SCooperSomersaults
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Well, a late goal by Notlob stole the day. To be honest, it was pretty poor from both sides all afternoon. Only a couple of chances of any note for Rovers, shots that went wide in the first half. But we were by no means "outclassed" by our Premiership opposition.
My first look at the new season's side and got to be frank and say it could be a long hard season for us. The defence, especially first half, looked shambolic at times. Sheriff goes missing far too often at left back imo, new boy Kay fluffed a few easy clearances, and the communication with the back 4 and Danny boy was poor and we nearly saw some calamitous moments there today!
As for going forwards, well the 2 wingers Davo and Shukes looked pacy and tricky at times. However when it came to crossing the ball and creating chances for us, well, what can I say? I'll say they were poor in that department today, lot of work needs to be done with the final ball as none of the strikers who got a game today had any sort of opportunity at goal.
As for the new players...
Danny has to build up a rapport with the back 4 to avoid what might have been cockups today happening again. But he didnt have a shot to save bar the goal but his kicking was good - something our keepers have lacked over the last couple of years!!!
Kay looked a bit shaky, is he better in midfield? He didnt look a centre half to me to be honest, but it was my first look and in a friendly so won't make judgement too soon.
Chorley looked a no-nonsense centre back, I like those sort, and he could possibly do well with Goodi.
And Ahmed only had 10 mins but had a decent effort on goal and a few passes.
So all in all, a poor game, disappointing to lose especially given the opposition. Lots to work on and hopefully Ronnie will get it right when it matters, August 11. Off to Alty (just down the road from where I work) on Monday to take my second glance at the new squad.:-D
My first look at the new season's side and got to be frank and say it could be a long hard season for us. The defence, especially first half, looked shambolic at times. Sheriff goes missing far too often at left back imo, new boy Kay fluffed a few easy clearances, and the communication with the back 4 and Danny boy was poor and we nearly saw some calamitous moments there today!
As for going forwards, well the 2 wingers Davo and Shukes looked pacy and tricky at times. However when it came to crossing the ball and creating chances for us, well, what can I say? I'll say they were poor in that department today, lot of work needs to be done with the final ball as none of the strikers who got a game today had any sort of opportunity at goal.
As for the new players...
Danny has to build up a rapport with the back 4 to avoid what might have been cockups today happening again. But he didnt have a shot to save bar the goal but his kicking was good - something our keepers have lacked over the last couple of years!!!
Kay looked a bit shaky, is he better in midfield? He didnt look a centre half to me to be honest, but it was my first look and in a friendly so won't make judgement too soon.
Chorley looked a no-nonsense centre back, I like those sort, and he could possibly do well with Goodi.
And Ahmed only had 10 mins but had a decent effort on goal and a few passes.
So all in all, a poor game, disappointing to lose especially given the opposition. Lots to work on and hopefully Ronnie will get it right when it matters, August 11. Off to Alty (just down the road from where I work) on Monday to take my second glance at the new squad.:-D
