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NML needed to test the keeper there

Quality tackle from Elder there

Randall fluffs an absolute sitter! Massive let off

You can already see we’re looking to block that huge hole in midfield when they have the ball.

Big changes at HT, let’s see how we adapt

Yeah, big fan of Bird, but he’s been poor, doesn’t look at the races. Did notice him pull up and hold his groin/thigh at one point, but it doesn’t seem to have happened again and he seems to be moving ok.

HT Dream start, which possibly threw our focus. Forward line not pressing and our midfield completely collapsing let them straight back in and put them in control of the game. We've come back into in the last 10 mins or so. We need improve further if we want the 3 points. Subs will be crucial as we do look leggy. Make no mistake they are a useful team, who are giving us problems. Fortunately we look like we can still be dangerous when we attack.

Good save from Wildsmith

Great work from NML gets us into a great position, but lack of conviction from several players leads the chance to go begging

Wilson’s got their full back on toast!

Front line just aren’t pressing enough either

Eve picked up a bit, but as I say that they go strolling through our wide open midfield again

We’ve improved a bit. Hourihane seems to be taking the lead and starting to get to grips with their midfield

Just saw Bird pull up and hold his groin, hope he’s ok

Wildsmith poo housing to buy us time. We need it

Another let off. Midfield completely collapsed again!

Let off there! Our midfield folding like a deck of cards and their player strolled through. Lucky they didn’t finish.

They’ve got all the time in the world in the centre of the park. Wildsmith gets Cashin out of trouble there.

That was coming. Big gaps all over the place on that goal

Some big gaps in our midfield at the moment, which is a bit concerning.

What a start. Good header and positioning from Collins.

Tough call for a manager. You can see why fresh legs could be advantageous, you can also see why he’d keep the same team. Warne’s gone for continuity and I hope it’s the right call. He’s certainly going to have to be on top of his game with the timing of subs to manage any fall off in fitness.

Interesting data from Oryx in Avdiivka direction Russian losses: Ukrainian loses: Attacking force always takes heavier losses, unless it is steam rolling the other side, but those Russian loses are huge. Data link here https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VIyACYHfnJi8cUMWjXAXDhS419l9IHcIhGJaK1RWMFQ/htmlview

Is TJJ available for this one……when does his loan expire?

Yep, all our successful teams at various levels have had these direct, pacey and exciting players, Wanchope, Dean Sturridge, Giles Barnes, NML, Russell/Ward, etc. They may not have been the top player in the team but they provided attacking spark. They make plenty of mistakes, but they can also open up defences with a moment of quality.