Players marks Shrewsbury v Charlton

[reamsofverse]

A very enjoyable afternoon and an excellent performance from the boys.

Shrewsbury are nowhere near the side last season but that is not why we won the game so comfortably, we did so because we are a better side than we were last season and far superior to Shrewsbury on the day .

I go along with those who thought that at times in the first half we did struggle a bit in midfield but I put that down to the 3-5-2 LB started with. Shrewsbury had a player in the hole and our three central guys allowed the ball to find it's way through them to many times.

We reverted back to a flat back four with a diamond in midfield and that didn't really work either because Shrewsbury then utilsed their wide players and they were allowed too much time and space to get their crosses.

What changed the game in the first half was LB putting Jonny Williams at the top of the triangle and making him, Taylor and Grant the targets for our defenders to aim bypassing those behind them so we kept the ball out of the middle of the park where Shrewsbury seemed to want to create things from. When they did start probing Pratley was magnificent in breaking up play.

1 Phillips 7 - Didn't know much about the point blank save he made at 0-0 but solid all game.
20 Solly 7 - Captain relaible
5 Bauer 7 - Nothing got passed him in the air
23 Sarr 8 - Solid as a rock, an assured performance.
16 Purrington 6 - Quiet debut but gave us some much needed balance on the left
4 Bielik 7 - Played a key part all afternoon, a cut above L1 level
19 Morgan 5 - One for the future but struggled to make an impact over the 90 minutes in Shropshire
15 Pratley 7 - Put in a performance we know he can, broke up play all afternoon and scored a cracker
21 Williams 9 - Different class
18 Grant 7 - Should be sitting at home now with the match ball but kept going and deserved his goal
9 Taylor 10 - On another level, has everything, best striker in L1 bar none.

Lapslie 7 - Slotted straight back in as if he hadn't been away. Great future.
Dijksteel N/A
Marshall N/A

[survivor]

Not much anyone could argue with there Paul.

1 Phillips 7 - Not going to give his place up easily.
20 Solly 7 - Captain relaible
5 Bauer 7 - Assured
23 Sarr 8.5 - Big and cool.
16 Purrington 6 - Good for first outing...looks like he will fit the system.
4 Bielik 7 - Played a key part all afternoon, a cut above L1 level
19 Morgan 6 - Some player in there, we need to be patient.
15 Pratley 7 - Put in a performance we know he can, broke up play all afternoon and scored a cracker.
21 Williams 9 - Looks Prem quality.
18 Grant 8 - Entertains me, his play is joyful.
9 Taylor 9 - On another level, has everything, best striker in L1 bar none.

Lapslie 7 - Slotted straight back in as if he hadn't been away. Great future.

[Deleted]

Thanks for the info on the game Paul.
What delights me the most is that our management team are very young and earlier in the season made some mistakes which cost us points but they seem to have now learnt to see where games are not going to plan and changing them during the game or at half time. This is so important to us as it gives us the fluidity to adapt to our oppositions tactics and also shows what quality we have in LB and JJ!
On top of that we have Gallen who has a great eye for a player and knows what we need to strengthen.
Obviously they will make mistakes or players may not perform to expectation but it is imperative we keep hold of the back room staff as all the work is beginning to reap rewards...

I know I probably sound overly positive but it’s been a tough few years for our club so it’s extremely important to enjoy the highs as we never know how long they last... Let’s hope they continue to gain automatic promotion!! COYR