Arrived at Huddersfield about 12.45, in the town which, according to the Guinness Book of Records, has the highest number of "Pound Shops" per square mile than any other place in the country. A couple of drinks and a giant Yorkshire Pudding with sausage and onion gravy helped to line the stomach, and then off to the match.
We were composed, thoughtful, cultured, incisive, and without doubt this was the best display for a long long time, against a very physical Town, who in the end resorted to kicking lumps out of our players when they could get near them.
Ratings:
Henderson 7: Only one significant save to make, but catching and distribution impressive.
Whing 7: A bit quieter than in recent games, but the ginger double penetration act he formed with Fraser could become legend.
Mayo 8: Really got stuch in as left back and midfield dynamo, even tried a shot with his right peg.
Butters 8: Commanding against two big and tough strikers. His experience is essential in organising those around him.
Hinshelwood 8.5 We look so much better with him and Tank at the back. Looks a class act.
Hammond 8: Ran all over the place, and showed leadership by diving in to block plenty of shots.
Fraser 5.5 Not really at the races today, did nothing wrong, but a good decision by Wendy to sub him at half time as struggled to impose himself.
El Abd 8: A square peg in a round hole, but gave total commitment and broke down a lot of Town attacks before they got dangerous. Spent the last ten minutes desperately trying to get sent off when Town started kicking lumps out of us. Had to be calmed down by a succession of his colleagues. However he did appear liberated in his new role today, as if a huge weight, (such as a rucsack) had been removed from his back.
Cox 9.5: Another superlative display, made goals, took on defenders, changed the pace of the game at will. Any scouts watching must have been on the phone to their clubs.
Robinson 9: Leapt well for the first goal, (although the keeper seemed to make a balls of it), took the second with excellent technique and the third was a GEM. I hate to think how many catering packs of Kleenex will be consumed in the Desert Orchid household tonight.
Revell 7.5: Chases everything as always. Bez is becoming the new Richie Barker, always puts keepers under pressure by hurrying their clearances, runs into all the wide channels. Had a one on one with the keeper in the first half but finishing still needs refining.
Subs:
OGH 5: On and off in about 5 minutes.
Lynch 6: Started quite wobbly, showed some moments of class, but needs to cut out the errors.
Rents 6: Too short a time to make an impact.
We were composed, thoughtful, cultured, incisive, and without doubt this was the best display for a long long time, against a very physical Town, who in the end resorted to kicking lumps out of our players when they could get near them.
Ratings:
Henderson 7: Only one significant save to make, but catching and distribution impressive.
Whing 7: A bit quieter than in recent games, but the ginger double penetration act he formed with Fraser could become legend.
Mayo 8: Really got stuch in as left back and midfield dynamo, even tried a shot with his right peg.
Butters 8: Commanding against two big and tough strikers. His experience is essential in organising those around him.
Hinshelwood 8.5 We look so much better with him and Tank at the back. Looks a class act.
Hammond 8: Ran all over the place, and showed leadership by diving in to block plenty of shots.
Fraser 5.5 Not really at the races today, did nothing wrong, but a good decision by Wendy to sub him at half time as struggled to impose himself.
El Abd 8: A square peg in a round hole, but gave total commitment and broke down a lot of Town attacks before they got dangerous. Spent the last ten minutes desperately trying to get sent off when Town started kicking lumps out of us. Had to be calmed down by a succession of his colleagues. However he did appear liberated in his new role today, as if a huge weight, (such as a rucsack) had been removed from his back.
Cox 9.5: Another superlative display, made goals, took on defenders, changed the pace of the game at will. Any scouts watching must have been on the phone to their clubs.
Robinson 9: Leapt well for the first goal, (although the keeper seemed to make a balls of it), took the second with excellent technique and the third was a GEM. I hate to think how many catering packs of Kleenex will be consumed in the Desert Orchid household tonight.
Revell 7.5: Chases everything as always. Bez is becoming the new Richie Barker, always puts keepers under pressure by hurrying their clearances, runs into all the wide channels. Had a one on one with the keeper in the first half but finishing still needs refining.
Subs:
OGH 5: On and off in about 5 minutes.
Lynch 6: Started quite wobbly, showed some moments of class, but needs to cut out the errors.
Rents 6: Too short a time to make an impact.
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oh how can we hold on to such talent
