Showaddywaddy wrote:My first time seeing the new players and was impressed with all of them, including Swan when he came on.
In Maris, Quinn and Boateng I would go as far as to say we have the best midfield in the division, I thought they were magnificent.
Hawkins was superb in defence and got himself in the right place at the right time on several occasions.
Bowery had a very good game a RWB with the exception of the horror back pass.
I thought Harbottle had a good game and mostly looked very assured.
Oates wasn’t quite at it and I don’t think Akins was any better or worse than I’ve seen him previously, a few heavy touches and loss of possession mixed with some decent hold up play and a very fine effort on goal at the end of the game. personally prefer Bowery up front and I think Oates plays better with Jordan alongside him.
Overall a thoroughly deserved three points and a note on Tranmere who in the closing stages looked like they were all completely shattered.
Agree with most of that, I would say Hawkins was decent rather than superb but as you say the midfield trio of Maris, Quinn and Boateng were excellent. I'd definitely prefer Bowery up front, as AWC said, with either Akins or Hewitt at RWB. Oates and Macca were not at their best.
I agree with others that there is absolutely no way was the attendance 7,100
I even got a cup i
of tea today!