Here comes my big write up so fasten your seatbelts and get ready to disagree with everything I say.
I personally don’t agree with the riding our luck or anything like that. I just think we defended superbly. It’s quite evident that that’s what RLB wanted us to do and then hit them quick when we beat the press which we done maybe 5/6 times and made two count. It’s almost frustrating we conceded the way we did because of how well we defended.
Thought patto was excellent, though they need to work on his distribution. Other than that he made some brilliant saves and had top game management.
The back 4 defensively were superb. Struggled on the ball first half with Luton’s press but got a lot better second half.
Same with the midfield. Defensively sound but struggled to get us out. I thought Dan neil massively grew into the game and second game really helped us control the tempo and break up the game. I’m happy to give credit where it’s due and though he hasn’t been a world beater, he deserves some credit there.
The decision to start Rigg on the wing was right for me, Roberts would’ve been a passenger as Rigg did a lot of defensive work early doors til we got the break and he took it.
mundle was a great outlet for us and caused serious problems on the break for Luton.
thought Isidor grafted hard, but I’d like to see him get stronger holding the ball up. Specifically first half thought he was bullied a bit.
as for the subs, connolly looks like a player. So strong and always happy with the ball into his feet, the lads seem to like him already aswell. Roberts helped us get up the pitch and the latter stages and I have a soft spot for Hjelde, he’s only young and seems a very likeable character, the kind of people you need in a team
My man of the match is patto. But honorable mentions to Mepham, O’Nien, Mundle and Dan Neil for me
