he moved more to the middle and showed some of the spark we all know he has.
The legend that is Darren Pratley is now showing that there are a lot of miles on his clock - when he plays it must be at the base of the diamond, not wide.
I remain positive for the rest of season and think we will go close.
Disjointed at times but new players need time to bed in of course. Smyth is going to be very important for us this season, and Inniss looks a proper centre half. JFC much better when he moved more to the middle and showed some of the spark we all know he has.
The legend that is Darren Pratley is now showing that there are a lot of miles on his clock - when he plays it must be at the base of the diamond, not wide.
I remain positive for the rest of season and think we will go close.
Definitely. We're not going to win many games playing Pratley or Watson together either, although it probably makes us more difficult to beat.
Pratley has been brilliant for us, particularly last season but he needs to wind down a bit this year.
Positives : Aneke looks unreal in league 1, if we can keep him fit (is a big if) then could be one of the best in the league. CB partnership looks pretty solid, should both be a threat at set pieces too. JFC who i’ve been very critical of in the past had a 8/10 game, could be a turning point. Nice to have someone who can takes free kicks Negatives : Thought Smyth struggled a lot, early days and all that but looked lightweight and lost in possession. Don’t rate Watson from what i’ve seen this season, can’t play him and Pratley in the same team.
Looked like a bunch of strangers playing together for the first time, which I suppose it was. A solid win which was much needed.
Wasn't impressed going so defensively after we scored but we needed the win so fair enough. Not a fan of Pratley and Watson in the same team, however I'm sure Bower has seen that and will change it about. Thought Aneke done really well and will be a real handful for defenders this year.
On the whole, a brilliant result. Think if that was a loss or a draw it could've been put down to bedding in the new signings, so good to have won what might've been a free hit. Innis, Smyth, Gunter, Bogle and Shinnie had good debuts, especially the defenders. Never want to see that midfield 3 again, and especially not Pratley and Watson on at the same time where possible.
Plenty to work on and games are now going to come quicker, but we hopefully have the depth in squad to cope. Some of those who didn't make it on today will have the opportunity on Tuesday to show what they've got. Maddison and Gilbey in that team is an exciting prospect.
Wigan turned up to play dirty and rough us up, no idea why as they had more quality that that. Going to be a long season for them if they can't add to their team in January.
Let’s hope Watson was just a bit rusty and needs a few games as from my shitty screen he liked an off the pace clogger at the end of his career.
Smyth and Inniss impressed me of the new boys. Gunter did some good things but you could see second half Wigan a number of times shifted the play to leave him exposed against Solomon-Otabar and he didn’t stop him once. We’ll really need to double up there.
A much appreciated three points in a scrappy game where a draw wouldn’t have seemed unfair.
As I mentioned in the match thread wonder if he would have benifited with someone more mobile and comfortable on the ball closer to him in midfield.
Pratley for me, is one of the best players I've seen at reading a game, breaking up play by being in the right place and making great stand up challenges.
But on the ball, his passing, is soooo bad sometimes it often puts us in more trouble.
Scrappy at times, but I think we shaded it. Very pleased with the newbies. Looking forward to seeing this team when they've had a chance to gel. Great to see us get a win, it's been a long time.
Off the pitch, that's the second time we've been told that our commentators can't see replays. Wtf? These people are charging £10 a pop to watch this. It's meant to be a professional service, not amateur hour. Get it sorted! I don't blame the commentators who I believe do a grand job, but it is poor when they are saying one thing and everyone can see the opposite. Give them the tools they need to do the job properly.
Chucks was really good if he can stay fit he will do great for us this year.
My only negative is the same as everyone else. Why go defensive if we score. I kind of understood it previously but with this squad we should be able to dominate the game
Aneke was outstanding and such a great sight to see him starting and getting through an hour without trouble. He could be a big player for us this season, keep him fit and that’s an asset.
Smyth was hard working, done very well overall and am happy with that debut. He got tired second half but was a pleasing performance, nice option to have.
Forster-Caskey was excellent. Got into some good positions, hit the bar with a free kick and scored another. Said a few weeks back that he’s much better than being someone who sits, he’s so much more effective in the final third of the pitch. The statement got laughed at by a few, but please return back inside your box, because Forster-Caskey proved you wrong today. Got to be happy with that.
