
I was in utter shock when the teams were announced. Three or four changes, maybe even five, but ten? It's what everyone is talking about now and taken away the positivity out of our two previous wins.
Despite the team we fielded, I thought we played alright. For half an hour, we had matched them. They started to look a bit fustrated and we had a chance of our own. But then a corner comes in and game over. It is dissapointing that we have conceded another two goals from corners. If we sort that out then we will have a chance but it is terrible.
I thought Maierhofer was excellent, he hardly lost the ball in the air. He also provided some good hold up play, and brought the wingers into the game a bit more. When Iwelumo replaced him I don't think we did aswell. Mancienne and Elokobi hardly made any mistakes. George looking a lot more solid, like we know he can be. Mancienne as usual was flawless and always wins it in the air and finds a player with the header. Hahnemann again made some good saves.
Surman and Friend impressed me. The look like quality players for the future. Castillo provided the know how and never misses an opportunity to tackle. Mr.Consistent Kevin Foley was the captain and looked comfortable, I reckon he will play right midfield next Sunday because Greg Halford didn't play very well.
The third goal was just brilliant. Not many defences in the world could have prevented it. The flick from Berbatov and the finish, all perfect.
I hope all this attention does not affect our players. Hey, it might even help!
Hahnemann - 7
Zubar - 6
Mancienne - 8
Elokobi - 8
Hill - 7
Halford - 5
Foley - 7
Castillo - 7
Friend - 7
Surman - 7
Maierhofer - 8
MOTM: Mancienne was top class but I think Maierhofer showed us why Mick paid 2 million for him. Keep it up Hof!
Slightly crazy selection from MM (and not for the first time) but definitely some positives (Mancienne and Surman). If we lose v Burnley Mick will look a bit stupid though.
ReplyDeleteI told you the Hof could do it! He was superb!! I hope he starts on sunday aswell.
ReplyDeleteMancienne was a real plus (and Elokobi) but Halford is starting to worry me. He had a good start but now I'm not sure about him.