I think they both fit it more than Campbell who I think is the biggest loser from our formation change.
CBT played wing back for Jackson and did pretty well. Also once we have signed a proper LWB then he can be used as an impact sub which he is very effective at. From pre-season so far the wing backs have played very high up so probably a more attacking 3-5-2 than Jackson’s also
Kirk doesn’t really fit but he did play up front quite well last season against Pompey and burton. I think he will leave though as for that role as May’s backup I’m sure we’d rather use 2 of our own in Kanu and Campbell
If we go into the season with Kanu, green as a pepper tree, and Campbell a winger who is still wet behind the ears as the only back up for May we best hope he plays 40+ games next season.
There is still a lot of work to do in both directions.
Positives, May looked good, Thomas going forward, Fraser good on the ball, Anderson passing the ball nicely. Negatives, Henry, lack of pace in his defensive work, passing average. Mitchell, some poor passing and defensively looked shaky.
Well in that first game. two concerns show up. First that the defenders are too easily manoeuvred out of position and are unaware of who is around them. Two the passing except that of Fraser, was poor to often.
Just a friendly so to be taken with a large pinch of salt, but my view on the "performances" of those involved - Main factor is they've had minutes, and no injuries.
Isted: Who lines up on the opening day is an interesting, could be either of them. Ness: Didnt really stand out, looked a bit relaxed Mitchell: Few loose balls - See him getting token appearances Thomas: Has carried on his form from the end of the season Egbo: Been impressed with him at Wing-Back CBT: Has struggled at wing-back, but still worked well at times Henry: Calling it now... Leuth's POTY!! Anderson: Quietly impressed, reckon next season will be his breakout year Fraser (MOTM): Pulled the strings in Midfield Kirk: Nice first 30mins... Barely visible the second May: Looks a very good signing to boot, relieved he's got his first goal
I think they both fit it more than Campbell who I think is the biggest loser from our formation change.
CBT played wing back for Jackson and did pretty well. Also once we have signed a proper LWB then he can be used as an impact sub which he is very effective at. From pre-season so far the wing backs have played very high up so probably a more attacking 3-5-2 than Jackson’s also
Kirk doesn’t really fit but he did play up front quite well last season against Pompey and burton. I think he will leave though as for that role as May’s backup I’m sure we’d rather use 2 of our own in Kanu and Campbell
If we go into the season with Kanu, green as a pepper tree, and Campbell a winger who is still wet behind the ears as the only back up for May we best hope he plays 40+ games next season.
There is still a lot of work to do in both directions.
We’d also have Leaburn when fit, and another new striker. So those 2 and May would be ahead of Kanu and TC. I do think Kanu will be fine, he looked good in Holdens 3-5-2 against Peterborough, just needs a partner like Leaburn or someone more physical (new signing) to do that side of the game.
Don’t think we can expect 2 more strikers to be brought in as that’s a lot of budget on the front line and we still have holes elsewhere in the team to fill
Getting a good LWB in will balance the team out far better, CBT as we know very dangerous going forward but offers almost nothing defensively (not his fault, never been a defender).
Thought Ness had a strong half personally, looks sharp again. Agree with others on CBT, Fraser, Thomas. Less convinced by Anderson, but missed the first 10 minutes. Mitchell had a bit of a mare, but first time I've seen him play like that. Everyone gets a dodgy half every now and then.
I think they both fit it more than Campbell who I think is the biggest loser from our formation change.
CBT played wing back for Jackson and did pretty well. Also once we have signed a proper LWB then he can be used as an impact sub which he is very effective at. From pre-season so far the wing backs have played very high up so probably a more attacking 3-5-2 than Jackson’s also
Kirk doesn’t really fit but he did play up front quite well last season against Pompey and burton. I think he will leave though as for that role as May’s backup I’m sure we’d rather use 2 of our own in Kanu and Campbell
If we go into the season with Kanu, green as a pepper tree, and Campbell a winger who is still wet behind the ears as the only back up for May we best hope he plays 40+ games next season.
There is still a lot of work to do in both directions.
I'm with you on this. We are rightly proud of our academy, but it's not like we have a crop of game changers or oven ready first teamers. I'm still hoping we will bring in 2 or 3 more of the caibre of May. The kids should continue to be brought through sensibly and used sparingly. Kanu needs to be loaned out to play amongst men. Not even sure Leaburn should be an auto pick for every available game yet. There I've said it.
I think they both fit it more than Campbell who I think is the biggest loser from our formation change.
CBT played wing back for Jackson and did pretty well. Also once we have signed a proper LWB then he can be used as an impact sub which he is very effective at. From pre-season so far the wing backs have played very high up so probably a more attacking 3-5-2 than Jackson’s also
Kirk doesn’t really fit but he did play up front quite well last season against Pompey and burton. I think he will leave though as for that role as May’s backup I’m sure we’d rather use 2 of our own in Kanu and Campbell
If we go into the season with Kanu, green as a pepper tree, and Campbell a winger who is still wet behind the ears as the only back up for May we best hope he plays 40+ games next season.
There is still a lot of work to do in both directions.
We’d also have Leaburn when fit, and another new striker. So those 2 and May would be ahead of Kanu and TC. I do think Kanu will be fine, he looked good in Holdens 3-5-2 against Peterborough, just needs a partner like Leaburn or someone more physical (new signing) to do that side of the game.
Don’t think we can expect 2 more strikers to be brought in as that’s a lot of budget on the front line and we still have holes elsewhere in the team to fill
I might be wrong here. Kanu hasn’t come out for the second half and we have Jaiyesimi up front. Unless Kanu has a knock or something that to me says he’s maybe not in the plans and will be loaned out. Or hopefully a league 2 scout is here and we’re putting DJ in the shop window
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There is still a lot of work to do in both directions.
Might have a dump though.
Negatives, Henry, lack of pace in his defensive work, passing average.
Mitchell, some poor passing and defensively looked shaky.
(edit: Brown, James and Sanders too… that’s eight of the XI)
Isted had a strange hour, some really good saves but looks dodgy coming for the ball.
Isted: Who lines up on the opening day is an interesting, could be either of them.
Ness: Didnt really stand out, looked a bit relaxed
Mitchell: Few loose balls - See him getting token appearances
Thomas: Has carried on his form from the end of the season
Egbo: Been impressed with him at Wing-Back
CBT: Has struggled at wing-back, but still worked well at times
Henry: Calling it now... Leuth's POTY!!
Anderson: Quietly impressed, reckon next season will be his breakout year
Fraser (MOTM): Pulled the strings in Midfield
Kirk: Nice first 30mins... Barely visible the second
May: Looks a very good signing to boot, relieved he's got his first goal
We are rightly proud of our academy, but it's not like we have a crop of game changers or oven ready first teamers.
I'm still hoping we will bring in 2 or 3 more of the caibre of May.
The kids should continue to be brought through sensibly and used sparingly.
Kanu needs to be loaned out to play amongst men.
Not even sure Leaburn should be an auto pick for every available game yet. There I've said it.
and then two more.
——————Isted
——-Bakrin Hector Elerewe
Asiimwe Dobson McGrandles Chin
——————Payne
———-Jaiyesimi Campbell