H_B I think you're being slightly generous to Martin - he was getting roasted by their sub ( I was surprised Bradford didn't continue against him. ) I appreciate that Payne ( you gave 5 ) wasn't on long - but he read the game so much better than Montrose ( whom you gave a 7 ) I am glad that Weston was eventually moved to the wing - his obvious position ( great goal ) - it gave us a better dimension - even allowed for more room on the right - for Fish to make some encouraging runs.
It is always difficult to judge the first performance of the season when the weather is hot and the standard of the opposition is uncertain. The inescapable fact is that the scoreline flattered Gills and although Gills dominated the first 15 minutes of each half, it was Bradford in charge for the rest of the time and Gills were hanging on desperately before their third goal. We know Hoadie is unable to be rational about Kedwell but the rest of his marks were not far off. Gills nearly lost it from taking off Montrose which was an irrational decision due to him not following orders to the letter. He may have a poor first touch and look clumsy but the midfield disintegrates without him if midfield is a scrap as it was today. Highlight was the Bradley Dack cameo. He only had a few touches but the way he latched onto that through ball and crashed it against the post oozed quality. We will see more of him
I am very happy with the result, I know we can play really better, if we can improve we will finish top 3.
Kedwell was easily m.o.m, he looks sharp had a cracking shot in the first half which was cleared off the line and a brillant 1st goal also that was his best pen in the top corner. Nelson also impressed, Gazza who? . Dack looks the real deal, sign him for long contract before he gets snapped up.
I have a feeling that with how Dack has impressed it will not be long until the likes of Chelsea are after him.
