21-02-2023, 17:11
Tale of two halves really...
First half we were largely dreadful, the first 5 minutes excluded. Lacked energy. Didn't get any bodies forward. Looked like we were scared out of our wits to commit.
Second half was the total opposite. Loads of attacking intent and if anything, over committed going for the win. I thought we looked as dangerous going forward as we have in any game this season. Grady looked good when he came on. Swift was as good as I've seen him. Dike came on and looked like a player again, winning everything in their air, bringing people into play.
Unfortunately, all 3 goals that we gave Watford were gifts. IMO both Mulumby and Pieters should've sorted their feet for the 2nd and 3rd goal respectively. The first goal I'd have to see a replay, but it looked like an easy take for Griffiths and I think he lost his head parrying the shot, expecting that he'd have to make a tougher save.
And ultimately if you give sides 3 goals, what chance have you got...
But if we're able to play with the attacking intent that we had in the 2nd half, I think we'll make the playoffs.
If we play how we play first half, we'll struggle to win another game.
Time will tell...
First half we were largely dreadful, the first 5 minutes excluded. Lacked energy. Didn't get any bodies forward. Looked like we were scared out of our wits to commit.
Second half was the total opposite. Loads of attacking intent and if anything, over committed going for the win. I thought we looked as dangerous going forward as we have in any game this season. Grady looked good when he came on. Swift was as good as I've seen him. Dike came on and looked like a player again, winning everything in their air, bringing people into play.
Unfortunately, all 3 goals that we gave Watford were gifts. IMO both Mulumby and Pieters should've sorted their feet for the 2nd and 3rd goal respectively. The first goal I'd have to see a replay, but it looked like an easy take for Griffiths and I think he lost his head parrying the shot, expecting that he'd have to make a tougher save.
And ultimately if you give sides 3 goals, what chance have you got...
But if we're able to play with the attacking intent that we had in the 2nd half, I think we'll make the playoffs.
If we play how we play first half, we'll struggle to win another game.
Time will tell...