| Went to the u23's tonight 21:32 - Feb 6 with 3883 views | TractorCam |
After seeing Phil's report of Tommy, Rowe, Samuel and Moore starting, I decided to head down for tonight's u23 match, I certainly didn't expect to see what came next.
Danny Rowe stood out for me in the first half, was brilliant down the right hand side. Credit also to Moore who was holding up the ball well and Patterson who didn't know how to miss the goal!
As you'd expect quiet 2nd half but good hattrick from Samuel, not sure if it was a "perfect" hattrick as missed his first.
Proper entertaining, if we ever go back to 442 i'd certainly like to see Rowe given a start |  |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 21:51 - Feb 6 with 3619 views | itfcjoe |
First goal was right footed |  |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 21:54 - Feb 6 with 3588 views | TractorCam |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 21:51 - Feb 6 by itfcjoe |
First goal was right footed |
Boooooo.
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 21:55 - Feb 6 with 3573 views | bournemouthblue |
Sounds like the new guys may have something about them
Obviously it's a lower standard but how did the new players look? |  |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 22:03 - Feb 6 with 3434 views | TractorCam |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 21:55 - Feb 6 by bournemouthblue |
Sounds like the new guys may have something about them
Obviously it's a lower standard but how did the new players look? |
Both Moore and Samuel had indifferent halves. First half Moore seemed to be the centre point of most attacks, his control was excellent, second half was a bit sloppy. Samuel was fairly quiet throughout but was always in the right position (for the 2 goals i saw) both rebounds. Rowe was excellent and can see big things for him, hopefully gets a good chance with the first team (if we change for 442 that is) | |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 22:06 - Feb 6 with 3375 views | jeera |
How did Smith hold up?
Was he on most of the game? |  |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 22:13 - Feb 6 with 3278 views | bournemouthblue |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 22:03 - Feb 6 by TractorCam |
Both Moore and Samuel had indifferent halves. First half Moore seemed to be the centre point of most attacks, his control was excellent, second half was a bit sloppy. Samuel was fairly quiet throughout but was always in the right position (for the 2 goals i saw) both rebounds. Rowe was excellent and can see big things for him, hopefully gets a good chance with the first team (if we change for 442 that is) |
I would hope we go back to 442 at times, this 352 has worked against two poor sides and a side who play an unusual system
442 or even 4231 need to be used when required
At least MM has a few more players to get more out of these systems | |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 22:30 - Feb 6 with 3095 views | legoman |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 21:55 - Feb 6 by bournemouthblue |
Sounds like the new guys may have something about them
Obviously it's a lower standard but how did the new players look? |
Its hard to shine at a lower standard but sine they did...The lot of them. |  |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 22:49 - Feb 6 with 2975 views | TractorCam |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 22:06 - Feb 6 by jeera |
How did Smith hold up?
Was he on most of the game? |
He played the full 90 minutes, didn't really have much to do back there but can recall 2 moments of him chasing the attacker down and winning the ball | |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 22:54 - Feb 6 with 2946 views | Father_Jack |
I went to watch the U23s lose to Liverpool a couple of weeks ago.
Monty P offered no goal threat but drifted past defenders as if they weren't there - looked really talented to me, if maybe short of a yard of pace. Good to see he seems to know where the goal is too. |  |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 04:42 - Feb 7 with 2629 views | factual_blue |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 22:54 - Feb 6 by Father_Jack |
I went to watch the U23s lose to Liverpool a couple of weeks ago.
Monty P offered no goal threat but drifted past defenders as if they weren't there - looked really talented to me, if maybe short of a yard of pace. Good to see he seems to know where the goal is too. |
I can imagine that Monty P's left arm orthodox spin offers little or no goal threat. |  |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 06:52 - Feb 7 with 2493 views | jeera |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 22:49 - Feb 6 by TractorCam |
He played the full 90 minutes, didn't really have much to do back there but can recall 2 moments of him chasing the attacker down and winning the ball |
Well that's a positive then.
If he's out there playing the full 90 maybe it won't be long before he's back and making an impact. | |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 07:36 - Feb 7 with 2350 views | powinswitch |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 06:52 - Feb 7 by jeera |
Well that's a positive then.