Basically a new defence and it was relatively solid. Wigan had a few good chances, but that was always going to happen. Once communication and understanding and fitness improves, that’s a good base and foundation, it’s another clean sheet.
Players like Williams, Maddison, Washington, Gilbey, Bogle etc all to add in once fit or rotated, so that’s great options to have.
Very happy coming away with a win today as we have a long trip up to Blackpool on Tuesday night. Well done all.
I hope Aneke was taken off as we have a game on Tuesday as he still had legs for me. Disapointed Williams wasn't used but again, he should be fresh for Tuesday. I thought Watson was surprisingly off the pace seeing how involved he was with a promotion chasing Championship team last season. Mind you Pratley had a slow start with us.
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Reasonable performance and no one had a poor game, though fair to say Watson needs to shape up a bit.
Smyth and Inniss impressed me of the new boys. Gunter did some good things but you could see second half Wigan a number of times shifted the play to leave him exposed against Solomon-Otabar and he didn’t stop him once. We’ll really need to double up there.
A much appreciated three points in a scrappy game where a draw wouldn’t have seemed unfair.
Inniss started terribly, but settled down and looks a beast in the air. Gunter was solid as you'd expect, Shinnie was reasonable, Smith lively, while Bogle was a bit like Chuks but not as good
Not convinced playing both Pratley and Watson works, as the team lacks class on the ball. Chuks was excellent, a dominant performance up top, while pleased for JFC who was easily our best midfielder today
Happy.
Pratley has been brilliant for us, particularly last season but he needs to wind down a bit this year.
Aneke looks unreal in league 1, if we can keep him fit (is a big if) then could be one of the best in the league.
CB partnership looks pretty solid, should both be a threat at set pieces too.
JFC who i’ve been very critical of in the past had a 8/10 game, could be a turning point. Nice to have someone who can takes free kicks
Negatives :
Thought Smyth struggled a lot, early days and all that but looked lightweight and lost in possession.
Don’t rate Watson from what i’ve seen this season, can’t play him and Pratley in the same team.
Wasn't impressed going so defensively after we scored but we needed the win so fair enough. Not a fan of Pratley and Watson in the same team, however I'm sure Bower has seen that and will change it about. Thought Aneke done really well and will be a real handful for defenders this year.
Plenty to work on and games are now going to come quicker, but we hopefully have the depth in squad to cope. Some of those who didn't make it on today will have the opportunity on Tuesday to show what they've got. Maddison and Gilbey in that team is an exciting prospect.
Wigan turned up to play dirty and rough us up, no idea why as they had more quality that that. Going to be a long season for them if they can't add to their team in January.
Pratley for me, is one of the best players I've seen at reading a game, breaking up play by being in the right place and making great stand up challenges.
But on the ball, his passing, is soooo bad sometimes it often puts us in more trouble.
Off the pitch, that's the second time we've been told that our commentators can't see replays. Wtf? These people are charging £10 a pop to watch this. It's meant to be a professional service, not amateur hour. Get it sorted! I don't blame the commentators who I believe do a grand job, but it is poor when they are saying one thing and everyone can see the opposite. Give them the tools they need to do the job properly.
Chucks was really good if he can stay fit he will do great for us this year.
My only negative is the same as everyone else. Why go defensive if we score. I kind of understood it previously but with this squad we should be able to dominate the game
Smyth was hard working, done very well overall and am happy with that debut. He got tired second half but was a pleasing performance, nice option to have.
Forster-Caskey was excellent. Got into some good positions, hit the bar with a free kick and scored another. Said a few weeks back that he’s much better than being someone who sits, he’s so much more effective in the final third of the pitch. The statement got laughed at by a few, but please return back inside your box, because Forster-Caskey proved you wrong today. Got to be happy with that.
Basically a new defence and it was relatively solid. Wigan had a few good chances, but that was always going to happen. Once communication and understanding and fitness improves, that’s a good base and foundation, it’s another clean sheet.
Players like Williams, Maddison, Washington, Gilbey, Bogle etc all to add in once fit or rotated, so that’s great options to have.
Very happy coming away with a win today as we have a long trip up to Blackpool on Tuesday night. Well done all.