Decent result, great day out, fantastic atmosphere in the SWA. Took my Dad, who loved it because he could go on about the last time he went to Forest for a Rovers FA cup game back in the 70's (he went with the VP's and met Cloughie!).
Saw Taylor's goal on Telly this morning and he took it very well, excellent leap although the Forest defending was a bit ropey.
Decent performances from Goodison and Shukes I thought. One thing I picked up on yesterday is that we too often play the 'easy ball' without looking, you can see them picking the next pass before they've received the ball. Generally I think this is a good thing, but a couple of times yesterday players picked the ball up in space and off loaded it straight away, when they could have worked an easy opening, gained a few yards and maybe got a shot off, especially when we were 1-0 up. Bit more composure needed on the ball.
Our GK situation is worrying. Doesn't look good for Achters and Ward can't kick the ball, we'll get caught out by one of Goodison's scuffed goal kicks eventually. One positive is that rather than kicking from his hands, Ward might be forced to throw the ball out, which is something I like. I'd rather have ball to feet inside our own half than a big hoof upfield which can go to anyone.
Finally, I know it was a killer, but what great goal from Forest. Great ball over the top and a Premiership first touch and low cross by the attacker (Tyson?). Not much we could have done about it.
Only the third or fourth match I've got to this season, really enjoyed it, need to plan a few more trips to PP and cheer the lads on to promotion.
