Just a few comments. Normally don't enjoy friendlies but today was an exception at a cool but sunny Home Park. Not going to go into much detail (haven't worked out all new new players names/positions yet!) but today gives some optimism for the rest of the season. All the new signings did okay against a fairly good Reading U21 side. Boateng was particularly impressive- remind me of a much stronger and calmer Bolasie for some reason-he could go far and it is great we have him for half a season. Gary Sawyer slotted in at left back- it was as he has never been away.
Both teams played some good passing football and both missed a penalty in the first half. Argyle probably had most of the ball with Wylde impressive down the left wing and Jervis pretty good on the right, Brunt did well as the loan striker with the lob sided diamond behind him (I think). Reuben replaced Brunt at HT and looked sharp (if a pound or two heavy). Fair play to him, he put the 2nd away with typical Reid coolness.
Did we learn anything? not really, but all the new guys did well and we appeared to play with a purpose and to a plan. Looked a bit shaky at the back at times and Reading hit the post 3 times, but we looked good going forward.
Certainly didn't miss any of those that have departed, and am looking forward to the season with even more optimism.
MOTM Boateng- class act with a good range of passing and a calmness that belies his youth-a bit too left footed though?
The pitch looked stunning and the 1485 that were there all seemed to be satisfied.
Both teams played some good passing football and both missed a penalty in the first half. Argyle probably had most of the ball with Wylde impressive down the left wing and Jervis pretty good on the right, Brunt did well as the loan striker with the lob sided diamond behind him (I think). Reuben replaced Brunt at HT and looked sharp (if a pound or two heavy). Fair play to him, he put the 2nd away with typical Reid coolness.
Did we learn anything? not really, but all the new guys did well and we appeared to play with a purpose and to a plan. Looked a bit shaky at the back at times and Reading hit the post 3 times, but we looked good going forward.
Certainly didn't miss any of those that have departed, and am looking forward to the season with even more optimism.
MOTM Boateng- class act with a good range of passing and a calmness that belies his youth-a bit too left footed though?
The pitch looked stunning and the 1485 that were there all seemed to be satisfied.