If he's out there playing the full 90 maybe it won't be long before he's back and making an impact. |
Once Tommy is back is it tIme for a rest for Berra? I genuinely thought he was the best cb in the championship in 14/15. He has not repeated that form, and has been disturbingly poor at times. In his defence I think he has to cover for Knudsen, or be ready to cover for him. Constantly. But it's been a shame to see his form dip so far. Will McCarthy give him the heave ho for Tommy, who is part of the future of this club? | | | |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 07:55 - Feb 7 with 2292 views | Bluebell |
Was Mick at the game? |  | | |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 08:13 - Feb 7 with 2217 views | jeera |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 07:36 - Feb 7 by powinswitch |
Once Tommy is back is it tIme for a rest for Berra? I genuinely thought he was the best cb in the championship in 14/15. He has not repeated that form, and has been disturbingly poor at times. In his defence I think he has to cover for Knudsen, or be ready to cover for him. Constantly. But it's been a shame to see his form dip so far. Will McCarthy give him the heave ho for Tommy, who is part of the future of this club? |
Nothing wrong with Berra doing his time on the bench. As you suggest, players should be picked on form alone.
I'm unable to attend en present so rely on comments such as yours which has been backed up by many others, as in maybe Berra gets pulled out of position too often covering for Knudsen.
Of course that's up to the manager to rediscover that balance, be it via Smith, Kenlock when fit, or however. | |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 08:13 - Feb 7 with 2219 views | itfcjoe |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 07:36 - Feb 7 by powinswitch |
Once Tommy is back is it tIme for a rest for Berra? I genuinely thought he was the best cb in the championship in 14/15. He has not repeated that form, and has been disturbingly poor at times. In his defence I think he has to cover for Knudsen, or be ready to cover for him. Constantly. But it's been a shame to see his form dip so far. Will McCarthy give him the heave ho for Tommy, who is part of the future of this club? |
With Berra off in the summer and Smith the future of the club then there would have to be a transition over the rest of the season.
Smith still looked well short of fitness to me so will still be a while before he is back for first team in my opinion | |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 08:50 - Feb 7 with 2095 views | Radlett_blue |
anyone know what the strength of the Watford side was? Was it just academy kids or were there players with senior experience? |  |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 08:50 - Feb 7 with 2097 views | soupytwist |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 22:54 - Feb 6 by Father_Jack |
I went to watch the U23s lose to Liverpool a couple of weeks ago.
Monty P offered no goal threat but drifted past defenders as if they weren't there - looked really talented to me, if maybe short of a yard of pace. Good to see he seems to know where the goal is too. |
Hooray, someone has mentioned Patterson. The player who scored a hat trick and is actually our player rather than on loan from someone else in our division. I've thought that he's looked promising when I've seen him but that has only been in pre-season. |  | | |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 09:06 - Feb 7 with 2038 views | bluesym |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 08:13 - Feb 7 by itfcjoe |
With Berra off in the summer and Smith the future of the club then there would have to be a transition over the rest of the season.
Smith still looked well short of fitness to me so will still be a while before he is back for first team in my opinion |
Agree about Smith,looked very rusty to me.Would be surprised to see him in the side any time soon. |  |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 13:09 - Feb 7 with 1743 views | TractorCam |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 07:55 - Feb 7 by Bluebell |
Was Mick at the game? |
He was yes | |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 13:12 - Feb 7 with 1730 views | TractorCam |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 07:36 - Feb 7 by powinswitch |
Once Tommy is back is it tIme for a rest for Berra? I genuinely thought he was the best cb in the championship in 14/15. He has not repeated that form, and has been disturbingly poor at times. In his defence I think he has to cover for Knudsen, or be ready to cover for him. Constantly. But it's been a shame to see his form dip so far. Will McCarthy give him the heave ho for Tommy, who is part of the future of this club? |
Definitely agree but can't see Mick dropping him | |
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 05:37 - Feb 8 with 1312 views | cookie75 |
As a silkmen fan, I'm telling you this kid will rip it up. He's a bit rusty as not really played much recently due to hip injury but he will fly. If he sits him on the bench his confidence and form will go and you may aswell move him on now. He was the stand out player in the National league, Teams used to double up on him and he would still skin them alive with pace. He loves cutting in on his left when playing on the right side, they knew it just couldn't stop him.
I think after 2 go's at an NL side, you'd realise there is quality at the pits of the pyramid
Best player in the NL by a country mile and tbh given 12 months to adjust could be the best player you've got!
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| Went to the u23's tonight on 05:56 - Feb 8 with 1302 views | textbackup |
| Went to the u23's tonight on 05:37 - Feb 8 by cookie75 |
As a silkmen fan, I'm telling you this kid will rip it up. He's a bit rusty as not really played much recently due to hip injury but he will fly. If he sits him on the bench his confidence and form will go and you may aswell move him on now. He was the stand out player in the National league, Teams used to double up on him and he would still skin them alive with pace. He loves cutting in on his left when playing on the right side, they knew it just couldn't stop him.
I think after 2 go's at an NL side, you'd realise there is quality at the pits of the pyramid
Best player in the NL by a country mile and tbh given 12 months to adjust could be the best player you've got!
Enjoy him |
Yeah our current manager will ruin him, no doubt. |  |
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