I thought I'd wait a couple of days so that the sheer euphoria had worn off before writing my summary, but I genuinely can remember very little about the match, other than the goal and Sharpsy's curler. The second half went incredibly quickly, as did the time spent on the pitch and in the North Stand after the game! I can't do a summary or individual ratings for those reasons, but I shall stick up a poll anyway as I think Collo deserves some recognition in my bodged player of the season poll after what was probably another man of the match performance on Saturday. Anyway, feel free to add any videos and pictures so that those of us not fortunate enough to witness the historic events can have a taster of the atmosphere.
Wright was my choice - really sharp all game and most of our best attacking play involved him. He also got through a good defensive shift. Defence was immaculate - Sharps and Sherriff commanded the centre and showed no real nerves in the way they played the ball out of defence. Jacobson and Grandison also very good on the flanks and Neal had few, if any, real saves to make but did the important simpler things very well. What a great team we've had the pleasure of watching this season. They deserve the praise they're getting. Would have liked to see us score more goals as our total doesn't really do justice to the general quality of our play, but 4 players in double figures isn't bad at all.
I meant to say about Wrighty. Another very good game without scoring - it's quite a nice paradox! He either scores or plays well!
Will he do a good job in L1, not just pointing to him,as he does provide? The Daggers manager raised this in his congrats, but warned us to make sure we have a strong squad.
I think Wright would excel in League One, he's a technically good player. Much like Gornell, I think his quality would be evident at a higher level. His past record suggests that he may not be cut out for League One, but he did score against Swansea this season don't forget! He also will be under Turner's guidance next year, something he's not had the benefit of whilst in League One previously.
Good points Lenny. I like Wrighty, it is sometimes frustrating watching him pull out of getting hold of the ball as an opposition player is heading of it too. They will learn that it will happen and go for it deliberately to get it.
But then he'd never start every game if he was going in for 50:50s and, let's face it, he's not built to win many. Rather have him fit and effective than satisfying those in the crowd who want him piling in and getting injured. Horses for courses - I wouldn't want Ian Sharps trying to dribble past opponents too often either.
Certainly was, had to do a double take to be sure who'd done it! Almost on a par with his Hoddle-like through ball for Collins at Morecambe. Still don't want to see him taking on players in the centre circle though!
