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If we get anything less than 2 million for Conteh than we've been robbed, what a player

Quoted from LocalLadGTFC

If we get anything less than 2 million for Conteh than we've been robbed, what a player

Agreed. I’m trying to think if we’ve had anyone better since Paul Groves which, after three games, is some compliment.

Quoted from LocalLadGTFC

If we get anything less than 2 million for Conteh than we've been robbed, what a player

The European giants scout the other continents for players with his skillset and ability. We might actually have to retire his shirt number like Birmingham did for Bellingham!

System tweaked from the weekend and it was much better and allowed us to press better. Don’t need two holding when you’ve got Conteh, he’s the best midfielder we’ve had certainly in the last 10 years, if not longer. We will make some serious money from him.

Eisa looked much more comfortable out wide than central and his second was a really lovely finish.

Special mention for Amos who I thought was excellent, didn’t put a foot wrong. I’ve doubted him before as have others but he was spot on tonight so I’m really pleased for him.

Still some work to do going forward and we could be a bit better at using the ball in the final third but generally solid against a surprisingly bad Salford. Waterfall showed why he should be back up though, Rodgers wins as many headers and Waterfall is terrible on the ball. He won’t let us down when he plays but if we want to be playing the ball on the floor then we need better.

Quality of opposition seems to be biggest factor in games so far . What did I learn tonight Conteh is Rolls Royce though probably worked that out already . Can see why PH likes G very much his sort of player and he was much better tonight then previous cameos. Hunt has been holding us back and can go as far as I am concerned and Glennon is gone . Need a new left back for competition with Amos who did very well defensively but doesn’t give the delivery. The other Danny like my Roses needs a support to keep him upright.

Were we better than previous two games/Were they poorer opposition/bit of both ??

Obviously  we altered the approach , much more consistent press pinning them back and giving us possession higher up the pitch.......
it was noticeable at the line up that they didn't have a physical advantage apart from Smith...
Really good first half in terms of effort, approach and team work, albeit still a bit laboured on the attack front but at least a goal (deflected ?) as a reward...
Second half much the same up until the point of their sending off...when we then sat off ...let them start to build some sort of pressure and even stretch us with a man less...started to feel nervy but we got the breakaway goal, fantastic finish, just when it looked like we had tangled ourselves up.
From then on it was a cakewalk.

First 45 I was happy with,  even without a goal just for the front foot approach and pressing game. Second half hit and miss but eventually made the extra man pay.

Eastwood....decent command of area, a couple of decent claims and a flying save from that free kick...looking a good acquisition so far.

Roll on revenge Saturday

UTM

Quoted from MuddyWaters

Agreed. I’m trying to think if we’ve had anyone better since Paul Groves which, after three games, is some compliment.

Not sure what buffoon gave you a Red Cross for this comment and it was a quote someone said to me walking into the ground tonight and it’s hard to disagree. The only thing he appears to lack is a decent shot on him and don’t suppose he will score many goals but everything else is spot on from him.

Generally a competent display tonight against a surprisingly ineffective Salford but let’s give our side some credit as we can soon jump on here being critical when we lose.

Would still like us to get someone closer to Rose a bit more often and our wide men take on their full backs but can’t have everything and look forward to seeing how we perform against one of the real favourites on Saturday.

Most of what’s been said mirrors my thoughts tbh so the only thing to add is despite the ref falling for all their little tumbles and seemingly giving us very little, did play a great advantage for the first goal and also got the cautions bang on. Good to see.

Just got home. Makes it all worth it when they play like that. A couple of wayward Waterfall passes aside, they were excellent. Suspect we’ll only get better.

Just as I didn’t think the Notts County result meant the world had ended, this was only one game. Lots of positives though.

at work but managed to catch the last half hour or so l, just before the 2nd goal. Holohan impressed me in the no10 role from what I saw and linked up with Eisa superbly a couple of times. I prefer us playing the 4-2-3-1 system as I think it gives us more width whilst making us stronger defensively as the full backs support the wing play instead of trying to do everything. Eastwood certainly looks the part and his performances so far should have dispelled any concerns. Great 3 points and hopefully acts as a platform for us to build on. UTM!