Can I just say well done to our manager for shaking things up today. We've had years of being predictable, both in terms of performances and personnel - without having any digs at previous management because that's not what this is - and today, especially with it being a derby, it was bold to make such a statement. Dropping Bart can be argued for and against, but you can't argue that it sets a standard. What will be interesting is it Gerken ends up making a few mistakes. He did everything right today though, and IIRC played a good game towards the end of last season. Spence did okay, and Donacien's replacement Pennington didn't put a foot wrong. Walters playing was the right call, albeit a fairly easy call. Jackson offering pace was useful and he did certain bits well. Overall it was an attacking team and unpredictable. I for one was surprised, and a little disappointed that Edun didn't play. More of the same please, with more quality in the final third...and three bloody points! | |