On way home...relieved.
Wasn't sure of the team
We started really well.
Norrington-Davies was far better than we were led to believe. Solid, good brain fitted right in. Played some real neat and positive football. Not so much flapping about at the back..a bit more kick ...with Kone we can try and do that.
The goal was neat, Kone let the ball pass for Smyth to slot in ( but keeper should have saved it) A bit later on Smyth tried to lob the keeper after a good run..but failed.
Charlton came more into it..but with last kick of the half we hit the post.
Didn't start the 2nd half to bad ...but flapping about from a cross allowed Charlton back in...Walsh was caught out at the wrong post.
Charlton were getting a head of steam before Saito came on...he immediately made an impression running at their defence.. well deserved goal and the roof came off the stadium.
After that Charlton pushed...giving is room for Burrell to play in Kone....who is a real CF ..and put it in.
We have some really good players...Saito, Varane, Kone, Burrell, Dembele, Mbengue.
( I would add Hayden..who only had a few minutes but we know he is very solid and does the quiet work)
I rate Morrison..a solid player. Vale did so much covering in first half...another good. player but without any pace.
Esquerdinha I am not sure about. Madsen had an OK game today..as did Dunne.
But Walsh worries me
Thanks for the positive and detailed report.
I agree that we have potential, the frustration is that we need to convert to consistent performance.
However, this afternoon and evening feels much better than that of last week.