Fordy62 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 You may only choose one and the list is not exhaustive... Flint - looked like a new player. Elliott - ran the show. Smith - broke up play nicely. Wilbraham - looked a clever and hard working player. Little - marauded dangerously. Exciting times indeed, but of all the players on show, who did it for you the most? Although I'd say that Flint and Wilbraham had the better games, Mark Little really did it for me. He looks a prospect and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 If Little could not get past the United players he would just run through them as if they weren't there. Strong, technical and unafraid to get his hands dirty in defence. Some attacking fullbacks can leave their defence vulnerable but Little would easily track back in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Little. He showed the same power & determination in pre season & really glad it continued. He never gives up & there's an end result. Pleased for Flint, he put a lot of work in, in the summer & that looks to have paid off.... Composed on the ball which was lacking sometimes before he got injured. With Osbourne back it looks decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap flinger Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I knew Flint would be suited by that sort of game From last season I was aware of what Elliot is capable of Wilbraham surprised me with his hold up/ link play But for me Little stood out the most, great in the air, fantastic going forward and defending, loads of pace and really looked dangerous. Comparing Moloney to Little........worlds apart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyRed Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I thought Freeman had a great game - plays in the hole and is very effective - rooney-esque, in fact! Also impressed with the defence and the wingback Little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Lucy Pinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I was collectively excited actually. I thought we looked a bit undercooked to be honest, but we still dominated most of the game and some of our attacking play was sublime. Wilbraham was significantly more talented than expected and Elliot was as good as we've come to expect. I don't particularly get the Little-love-in; he had a decent game going forward but there are definitely defensive frailties and I don't think he looked 100% fit. To be honest, it was the hints of things to come that excited me most. Korey Smith looked better and better as the game went on, Freeman showed flashes of being at least a division better off and the aforementioned Little affected the game whilst looking short of full fitness. What excites me most is how much better this team can get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyderiup Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 The word 'marauded' excites me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Wilde Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Flint for me. Like a new player. I remember last season when sheff utd came to the gate and thier performance can only be described as derisory. But they still went away with all 3 points after a Flint OG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Whooooossshhhh Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Flint was immense for most of the things he did yesterday. But, watching the game from the high altitude of the away end, I kept thinking Wilbrahim brought something to us that we haven't seen for a long time............... a forward who wins around 70% of aerial balls coming his way. His understanding with Baldock was excellent and I'm chuffed that we have that in our armoury now. An observation though, when JET came on he looked as salmon-like as me when challenging a defender on a 50/50 header........... and I'm a tub of lard! Just frustrates me that with his build JET doesn't appear to have much confidence to get daylight under his boots. If he could just work on that, I'm sure that a shedful of defenders would start thinking twice about going into aerial challenges with him and our outlets would have one more bullet. Come on son, might be worth thinking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAZ MICHAELS Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Apologies if I'm not exactly answering the original question in the way it was intended but for me yesterday was more about an excellent team performance rather than specific individuals. Yes, Flint and Wilbraham both had superb games, but as a team I thought we just looked a very strong and confident team and that excites me. The other thing was how well we played in the 2nd half after losing control of the game in the last 20-25 mins of the first half. Clearly at half time Cotterill made one or two minor tactical adjustments and, other than the final 10 mins, they never really caused us any problems at all and we were the better side and in complete control. That means: 1) Cotterill can read a game and knows what is required and can change it, and 2) The players understand what they are being told to do. That also excites me. Overall, I'm just quite excited. A long way to go though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Elliott all day long. The midfielder we have missed since Hartley. Ran midfield made sure others knew what their role was and ran around with the energy of a 19 year old. This is the bloke who we will miss the most if out of the team. A Class above. Wilbraham gave the performance I expected. Seen him play numerous time. Very very good player at this level. Never understood the derision when he signed. Little quick athletic causes problems but I am worried defensively. Let's hope his pace gets him out of problems, as positionally he looked suspect. The OAF looked good. And no mistakes. Even when playing well you expect a mistake from Flint, so a big thumbs up for a job well done yesterday. Looking forward to seeing