Quite happy that we're disappointed with a 1-1 scoreline.
We deserved better than that... It might have been their first game of the season, but a Premier League team have just created diddly squat against us, whilst we could have had a couple more. Optimistic for the season on that showing, so just need the 5-0 defeat at Wigan to bring me back down to earth
Portsmouth will be the best test, not just because its a week before the opener, but because we'll both be in the same position with our Pre-Seasons
Sorry that once again no clean sheet. But that first 60mins team looked good. The subs who came on at 60mins have a thankless task in away. Overall a good game for us.
Not that I am expecting it in pre-season or against Palace, but I would love us to start getting some clean sheets. Try and build that habit into what we do.
In previous season, I'm sure there would have been more of a "first 11" and "back up 11" feel to the squad by this stage, where the "first 11" playing the first 60 today, and the "back up 11" playing the first 60 against weaker opposition midweek.
As it is, we have 8 days before the next game, which seems a long time, especially for those who didn't play today or only had 30 minutes.
Good to have conceded at the end. A 1-0 win against them would have been nice but 1-1 is a better indicator and reminder for everyone we are on the right track but not there yet for the start of the season. Sporting gesture by the lads to let JRS get the goal and glory for his team was a nice touch.
I thought Ramsey Bishop Mitchell’ and Tailor best performances. Think jones might have snagged something playing Campbell up front and pleased for chucks with a great goal. I would sooner Potts than that Derby defender everyone keeps on about Bradley something or other. Good performance I thought although our players definitely had the fitness edge starting training a week earlier.
Bit concerned the 2 new strikers no show already.
I would assume that the 2 new strikers where rested because they put in a shift against Millwall only on Tuesday.
Not that I am expecting it in pre-season or against Palace, but I would love us to start getting some clean sheets. Try and build that habit into what we do.
I think pre season is different especially when you make so many changes.
that first 60 mins team looked comfortable defensively. On that basis it’s a half a clean sheet since 9 changes were then made
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We deserved better than that... It might have been their first game of the season, but a Premier League team have just created diddly squat against us, whilst we could have had a couple more. Optimistic for the season on that showing, so just need the 5-0 defeat at Wigan to bring me back down to earth
Portsmouth will be the best test, not just because its a week before the opener, but because we'll both be in the same position with our Pre-Seasons
But that first 60mins team looked good. The subs who came on at 60mins have a thankless task in away.
Overall a good game for us.
Mannion, Berry, Ahadme and Godden must be dead certs to start, unless injured
Not that I am expecting it in pre-season or against Palace, but I would love us to start getting some clean sheets. Try and build that habit into what we do.
Another good pre season week I would say.
not too fussed at this stage about the clean sheet aspect as the teams changing not just during the games but friendly to friendly
As it is, we have 8 days before the next game, which seems a long time, especially for those who didn't play today or only had 30 minutes.
Of course the king of dark arts was George Costa
that first 60 mins team looked comfortable defensively. On that basis it’s a half a clean sheet since 9 changes were then made