I think I aged a few (more) years after watching the game last night. When we went 2 up I was counting down the seconds til the end. My Apple watch heart monitor was interesting. I thought it was a great, battling display and our midfield and defence for most of the game stood up to continuos pressure. Wober was superb, possibly the best defensive display I've seen in a white shirt since the days of Radebe, Woodgate and co. Koch was equally impressive at times but just didn't do enough to put Rashford off for the goal, he needed to do that. Luke Ayling was immense. He's my captain for the rest of the season, no argument. People saying he's finished and not premier league, well last night he had a very, youthful and skillful prospect in Garnacho in his pocket. Ayling was almost out on his feet at the end but I don't blame him given the effort he put in. Only thing that was missing was the 30 yarder in the top corner which he did try and repeat. The midfield was also a massive improvement. Adams and Mckennie weren't pretty but both did a job and you didn't see Scum easily progressing through our midfield as they and other teams have done in the past. People saying Mckennie looked off the pace, but I didn't see that. Ok, not everything came off but he was effective and contributed more in 94 mins than Roca has all season. For a fat lad, he covered a lot of ground. Just wait until we get him onteh Slimfast. No way back for the lacklustre Roca IMO now. Up front, what a brilliant start from Gnonto, I was up out of my chair dancing around the room. I wasn't upset to see Sinistera go off and be replaced by Jimmy. He was lively and as runnign everywhere. I don't think he's back to full fitness but he isn't fazed by anything. One of the first names on the team sheet for me in the run in. Bamford was off the pace again and I think he's struggling and he can't blame the system this time. Harrison had a real lively first half, he was everywhere. I just wish he'd stop giving the ball away cheaply which he has a tendancy to do. It's soooo frustrating because he will play a great pass 10 mins later. Overall, my scores would be: Meslier - 7. Unlucky with the 2nd goal as he was partially unsighted. Ayling - 9. Captain's performance Strujk - went off injured early Wober - 10 Unbelievable performance Koch - 8 Solid apart from 2nd goal Mckennie - 7 Battler Adams - 8 Everywhere Harrison - 7. Livewire first half Sinsiterra - off injured early Bamford - 5. Not really at the races, although good link up for Gnonto's goal. Gnonto - 9. Brilliant first half , faded a bit 2nd but still giving it 100%. What a player. Subs: Jimmy - 7. Good running especially for our 2nd Firpo - 5. He can't defend and that left us exposed all the way through the 2nd half. For a big lad with long legs he's also pedestrian. Embarrassing but funny rugby tackle to save his skin. Rutter - 5. Came on at a difficult time but didn't look the part if I'm honest. Early days. Greenwood / Perkins - not sure why they came on ?
Two goals at Old Trafford ??? Have we done that before (after 70's) ?? _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/leedslist/ Dave Dowden, a legend, a Totty Twin, a pie man! R.I.P.
