by Denver Royal »
02 Sep 2019 17:42
Good away performance by Charlton in the Champ. Survive early storms, get it to 0-0 at HT, and go from there.
Did what they had to do and came to do. Didn't look 'special' doing it, but they weren't trying to be.
As you'd expect, well versed in the dark arts under Bowyer, which is effective in these leagues. They actually passed it around quite well when they wanted to.
Right after HT, while we seemingly came out the same, they aggressively pressed us higher which took away the momentum we wanted to resume with, which set the tone for the 2nd half. As he continues to acquire more Champ nous, Gomes could/should have maybe anticipated this at HT.
Other teams will watch this game tape. Positive overall, but we'll need to develop and employ other styles and plans and learn to win games in different ways and circumstances.
Puscas, has goals in him, and hoping he develops other dimensions too. Somewhat slower than expected for a player who just turned 23. Miss on HT crucial and ominous in this game.
Joao has to want it and be focused and committed. Work ethic, consistency, attention to details, improve preparation between games, upgrade fitness levels, diet, nutrition, etc. Better conditioning needed to be a 90 min player (which he hasn’t been, in the recent past).
Moore had a mare and got bullied. You want/need more from your captain and leader esp in a game like that. Can play better, and needs to, quickly. "I haven't been at my best at the start of this season and it's frustrating”, he said.
Boye, can look decent, not sure of best role or position?
Pele, 3s and 4s ??? Seemed well up for the battle that ensued and relished the challenge. Solid, despite playing most of it with questionable early yellow. Was still a physical presence thereafter in a physical game. Could maybe have seen red from other refs given his continued tenacity.
Yiadom, can’t fault the effort, and is playing well overall. Crosses need more accuracy, esp when given time and space. Playing without wingers puts a premium on his deliveries now. Doesn’t 'see’ a cross early and freezes to think about it. It was apparent in a back 4, and it's now magnified at wing back. Hopefully has scope to improve.
Morrison had his hands full playing with McIntyre and Moore, but was solid. Plays well under pressure and great to have a CB who’s a threat in the opposition’s box.
McIntyre, did ok in tough test. Growing up fast and just about held it together.
Barrett seems to be improving each week. Only just turned 21, and more to come.
