16-09-2020, 23:37
(This post was last modified: 16-09-2020, 23:42 by Slick_Footwork.)
Was a bit of a damp squib really.
3-0 sounds like easy work. But to be honest 2-0 at half time flattered us when we did nothing for 45 minutes.
Looking past the result and at the general play, it was disappointing.
IMO those midfielders and forwards aren't even really back up quality at Premier League Level. Austin looks completely woeful. Hal was his usual self, going from the sublime to the ridiculous. Edwards shows flashes of brilliance but is largely anonymous for most of the game. Harper likewise. Field is just a run around.
Edwards possibly could be used as a 15 minutes impact sub at most. I don't see any place for Harper at all, you can't be anonymous in the centre of the park and he doesn't have the quality to justify his lack of tackling and tracking. Field is just a runner, so unless we plan to park the bus, I don't see how he figures. Charlie looks like a shadow of his former self and when he's not even finishing, what is he bringing to the fray? Might as well pay him off.
Do feel a bit sorry for Grosicki as he was hauled early when I thought he did okay and put some nice deliveries into the box. Wanted him to get more minutes, but it just doesn't feel like Bilic rates him. Wouldn't shock me if he was a deadline day mover as Forest were also keen when we signed him. Given his lack of game time, he must be wondering why he came.
As for the subs, Phillips added a different dimension but is it just me or has he lost a yard (or 3) of pace? He just looks a lot more laboured than in previous years. TBH, he hasn't looked completely sharp for a while.
Robinson was by far the best attacking performer which just about sum the performance up as he had about 15 minutes.
I'll reserve judgement on the defence as Harrogate didn't pose much threat. They still created a few too many chances for my liking.
The one positive was Button and that he was willing to command his area. Obviously early days, but it was quite refreshing to see our goalkeeper come for corners.
3-0 sounds like easy work. But to be honest 2-0 at half time flattered us when we did nothing for 45 minutes.
Looking past the result and at the general play, it was disappointing.
IMO those midfielders and forwards aren't even really back up quality at Premier League Level. Austin looks completely woeful. Hal was his usual self, going from the sublime to the ridiculous. Edwards shows flashes of brilliance but is largely anonymous for most of the game. Harper likewise. Field is just a run around.
Edwards possibly could be used as a 15 minutes impact sub at most. I don't see any place for Harper at all, you can't be anonymous in the centre of the park and he doesn't have the quality to justify his lack of tackling and tracking. Field is just a runner, so unless we plan to park the bus, I don't see how he figures. Charlie looks like a shadow of his former self and when he's not even finishing, what is he bringing to the fray? Might as well pay him off.
Do feel a bit sorry for Grosicki as he was hauled early when I thought he did okay and put some nice deliveries into the box. Wanted him to get more minutes, but it just doesn't feel like Bilic rates him. Wouldn't shock me if he was a deadline day mover as Forest were also keen when we signed him. Given his lack of game time, he must be wondering why he came.
As for the subs, Phillips added a different dimension but is it just me or has he lost a yard (or 3) of pace? He just looks a lot more laboured than in previous years. TBH, he hasn't looked completely sharp for a while.
Robinson was by far the best attacking performer which just about sum the performance up as he had about 15 minutes.
I'll reserve judgement on the defence as Harrogate didn't pose much threat. They still created a few too many chances for my liking.
The one positive was Button and that he was willing to command his area. Obviously early days, but it was quite refreshing to see our goalkeeper come for corners.