Yes but its slightly different as last season as this Bromley were undercooked having had the first game of the season postponed and Dagenham are a better side than Wealdstone but let's hope we can make amends Saturday
The back four would be chosen from Reynolds, Webster, Bush, Sowumni and Bradshaw, considering which possibly cannot be considered for lacking pace or making too many mistakes, noting who is left or right footed. Is Bradshaw, however. to be a serious starting contender, or is he only in the squad to cover injuries and suspensions etc?
Excellent summation mate, we scored twice and could easily have had more, the issues were at the back. As good a leader as he may be on the pitch, I fear Webster’s total lack of pace could cost us dearly this season if he’s not being covered by the CB’s either side of him.
Yes Andy conceded in the post match interview he wasn't happy with the defending so hopefully he will carry on as he promised with more attack minded football.
Excellent for those of us not at the game Mash thanks. Harry lacks physicality sometimes. I am still optimistic. Next Saturday will be a big indication of where we are at see you there! I hope we don't go all defensive after conceding 3.
We lost and will continue to lose because we play 3-5-2. Three defenders is one short and this means statistically we will always concede 25% more goals than if we played 4-4-2.
I didn't go to the game but listened to the commentary whilst watching a lower league FA Cup game.
Notable was the frustration of our commentary team with the substitutions,continuing where they left off last season.
I’ve liked the look and application of Charles Cook and I see he made the NL team of the day which perhaps says something about the game.
The only other thing to remind people is Cheek and Marriot can score 30/35 goals but it means nothing if the defence concede 40 apart from some high scoring games.
Agree about Forster, but it must be remembered that for the first 60ish minutes he faced Kinsella, in my opinion the best left back in the league. When Kinsella went off injured, Harry was exhausted, he is not a wing back and in the heat yesterday it showed.
Yes I imagine they will improve off course
Yes but its slightly different as last season as this Bromley were undercooked having had the first game of the season postponed and Dagenham are a better side than Wealdstone but let's hope we can make amends Saturday
The back four would be chosen from Reynolds, Webster, Bush, Sowumni and Bradshaw, considering which possibly cannot be considered for lacking pace or making too many mistakes, noting who is left or right footed. Is Bradshaw, however. to be a serious starting contender, or is he only in the squad to cover injuries and suspensions etc?
Bradshaw is cover.
Excellent summation mate, we scored twice and could easily have had more, the issues were at the back. As good a leader as he may be on the pitch, I fear Webster’s total lack of pace could cost us dearly this season if he’s not being covered by the CB’s either side of him.
He was ponderous in position on too many occasions for me and because Sowunmi and Bush were overexposed that didnt help him either
Yes Andy conceded in the post match interview he wasn't happy with the defending so hopefully he will carry on as he promised with more attack minded football.
I was reminded we lost 4-2 on the opening day last season - it's all about the reaction that comes after an opening day defeat
thanks Mash, wasn't at the game, but a measured and insightful piece. Keep the faith and keep up the good work
Thanks for reading Rich. Much appreciated.
Hi thanks for a great insight into the game I had to miss.
No worries Ian. Thanks for reading
Excellent for those of us not at the game Mash thanks. Harry lacks physicality sometimes. I am still optimistic. Next Saturday will be a big indication of where we are at see you there! I hope we don't go all defensive after conceding 3.
That's my fear as well. The issue I had was the defence didn't adapt to the Wealdstone tactic rather than it being an unsolvable problem.
Enough chances were created for the team to still be confident for next week.
We lost and will continue to lose because we play 3-5-2. Three defenders is one short and this means statistically we will always concede 25% more goals than if we played 4-4-2.
And who would play where in a 4-4-2?
I didn't go to the game but listened to the commentary whilst watching a lower league FA Cup game.
Notable was the frustration of our commentary team with the substitutions,continuing where they left off last season.
I’ve liked the look and application of Charles Cook and I see he made the NL team of the day which perhaps says something about the game.
The only other thing to remind people is Cheek and Marriot can score 30/35 goals but it means nothing if the defence concede 40 apart from some high scoring games.
True enough lets see how the defence pans out over the next 10 games or so.
Agree about Forster, but it must be remembered that for the first 60ish minutes he faced Kinsella, in my opinion the best left back in the league. When Kinsella went off injured, Harry was exhausted, he is not a wing back and in the heat yesterday it showed.
In the modern game he probably is a wing back and over the season that will bear fruit.
His issue wasn't defensive per se but his decision making in the final third which should be the strongest part of his game.
That said yesterday he looked devoid of energy after the 60 minute mark.
Physically not strong enough yet, here’s hoping though, because AW doesn’t look like changing 3 at the back anytime soon
Yep 3 at the back is defo here to stay
Nice one Mash. I’d have added Bush’s senseless yellow card under the “ugly” heading.
Completely forgot that.
I would need a different section for Brainless.
Totally agree with this which sums up my views of game
Cheers David