Post by andyl on Nov 12, 2021 23:11:15 GMT
Positives first: we had two good patches, one in the first half and a slightly longer one in the second. Both built on Bakayoko's selective burst of energy and the link up play of Isgrove and Kachunga.
We did hit three superb long crossfield passes ( Sheehan, Aimson , Williams)
Both Isgrove and John made contributions as attacking wingbacks.
Aimson was very steady even on his wrong foot in defence.
When they eventually settled on Sheehan for the penalty he took it decisively ( Captain's choice?).
Some strong break up play at times and some good forward passing in the second half.
Now the negatives: the first half passim. No tempo, sluggish defensive passing and some downright risky playing out of defence.
Crewe completely outplayed our shorthanded midfield for long stretches. With 4 at the back and playing wide we are often shorthanded. Crewe fortunately failed to capitalise despite lits of probing possession.
Dixon, Crellin notwithstanding, had the worst keeping game imaginable. He insisted on putting us under pressure, all but gave three goals away and has absolutely no command. This was illustrated at the end when they hit the bar after a no show.
Santos without Gilks just isn't good enough. He was repeatedly out of position today, looked lethargic on the ball, cannot head a clearance and is impotent in attack. He may be out of form but he is reliant on dominant keeping and direction
Against a side even modestly better that would have been a draw or more likely a defeat because if you add in the defensive flakiness of our wing backs we are very vulnerable.
A quiet day for Dapo, an encouraging glimpse of Amaechi and touches of class from Kachunga whose two assists won us the game.
Some pretty ordinary refereeing. Un necessary early bookings, too many lectures and a horrible error on the penalty. The first challenge was arguably a penalty if harsh but play continued and Bakayoko was deliberately wrestled down by hand when on his feet and through. Second challenge had to supersede the first and a red card should have been automatic.
Dixon 0 Isgrove 7 Santos 2 Aimson 7 John 7 Sheehan 6 Lee 6 Dapo 5 Williams 6 Bakayoko 6 Kachunga 8
We did hit three superb long crossfield passes ( Sheehan, Aimson , Williams)
Both Isgrove and John made contributions as attacking wingbacks.
Aimson was very steady even on his wrong foot in defence.
When they eventually settled on Sheehan for the penalty he took it decisively ( Captain's choice?).
Some strong break up play at times and some good forward passing in the second half.
Now the negatives: the first half passim. No tempo, sluggish defensive passing and some downright risky playing out of defence.
Crewe completely outplayed our shorthanded midfield for long stretches. With 4 at the back and playing wide we are often shorthanded. Crewe fortunately failed to capitalise despite lits of probing possession.
Dixon, Crellin notwithstanding, had the worst keeping game imaginable. He insisted on putting us under pressure, all but gave three goals away and has absolutely no command. This was illustrated at the end when they hit the bar after a no show.
Santos without Gilks just isn't good enough. He was repeatedly out of position today, looked lethargic on the ball, cannot head a clearance and is impotent in attack. He may be out of form but he is reliant on dominant keeping and direction
Against a side even modestly better that would have been a draw or more likely a defeat because if you add in the defensive flakiness of our wing backs we are very vulnerable.
A quiet day for Dapo, an encouraging glimpse of Amaechi and touches of class from Kachunga whose two assists won us the game.
Some pretty ordinary refereeing. Un necessary early bookings, too many lectures and a horrible error on the penalty. The first challenge was arguably a penalty if harsh but play continued and Bakayoko was deliberately wrestled down by hand when on his feet and through. Second challenge had to supersede the first and a red card should have been automatic.
Dixon 0 Isgrove 7 Santos 2 Aimson 7 John 7 Sheehan 6 Lee 6 Dapo 5 Williams 6 Bakayoko 6 Kachunga 8
