19 Oct 2024 09:12:04
What a calm and controlled performance from the boys last night. We bossed midfield. Ao and rothwell played as if they had been midfield partners for a couple of seasons. Rothwell looks as if he has dropped a good bit of weight and looked very sharp.
Struijk looks like he is hitting form as well. Took everything in his stride last night. If he had played more last season he would have had 5-6 from corners. Seems like only Struijk is capable of attacking the ball.
Nice to see Joseph get his goal. He has put a shift in these opening few games and not got much back.
Going back to the midfield. It has been mentioned on here about our original midfield pairing being too defence minded. Ao and rothwell showed last night more progressive passing and a greater range of passing. If this partnership builds will it be difficult for amps or gruev to get back in the team?
19 Oct 2024 09:32:23
I think Rothwell is better than Amps in midfield. Don’t get me wrong, Amps is quality, but Rothwell more attack minded; he was definitely MoM for me last night, but most pleasing aspect was how we totally nullified O Hare, Moore and Hamer and that was due to our midfield as much as anywhere.
Them three are top championship players and in the main, they never really threatened us at all. Honest question, did Hamer look like a £18M worth last night?
19 Oct 2024 09:56:41
Couldn't agree more WB. Noticed in the previous game how well Tanaka and Rothwell played alongside each other and last night they were even better.
Thought it was our best all round performance of the season and how nice to see Mr Wilder's face at the end of the game - always looks like he's chewing a wasp at the best of times but last night was extra special:)
19 Oct 2024 10:43:31
I think moore ohare and hamer were starved of real service. Never aloud any blades forward to get enough of the ball.
They didn't have the ball enough anywhere to hurt us.
By last night's showing I would have amps dm ao number 8 and maybe rothwell number 10.
That is when we have a full compliment.
19 Oct 2024 10:48:16
If you watched DF post match conference with LUTV he couldn't help mentioning his desire for the return of Amps and Gruev to his team.
He sure does lurve his DMs.
19 Oct 2024 11:22:10
@ben.
Rothwell 10 is a cracking idea. I like arranson, so him being a sub or starter, depending on the opposition, adds more tactical versatility to the squad.
19 Oct 2024 11:35:38
Amps is his captain baz. Also he is painfully aware that one injury or suspension would have us down to 21s or square pegs.
I think when fit amps will play no doubt but gruev might have a wait.
We need experienced cover for midfield and cb. Amps and gruev or a free can't come quickly enough.