25 Aug 2026 18:51:22
Saheed Olagunju. Great game.
25 Aug 2026 20:40:22
Half time review of performance to date:
Considering the percentage of play we have had, the fact that we are way behind on shots and shots on target sums up our problems. It is unlikely we will rack up many efforts on goal if we continue to pass backwards more than we do forward. Surely they can be told to try to play forward. Both our goals were down to hesitancy by their defenders, who could and should have cleared the ball.
Positives: Sa's handling - more often than not he holds on to the ball rather than palm or punch, which Johnston tends to do.
Centre backs have both played well. Lima quite good. Moller Wolfe doesn't look like he wants to be here. Midfield okay, but James disappointing so far. Front three are not getting the best of service, as midfield are not committing their defenders with progressive runs. Hoping to see James doing more of that in the second half.
Would like to see subs given a run out after 60/65 minutes.
25 Aug 2026 20:53:34
James definitely looks as though he's not had a pre-season, and needs to lose some timber.
25 Aug 2026 21:39:20
Moller Wolfe much better second half. Traore has played well, either keeping him on to be in shop window or looking to keep him. Given that James will take some time to get up to speed, might be worth keeping. Raul looks rusty, to be expected after W C exploits. Mane was anonymous. Lost opportunity for some, chance to get some goals against a poor Wednesday team.
Olagunju had a good game. Looked comfortable on the ball and good in the air. Goal on his debut was a real plus.
Fer Lopes is the one player whose first thought is to play forward. Others need to follow his lead. Hoping James, when fit, will also drive into space in front of him.
26 Aug 2026 11:58:31
Hey, what about Wolfe's headed attempt from 20yrds? If that'd sneaked in, it'd have been hailed as a beauty. Dunno if that was his intention, but I enjoyed the moment.