more of Smith, grew into the game and did the stuff that goes unnoticed but is appreciated well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 smith for me, did all the work that doesnt get shown on t.v. chasing back, tackling etc. thought little looked good but he does seem to thing hes a right winger and not a wing back!!! hope his defending is as good as his attacking play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Little looks an utter beast and was most impressed with him....we have some real physical presence in our team now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 My slant on the proceedings, it was a pleasure to attend an away game and see the TEAM play as a TEAM, .....as for a favourite i think Flint shone yesterday, he saved the day on many occasions so that would be my shout, but more importantly was the look on everones faces at the final whistle, they looked like it really meant sooooooo much....aint seen one of our teams looking together like that in many a year...the future looks promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATCHER Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Natalie Sawyer for me, outstanding from start to finish. If she doesn't start next week, it'll be "Cotterill Out" for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Flint. And I thought he was pony last season. Looked a right leader too, he looked so annoyed at their goal and at Fieldings mistake (so he should be); long long may it continue lanky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfctim Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Flint - Quality, everything I hoped he'd be when he signed. Keeps playing like that and it'll be Nosworthy who? Elliott - Dictated the play as usual. For all the new players getting him permanently was our best bit of business. Smith - Started sloppily losing the ball a lot in dangerous areas but really grew into it 2nd half. What impressed me the most was how quickly he got across to cover his wing back when they switched the play; he covered the ground and closed off the space so well. Wilbraham - He excited me the most because he was so much better than I expected. It wasn't just that he won everything but invariably he laid it off perfectly for a teammate. And boy he can head a ball! Little - Delighted when we signed him as he always stood out against us for Peterborough. Great to have abit of pace and power down the wings again, we've badly missed that since Adomah. All in all, very exciting indeed! Fingers crossed this isn't a false dawn and we could be in for a fun season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Natalie Sawyer for me, outstanding from start to finish. If she doesn't start next week, it'll be "Cotterill Out" for me. Sawyer out, Georgie Thompson in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Sawyer out, Georgie Thompson in Personally I'd try and find a way to accommodate them both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I thought Little was tremendous and will improve with more games. impressed with Smith he could be everything we've missed since er . .Nick Carle? I.e a proper midfielder. Flint had his best game. Freeman is quality and Wilbs was very clever and mixed things up. Ayling will need a bit of time to bed in but the overall performance of the team really fills me with optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I've got to say I think it was just an excellent team performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
where's the joy Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 luke ailing started yesterday and made such an impact that no one has mentioned him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Flint had a very dodgy clearance around the time of Fielding's clown antics (which started the bad 20 minutes period) BUT both him and Fielding overcome this and really shown as the game progressed. Little for me looks very good, I love the way that he gets forward without any fear. Ayling looked very good in the air on the whole. Overall....they all excite me and thats a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Personally I'd try and find a way to accommodate them bothI'd rather them accommodate me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou-peters-dive Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I thought Little was tremendous and will improve with more games. impressed with Smith he could be everything we've missed since er . .Nick Carle? I.e a proper midfielder. Flint had his best game. Freeman is quality and Wilbs was very clever and mixed things up. Ayling will need a bit of time to bed in but the overall performance of the team really fills me with optimism. Who the **** is Nick Carle. (Sorry) One too many glasses of wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Natalie Sawyer for me, outstanding from start to finish. If she doesn't start next week, it'll be "Cotterill Out" for me. I agree. Her "come and get me" glances and cheeky grins to the camera were sublime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Elliott all day long. The midfielder we have missed since Hartley. Ran midfield made sure others knew what their role was and ran around with the energy of a 19 year old. This is the bloke who we will miss the most if out of the team. A Class above. . Streets ahead of Hartley. He is the new Gary Shelton............. You are spot on, we will miss him badly when he is out. I wonder if he will start on Tuesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Streets ahead of Hartley. He is the new Gary Shelton............. You are spot on, we will miss him badly when he is out. I wonder if he will start on Tuesday? Aye, if he is half as good as Shelton I will be very very happy. First time in a long time we have had a real goal threat from the centre of midfield as well. Astute bit of business getting him back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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