Just got back.
Horrible performance, especially first half.
What the thinking was behind pairing Haynes and Kermorgant up front together goodness only knows. If we're going through the air - BWP and Kermit, if we're going along the ground, BWP and Haynes (or Hayes) surely?
Hollands and Stephens completely ineffective, particularly Stephens who scarcely played a forward pass the whole game. His free kicks were absolutely woeful. Green was shocking, although did improve in the second half mainly on the premise that he couldn't get any worse.
There were bright spots - Solly was huge (again!) and the new Solly song is wonderful - his ability to get out of a tight spot and then play a constructive ball is quite extraordinary.
Hamer probably played the best game I've seen him have. Outstanding double save in the first half, and the only time he did flap, he pulled off a tipover when he'd overrun the ball by a couple of feet, his shot-stopping was also very impressive.
Pritchard again put in a big shift in midfield, although not as creative as usual, he won lots of ball, harried constantly and laid off really well.
Best performance of the day is awarded jointly to the Charlton faithful, who never stopped singing, shouting and chanting and easily topped the eerily quiet home supporters and to the Referee and Linos who IMO were the best outfit we've seen this season - the long distance yellow card for Fon Williams was classic.
I'd forgotten what a lovely ground in leafy surroundings Prenton Park is and the staff and stewards were friendly and chatty. Also saw the weirdest sign I've ever seen - "Please keep the stairways and vomitories clear" - though first of all it might have been a reference to binge drinking, but I think it's probably a Latin throwback of some sort.
Another point ground out in our relentless quest for promotion, but seriously if we continue to play as badly as this someone is going to give us a right thumping.
