For what it's worth.... I thought....
FF- kicking is still causing concerns, just struggling with confidence, but I get the impression he's working on it. Not massively tested, but a steady presence.
Cedric- must be knackered, dependable and hard working, some encouraging early link up on the right.
Jack- very hard to believe that a year ago, he was only considered as "adequate" back up, a few mistakes early on, nothing major, confident runs from defence a la the Dutch bloke, but he's one of ours, so they're automatically better. Should've had 2 goals, but 1 will do for starters.
Yosh- love this man, a few Yoshi-sequels moments, otherwise dependable, struggling to imagine him ever not at Saints.
Bertie- on the upside, he doesn't seem to have to put much effort in to look ordinary, but doesn't seem like he wants to be better. Seems to be playing like a player promised a move in a years time, and struggling to make his peace with it... bit at least he's training and trying a bit if that is indeed the case.
Redmond- frustratingly ineffective again, seemed to be played out wide on the left, with not much joy, then came central eventually and was equally ineffective. Needs to use his main weapon (pace) on his favoured side more often, otherwise seems a wasted position.
Tadic- I think my patience with him has run out, numerous mangers and numerous positions/combinations but never a consistent end product, same as Redmond for me, a waste of a position, at least Redmond could have pace, but Tadic hasn't even got that.
Romeu- we need to build a team around him to help keep him long term, lucky the ref forgot his cards, will really benefit from having someone else to effectively break up play rather than just him.
Davis- been a fantastic servant, but just seems like another wasted position, was wayward and out of position/lost the ball too much. A couple of nice touches, especially the goal, but feel others are carrying him a bit.
JWP- interestingly started supporting Gabbiadini. He'll run through walls but was then moved positionally and became less effective and anonymous, late returner lacking some fitness...?
Gabbi- seeks sharper abd genuinely excited to see how he hits the ground running, wants to do well and with slightly better service, could do very well.
Flannigan- (sub) very composed for his age, some nice touches and passes, even had the confidence and composure to chest the ball down near the goal after a cross and beat an opponent to take it out from defence.
Bouff- hmm.... havent seen anything yet to convince me he's anything other than sub material but want to be wrong.
MoPel- the more I read about him and the more I see interviews, the more I like him. He has charisma, only nagging thought in my mind is that Saints chose not to employ him a year ago...?!?!
