We have looked our most competitive and most difficult to beat with both Smith and Fulton ‘anchoring’ the midfield. Either drop Grimes or play Hourihane upfront working off the striker. Personally, I’d rest Grimes and play Whittaker instead of Lowe. Bennett was a big miss yesterday - we need his know-how and experience
Agree Taff....looking at Grimes yesterday he appeared to be too slow with passes and telegraphed cross field ones allowing defenders time to defend with ease...yes the keeper made some good saves but that is what he is supposed to do unfortunately for us yesterday unlike Freddie who had a rare off day....
Saw the last 25 of the first half where we totally dominated but the feed was too bad to continue, so went and watched the rugby. Looked at the score later and 1 - 3 Just watched the highlights and the equaliser was diabolical. Should have had another pen and the kid could easily have had a second yellow. Saying all that, we just can't score enough goals. I can't see Brentford having another dip, so no automatic promotion for us.
I do think the automatic places are out of our reach, even with our games in hand. You can see what will happen Cardiff get in the playoffs and go up at our expense.
We are missing / lacking a goal scorer. I was hoping that Morris could have been that man in the run in - as Brewster was last season. Perhaps the lad Whittaker could step up to the plate - but he has to be on the pitch to see if he can do a Brewster!