Gaffer 1,665 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I'm so pleased that Gerrard is playing our strongest team.This first eleven has proven itself to be the sharpest in pre season so they deserve to be on the pitch. That should serve as a warning to those who have been lacking focus or concentration. Defoe is the only one who could reasonably expect to be on the pitch and isn't. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer 1,665 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 What a goal. And what's even better is that I predicted he'd be the first goal scorer. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer 1,665 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 What a goal that would have been. Goal of the season easily if Morelos had scored it. The combinations all the way up the park were superb. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer 1,665 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just thought I'd point out that the BBC site is apparently showing that Ojo was the scorer. Nice to see them keep up there usual low standards. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Great goal and some nice play Quality of the final ball has been poor. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer 1,665 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Some of our play is excellent. Progres look shattered already so I hope we can take advantage in the second half. Aribo is unbelievably talented and I still can't believe we've got this guy. Edmundson looks an incredible signing. Is he possibly the best passer in our team? Davis is the puppet master and is a pleasure to watch. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,674 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Very good first half with our lack of goals the only disappointment. Lots of good individual performances with Goldson, Edmundson, Jack and Davis all showing up very well so far but Joe Aribo has stolen the show and looks a real find. Unfortunately, like last season at times, our decision-making in and around the box has let us down whilst Arfield looks a wee bit short of sharpness for me. Tav's not having as good a game either and we need a wee bit more from Ojo. We really should be 2 or 3 up but hopefully those goals will come after the break so we can kill the tie before we travel next week. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jaws 570 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Great goal from Aribo after some nice play around the box. If they don't stop trying to walk the ball into the net though this games got 1-0 written all over it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAA 3,658 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 A bit of a strange half, Gerrard is clearly impressing on the players that he wants to see urgency. You can see urgency in the way we’re moving the ball and yet we are struggling to penetrate them. A few observations on some of the players, Edmundson looks brilliant again. He currently looks a first pick to me. Strange to say that but he is aggressive, rapid and passes the ball like his gaffer. It’s not happening for Ojo. I’m not sure if he’s just not totally comfortable with playing centrally yet but he has been ineffectual really. Aribo has been excellent again. Wins the ball back, has great technique carrying the ball and the finish was quality. The behind the goal camera showed how good it was. Morelos is having a poor game. He’s like this a lot though, poor passing and ball retention but then he’ll score. I have to say I much prefer Defoe as a player just now. I’d like to see Defoe, Stewart and Barisic get a game but I think it’s more likely Jones will come on, he seems to be getting more game time. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jaws 570 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Standouts for me have been Edmundson, Jack, Davis, Halliday and Aribo. Ojo, Tav and Goldson haven't offered much. The ball all ways seems to end up with Goldson to spring the diagonal when Edmundson has a far better range of passing. Its frustrating to see big Connor just kick the ball back to their keeper more often than not. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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