What a fantastic match. It looked beyond League 2 standards from start to finish. Orient look, quite rightly, destined for League 1 but we absolutely deserved our victory today. I don't think there can be any criticism of any of our players today. If we can maintain that standard of performance there is only one direction we are headed.
My thoughts exactly, technically high quality early doors but probably not too entertaining- but that picked up as it went on. In the last six matches I would argue Tranmere have been best in all and have got as low a reward as you could imagine.
Bristow in the last two games has been a revelation, trying to attack when the odds are even against him now. Merrie and Hawkes covered him brilliantly. It means now the left flank like the right is somewhere the opponents have to defend not attack.
Merrie and O'Connor did brilliantly in holding their fluid system so the central defenders had little pressure.
Is McAlear injured? I presume Nolan will either go out or just see his contract out now?That was the first time in living memory, Hemmings had two chances both missed but they were created and the technique he uses always bodes well. Interestingly Hewelt seems to pass his way out like a midfielder, looks like he has played out at some point.
It does appear Tranmere sign desperately in summer and waste money then sign wisely in winter, but the whole scheme is undermined by the better players walking away. Morris was a huge plus in staying, doubt Cogley will but maybe just the one this time?
