Crewe played well and worked hard. We struggled to string 2 passes together for long periods, the second half especially was really bad before Chuks came on, when the ball started to stick up front. But the difference in the end was our quality in the final third, and you can tell we have goals in the team at this level... Which will be nice!
Can never complain at a 2-0 win away from home. A couple of shaky moments at the back but to be expected when you have a 35 year old centre mid at the back and a 17 year old scholar playing right back.
Cant complain at all really. 3 points away from home.
Thought Gilbey was excellent and Washington worked his nuts off with bits of quality.
Bonne really needs to work on his hold up play i think. His touch isn't great but in that formation, especially against better teams, he has to be our outlet and relief, he can't just turnover possession easily.
Done enough boys...3 lovely points...new boys played well & extra praise for Barker...keep what we have,Doughty especially add a few more to our squad & we are on our way...👏👏
Plenty of pros and cons to dissect, but first game you can’t be anything other than delighted with a win and clean sheet.
Barker is an absolute beast for 17, certainly don’t want us having to start him every game, but great to know we have a player like that to come on and see out games.
Makeshift side, players out of position, got a 2-0 away win, whats not to like. I thought Gilbey, Barker and Purrington were stand out. Doughty a great goal and nice to see Washington score on his league debut. Now we just need TS to confirm he owns the club and what a weekend it will be!! LB with some decent backing can definitely build a side that will compete and be towards the top. Happy Saturday night everyone!!
Certainly a work in progress... We've not had the lengthy pre-season of previous years so the rustiness was clear from both teams.
We can definitely improve as a team as well, Bowyer is right when he says that we'll be fine for the time being but when we get to the crunch games in October and get towards Christmas with injuries then we'll start to struggle if we dont get bodies through the door - If we can get this takeover done then we'll easily be top six in my opinion maybe even top two which is what I think we can ultimately achieve
Crewe wont be the easiest of games this season but they wont be the hardest by any stretch of the imagination, especially once players for all teams get that match sharpness back
We definitely need players through the door and stabilised within the squad before the Sunderland game though!!
Grit, determination, talent and no small amount of luck. Players out of position all over the pitch which we won’t get away with over a season. Great three points but boy do we need Sandgaard and a few square pegs for square holes. Well done to all those that went.
Pretty poor apart from the goals if we're honest. Not enough possession, and I'd love to see what percentage of our passes were across the back four, or backwards. Urgently need centre halves and someone who can pass the ball in midfield. Without his goal we might well be berating Washington right now. [Edit: Might be a bit harsh].
Gilbey was a positive, and Barker did little wrong considering he might not have much experience at right back. Amos's kicking was worse that Phillips'. Still, three points is three points. Let's hope the sale happens Monday or Tuesday, and these new players can be brought in.
We’ll play better this season, but in truth it was still pretty comfortable. The work rate and team spirit Bowyer demands was clear to see, despite everything that has gone on in 2020. That has to be encouraging.
Until this takeover is done, the embargo is lifted, and new signings can be made, any points all have to be seen as a bonus so 3 points is an excellent start regardless of any rustiness in the performance.
To get a clean sheet with almost the most makeshift defence you could think of is another bonus.
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Very unlike us.
Also helps that a lot of the other likely promotion contenders (Sunderland, Pompey, Oxford, Peterborough) all failed to win.
Barker superb again, what a find.
Washington scored.
Gilbey Hussled
Bonne worked hard
Doughty scored.
Nothing to complain about really.
Crewe played well and worked hard. We struggled to string 2 passes together for long periods, the second half especially was really bad before Chuks came on, when the ball started to stick up front. But the difference in the end was our quality in the final third, and you can tell we have goals in the team at this level... Which will be nice!
Barker had a really good game. 17!!
Job done. Reinforcements to come (hopefully).
Thought Gilbey was excellent and Washington worked his nuts off with bits of quality.
Bonne really needs to work on his hold up play i think. His touch isn't great but in that formation, especially against better teams, he has to be our outlet and relief, he can't just turnover possession easily.
Purrington is a solid LB at this level.
Crewe were poor.
Let's hope TS can finalise his takeover early next week
👷 Wrecking crew(e) #cafc
Only disappointment was that Eliottttttt wasn’t there to see it.
Not a bad ground but atmosphere was non-existent.
Happy with the 3 points.
Crewe town centre here we come.
We can definitely improve as a team as well, Bowyer is right when he says that we'll be fine for the time being but when we get to the crunch games in October and get towards Christmas with injuries then we'll start to struggle if we dont get bodies through the door - If we can get this takeover done then we'll easily be top six in my opinion maybe even top two which is what I think we can ultimately achieve
Crewe wont be the easiest of games this season but they wont be the hardest by any stretch of the imagination, especially once players for all teams get that match sharpness back
We definitely need players through the door and stabilised within the squad before the Sunderland game though!!
Impressed by Gilbey looks a top league 1 player.
Perfect start to the season. Great game lads! #cafc
Urgently need centre halves and someone who can pass the ball in midfield.
Without his goal we might well be berating Washington right now. [Edit: Might be a bit harsh].
Gilbey was a positive, and Barker did little wrong considering he might not have much experience at right back.
Amos's kicking was worse that Phillips'.
Still, three points is three points.
Let's hope the sale happens Monday or Tuesday, and these new players can be brought in.