This was the key thing for me. Players like Stephens (in particular), Propper and Gross impressed me last night by noticeably talking the younger ones through the game at points. Additionally:
- Bernardo came across a bit Schelotto-y for me. Bags of energy and running but lacking that decision making quality in the final third
- Veltman looks a very sound piece of business
- Steele was fine. People seem to think back up goalies are all mugs but he's a perfectly decent back up and based on what I've seen of Walton, Steel would get my vote for no. 2
- Jahanbakhsh thrives in a freer role, but it's not necessarily a luxury we can afford in the top flight. Potter indicated that he's pushing herder and harder for a place in the 1st team and I'm hoping he gets it
- Gyokeres showed that even in a dominant side, our strikers are still a bit isolated but also showed value having someone that is actually clinical. His shot in the first half was a good stop and his goal was impressive but more importantly all three shots were on target. He's got potential that's for sure
- The Potterball ethic is already prevalent across the squad and youth set up
- All of the youngsters looked like they have bright futures. Molumby, Gyokeres, Roberts especially
- It's reassuring just how far ahead of Pompey we were last night. Despite being a mixture of 2nd string and kids we were SO comfortable
